Nsikak Akpan has broken the record for the longest marathon lecture delivered in the world. Akpan, who is the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Foreign Links Campus, Moro, Ile-Ife, Osun State, surpassed the previous record of 139 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds, held by Indian professor Arvind Mishra, on Sunday morning when he reached 142 hours. However, the environmentalist insisted on continuing until he surpasses the 150-hour mark. In his lectures, Akpan called on governments at all levels to enforce existing laws protecting the environment and public health. He said, “Smoking in public is injurious to both…
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Nigeria’s money supply, M2 increased by 65 percent on a year-on-year basis to N107.1 trillion in August 2024 This is according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recently released data. This showed that M2 rose by 0.75 percent month-on-month from N106.3 trillion recorded in July 2024. Also on a year-on-year basis, the N107.1 trillion rise in M2 represents an N65 percent increase from the N64.8 trillion recorded in a corresponding period last year. Reacting to the rise in M2, the CBN Monetary Policy Committee in its 297th meeting held last week unanimously voted for a 50 basis point increase in…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has stated that the clamour for federalism in Nigeria’s constitutional reform process is unnecessary, as the system is not suitable for the country. Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review retreat in Kano on Saturday, Ndume said, “Today, there are 195 countries in the world, and only 25 practice federalism. So, the clamour for federalism is not necessary. If it were better, 100 out of 195 countries would have adopted it.” He added, “Democracy means government of the people, by the people, and decisions should be made for…
Liverpool boss, Arne Slot, has expressed surprise by the performance of Ryan Gravenberch. He said the emergence of the player as a No. 6 for the Reds this season has left him with pleasant surprise. Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville recognised the Dutchman as the Player of the Match after he starred in their 2-1 win against Wolves. Despite being fielded as a No. 8 by former boss, Jurgen Klopp last season, Gravenberch has excelled in a double pivot alongside Alexis Mac Allister under Slot. The 22-year-old has replaced Wataru Endo in the starting XI. Slot told reporters after…
Chelsea forward Noni Madueke has poked fun at his teammate Cole Palmer following his goals in the Blues’ 4-2 win over Brighton on Saturday. Palmer was in full flow as Chelsea beat the Seagulls 4-2 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The visitors took the lead through Georginio Rutter in the seventh minute but Palmer turned the tide with a quick-fire hat-trick. Palmer got the equalizer in the 21st minute, he stepped up in the 28th minute to give Chelsea the lead from the spot and scored a stunning free kick to complete his hattrick in the 31st minute.…
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has confirmed the stadiums that will host the Club World Cup next year. Ten of the 12 venues are on the East Coast of the USA. The tournament will be played from June 15 until July 13. The final is billed to take place at MetLife Stadium. These are the venues as revealed by Infantino at the Global Music Festival in New York Saturday: The Rose Bowl, Los Angeles Lumen Field, Seattle Camping World Stadium, Orlando Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta GEODIS Park, Nashville Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte TQL Stadium, Cincinnati Audi Field, Washington…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has hailed Cole Palmer as the best player in the Premier League. Palmer scored all four goals as the Blues beat Brighton 4-2 in a six-goal thriller on Saturday. Maresca has worked with the England midfielder at Manchester City U23s, highlighting his hunger and ambition after the game. “He scored four but he also could have scored two or three more,” Maresca said. “It’s important he stays hungry, ambitious and I know him from many years ago with the U23s at City and with the first team. “What he is today as a boy is exactly…
Barcelona midfielder Pedri has blamed match officials for their 4-2 defeat to Osasuna in the La Liga on Saturday. The Spaniard questioned the referee’s decisions not to have awarded Barca a penalty and allowing Osasuna’s second goal to stand. Barcelona drop points for the first time this season in La Liga on Saturday. La Blaugrana fell to a shock 4-2 defeat at the hands of Osasuna, recording a first league defeat under Hansi Flick. Speaking after the game, the Spanish midfielder, pointing out that refereeing decisions had not gone their way, costing them the win. He said via BarcaUniversal “There…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, opened his goal account for Al Khalood in their 4-2 home defeat to Al Hilal at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium. The home team trailed 4-0 to the league leaders after 48 minutes. Kalidou Koulibaly, Malcolm, Ali Al Bulahyi and Renan Lodi were all target for Al Hilal. Hammam Al Hammami reduced the deficit for Al-Khaloood 19 minutes from time. Troost-Ekong further reduced the deficit from the spot in the 87th minute. Al Khalood have recorded just one win in the Saudi top-flight this season. They occupy 12th position on the table with four…
The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, has urged the executive of the “Take It Back” movement to shun their planned protest scheduled for October 1, 2024. The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP William Ovye Aya, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday night following a meeting between the command and the executive of the “Take It Back” movement in Lokoja. Aya revealed that the meeting was in response to the group’s letter dated Friday, 27th September 2024, which the command received regarding their planned protest in the state. The CP advised the group to reconsider…