As some were celebrating Nigeria’s 64 Independence day on 1st October, 2024 others were in the bush trying to see if bandits in Shitile may lay down arms for peace to reign. At the instance of the Catholic Bishop of Katsina-Ala Most Rev Isaac Bundepuun Dugu, volunteers were in Gbise, the home town of Gana…

The Largest Ship Construction Shipyards in the World The global shipbuilding industry is a vital component of international trade, defense, and energy, heavily concentrated in Asia, particularly in China and South Korea. While Europe remains a significant player, primarily through its focus on specialized vessels, Asian countries dominate in terms of scale, volume, and technological…

By Ambasador Akume Raphael As part of activities marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebration, the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has granted pardon to six (6) inmates serving at the Nigerian Correctional facility in Makurdi the Benue State capital. The clemency is granted from the recommendation by…

The story of the ballpoint pen begins with a keen observation in 1930 by Hungarian inventor László József Bíró. While watching children play with marbles in a puddle, he noticed how the marbles left a trail of water behind them. This sparked the idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib to apply ink to…

Charles Goodyear’s journey from a hardware merchant to an inventor who revolutionized the rubber industry is a compelling story of persistence in the face of adversity. Born in Connecticut, Goodyear’s early life was shaped by his work in his father’s hardware store, starting at the young age of 12. Later, in 1824, at 23 years…

The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro PhD, on Monday,, 30 September 2024, chaired the reception ceremony for his illustrious constituent, Jacob Ocheogbu Ifere Esq, who was sworn-in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). Ocheogbu is among the 87 Lawyers recently elevated to the rank of…

Fort Jesus stands as the most iconic and popular tourist destination in Mombasa, Kenya. Built in the late 16th century by the Portuguese, the fort is a symbol of the rich, multifaceted history that defines this coastal city. Over the centuries, the fort has witnessed the rise and fall of various powers, each leaving a…

The Path of Moses in Barra Grande, Maragogi, is a rare and captivating natural phenomenon that stirs the imagination and evokes biblical imagery. This stretch of sandbank, revealed during low tide, allows visitors to walk far into the ocean, seemingly on water, in an unforgettable experience of beauty, tranquility, and awe. Tide Timing: Always check…

Some places in the world hold a history as strange and poignant as Gunkanjima, also known as “Battleship Island” due to its fortress-like appearance. Located off the coast of Nagasaki, Japan, this tiny island, ringed by a massive seawall and packed with tightly clustered buildings, is an eerie, abandoned ghost town. For over 40 years,…

The largest and deepest sinkhole in the world is Xiaozhai Tiankeng, in Fengjie, China. Its name means something like “well of heaven”. With its 662 meters deep, 626 meters long and 537 meters wide, it is one of the most impressive natural attractions on Earth.In addition to a great variety of fauna and flora, it…