Causation vs Correlation
[By Zeal Akaraiwe] I’ll give a quick example to illustrate the distinction between correlation and causation and, more importantly, the error in judgement that results from applying it incorrectly. When living in most parts of Lagos, it’s very easy to assume or conclude that “leaving the doors and windows open causes malaria,” and […]
Pick Up Your PVC!
Dear Active Citizen, Collection of PVCs is still ongoing for individuals that registered before January 15, 2022 at INEC Local Government Offices across the country.
A NIGERIAN MUM, VIRTUE OBORO, DESIGNS A SOLAR-POWERED CRIB THAT PUTS AN END TO BABY JAUNDICE
Oboro had a traumatic experience when her son, Tombra, was diagnosed with jaundice disease in 2015. This inspired her to provide a solution that can reduce the risk associated with the disease. In her interview with CNN, Oboro stated, “I felt like some of the things I experienced could have been avoided,” she said. “I […]
NIGERIA DCP WON SILVER MEDAL IN THE US OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu has made Nigeria proud by winning a silver medal at the 33rd US open Judo Championship. The US Open Judo Championship had over 500 veteran participants from different parts of the globe. Congratulaions, Mr Disu!
NIGERIAN TEAM WON 35 MEDALS AT THE 22ND EDITION OF THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
In August, Team Nigeria shone bright like a diamond at the commonwealth games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The Nigerian team achieved their best performance ever since it started taking part in the Commonwealth Games in 1950, winning 12 gold, nine silver and 14 bronze medals, for a total of 35 medals. The medals were from […]
MUSTAPHA GAJIBO BUILS A 100% ELECTRIC CAR FROM SCRATCH
Mustapha Gajibo who made electric buses earlier this year for commercial use in Borno state has recently disclosed his new innovative electric car via his Twitter handle. He stated that the car is “100% electric,12 seater, 212km range on one charge, 110km/hr speed, fully air conditioned, voice command system, built using 65% locally sourced materials, […]
TOBI AMUSAN AND ESE BRUME WON GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS RESPECTIVELY AT THE WORLD ATHLETIC CHAMPIONSHIP
Tobi Amusan stormed to victory at the 100 metres hurdles final at the world championship held in Eugwna, Oregon, USA. This made her the first athlete from Nigeria to win gold at such an event and set the world record as the fastest woman in the 100 meters hurdles with 12.12 seconds. On the other […]
AGED DRUMMER GETS HALF OF PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF PHOTO AS NFT
Adisa Olashile, a corps member and a photographer,who took a picture of Baba Onilu, an aged drummer in Ibadan, minted the picture (NFT) and sold it for a million Naira. He has gifted Baba Onilu half of the proceeds. We commend this good deed and hope the money goes a long way in the life […]
13-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN BOY GETS FULL SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Musa Sani has gotten a full scholarship from a construction company, Ronchess Global Resources, to study in the United States. Musa came into the limelight after a video showed him illustrating his scale model of the newly launched customs flyover in Maiduguri using mud and sticks went viral. In addition to the scholarship, Ronchess Global […]
The Never Ending Abacha Loot
Dear Active Citizen, On Tuesday, August 23rd, the U.S Government signed an agreement with the federal government of Nigeria to authorise the repatriation of $23 million interest on the Abacha Loot. The total recovered from monies Abacha stole amounts to $3.65 billion.