UN Live’s CEO Katja Iversen at the launch of ‘Sounds Right’. Credit: Naureen Hossain/IPS by Naureen Hossain (new york) Monday, April 22, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Apr 22 (IPS) – UN Live’s CEO, Katja Iversen, says the way to engage people in the environment is through popular culture—film, music, …
Read More »Popular Maiduguri market gutted again by fire
Popular Gomboru Market in Maiduguri has again been gutted by fire. The fire broke out at Yan Katako, a part of the market where wood and carpentry materials are sold. The fire began by 9: 55pm, leaving many shops with wood materials gutted by the time fire service operatives arrived. …
Read More »Some of the most popular Nigerian baby boy names and their meanings
For expectant parents, selecting the perfect name is a momentous decision, one that connects the child to his roots, culture, and community. This guide offers a collection of Nigerian baby boys’ names from various tribes, including their meanings, to help parents find the perfect name for their new addition. Igbo …
Read More »Man, 20, is charged with kidnap, false imprisonment and conspiring to murder over death of popular DJ Koray Alpergin
A sixth man has been charged in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a popular DJ Koray Alpergin in October 2022. He and his girlfriend Gozde Balbudak were kidnapped after they returned home from an Italian restaurant in Mayfair in October 2022. The couple were …
Read More »A Popular Israeli Minister’s Meeting in London Sends a Message to Netanyahu
When Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, met David Cameron, Britain’s foreign secretary, in London on Wednesday, he got a sharp message that Israel must do more to allow humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza. It was the kind of minister-level meeting that would normally draw modest attention …
Read More »8 popular tattoos and their hidden meanings
Some popular tattoo symbols carry deep symbolic meanings that might not be obvious. Here are eight tattoos and their hidden meanings: 1. The teardrop tattoo This a symbol of a tear placed under the eye. It can signify a prisoner’s time spent in prison or that they were raped in …
Read More »Popular TV host Kate Abdo makes it official with boyfriend, cuddles up with him on Instagram post
Love is in the air for CBS Sports presenter Kate Abdo and former heavyweight boxer Malik Scott. The pair recently set the rumour mill ablaze by making their relationship Instagram official, a move that has fans and colleagues talking. Kate Abdo, the esteemed 42-year-old sports presenter, has sparked excitement by …
Read More »Popular Yoruba actor Sisi Quadri dies at 44
Popular Yoruba actor, Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, who was popularly known as Sisi Quadri, has died at the age of 44. His death was confirmed by some of his colleagues in the Yoruba movie industry. Writing on her verified Instagram handle, actress Abiola Bayo said: “You will be greatly missed, Sisi …
Read More »Woman reveals why she stopped actively participating in a popular online prayer challenge
A woman has explained why she stopped participating fully in a popular online prayer challenge this year. The X user explained that while others give testimonies after participating in the Hallelujah Challenge, she checked her diary where she wrote down her prayer requests during previous challenges and discovered that …
Read More »Alleged immorality: Kano Hisbah arrests popular TikToker, Murja Kunya for going out with 'someone every night'
Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikToker, Murja Ibrahim Kunya, over alleged immorality. Recall that police arrested Kunya last January while she was trying to book hotel rooms for guests who came from far and near to attend her birthday party. The spokesperson of the command, SP …
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