Tyrese Haspil, 25, was found guilty on Monday of murdering Fahim Saleh, 33, the CEO of Nigerian motorcycle ride-hailing company Gokada, in 2020. Haspil killed and dismembered Saleh to prevent him from discovering Haspil had embezzled $400,000 from him. A Manhattan jury convicted Haspil of first-degree murder, second-degree grand larceny, second-degree burglary, and other charges. Saleh, a…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, (ASUU) University of Uyo branch, has again threatened to embark on an industrial action if the Federal Government fails to honour its 2009 renegotiated agreement. The union, through its Akwa Ibom chairman, Prof Opeyemi Olajide on Wednesday, June 26 issued a two-week ultimatum within which government is expected to act….
“Ikigai/ (生き甲斐)” is a Japanese term that translates to “a reason for being” or “a reason to wake up in the morning” It is derived from two Japanese words: “iki,” meaning “life,” and “gai,” meaning “worth” or “value.” The concept of ikigai is deeply embedded in Japanese culture and refers to “finding joy, purpose, and fulfillment in…
An Urgent Appeal to Help Our Fellow Nigerians in Need In the midst of the ongoing economic hardship that has gripped our nation, it is crucial to remember those who are less fortunate and struggling to survive. Atimes I wonder How These People Are Surviving In Nigeria? Today, I am making a heartfelt appeal to…
A former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, committed suicide in Lagos according to a police report. Imudia was said to have jumped from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. “Yes, it is true. He committed…
Former Chief Executive Officer of Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died by suicide. Imudia was said to have committed the act by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State on the evening of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Before his death, the businessman reportedly…
Nigerian forward, Ademola Lookman, has been crowned Atalanta B.C.’s Player of the Season for 2023/24, successfully defending his title from the previous year. The Nigerian forward emerged victorious in a fiercely competitive contest that required an overtime runoff and even extended to an Instagram profile showdown after the regular session ended in a tie. Lookman’s…
The Presidency on Thursday said state governments were in a better position to champion the cause of school feeding programme. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on the School feeding programme, Dr. Yetunde Adeniji made this known in Abuja. Adeniji, who called on state governments to key into the programme, said it was…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, in response to a viral video showing two officers manhandling a female hotel worker in Lagos, has ordered their immediate arrest and a thorough investigation into the incident. This was made known in a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on…
Canada has listed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, after years of pressure from opposition legislators and some members of the Iranian diaspora. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc called it a “significant tool in fighting global terrorism”. The move will mean that thousands of senior Iranian…
