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Today's article on the Queens, please meet an extraordinarily woman. The first Black woman featured on US quarter coin is Maya Angelou. The poet and activist is shown with outstretched arms on the coin, which the Treasury Department has begun to circulate. The 25-cent coin, which shows Angelou with outstretched arms, went into circulation on Monday. Angelou, author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” will also be the first figure commemorated through the American Women Quarters Program, which was signed into law in January 2021. Angelou, who was born in Missouri in 1928, was an essayist and poet who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X during the Civil Rights Movement. Angelou, who delivered the poem at former President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration, died in 2014. Maya Angelou was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies,

Canada has an extreme high risk, the Country is deemed 'very high' risk for travel. (CNN) — Canada was moved to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's highest-risk category for travel on Monday. The world's second-largest country by total area, Canada has seen a steep rise in cases as the Omicron variant spreads. The country recorded 294,437 new cases for the week ending January 8, according to Johns Hopkins University figures, its highest weekly total of the pandemic. Canada was joined by one other destination -- the Caribbean island of Curaçao in moving up to the CDC's Level 4: Covid-19 Very High category on Monday. The CDC places a destination at Level 4 when more than 500 cases per 100,000 residents are registered in the past 28 days. The CDC advises travelers to avoid travel to Level 4 countries. Canada had previously been at Level 3 since August 30, 2021. Curaçao, a self-governing country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, had been at Level 3

One time Nigerian Interim leader, Ernest Shonekan dies at 85. He was the interim head of the Nigerian government between August 26 and November 17, 1993, before he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha. Chief Ernest Shonekan was head of the interim National Government that succeeded the junta of General Ibrahim Babangida. Shonekan died at Evercare hospital, in the Lekki area of Lagos state, at the age of 85. Chief Ernest Adegunle Oladeinde Shonekan GCFR (9 May 1936 – 11 January 2022), titled Abese of Egbaland from 1981 (in addition to a variety of other chieftaincy titles), was a Nigerian lawyer and statesman who served as the interim Head of State of Nigeria from 26 August 1993 to 17 November 1993. Credit: Vanguard News, Wikipedia.  REST IN PEACE SIR.

The Guardian   Tinubu confirms presidential ambition: I’m a kingmaker, I want to be king Nigeria on the march again, battles Egypt in Group D opener Greece donates one million J&J vaccines to Nigeria Troops kill five bandits, foil kidnap attempt in Kaduna Enforcers of IPOB’s sit-at-home order disrupt activities in Enugu Ekiti NSCDC arrests sales boy, others for kidnapping, theft HURIWA alleges sabotage in South East security Zulum signs N270b budget, child rights bill into law Mexican president says he has Covid for second time Rivers landowners want oil firm’s occupancy certificate revoked Petition calling for probe into soot pollution, illegal refineries in Rivers gathers 9,095 signatories Nigeria must key into technology to achieve growth, says Obanikoro Uzodimma condoles with Marwa over wife’s demise Group backs anti-bullying campaign in schools Real Madrid dominance leaves Barca hoping for Clasico upset in Spanish Super Cup semi StarTimes promises live broadcast of crunch game

  Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared interest in contesting 2023 presidency. The ex-Lagos governor told correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari that he informed the president of his intention to contest, during their meeting earlier on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he will definitely contest for president in the 2023 general elections. While speaking with journalists at the State House, Tinubu said it has been his life-long ambition to be president of Nigeria. He said with his achievements as governor of Lagos, he has the capacity to rule Nigeria. Tinubu also refused to answer question of a potential race for the APC ticket between him and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who is also believed to be interested in contesting for president come 2023. He dismissed the assertion that ”a kingmaker cannot become a king”. HE said he would like to takeover from President Buhari in 2023

Once Again The EFCC arrests Nigerian socialite, Mompha for ‘money laundering’. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha popularly known as Mompha. Mompha was nabbed on Monday for “laundering funds” obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure in a statement. Mompha is already standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited. They face an amended 22-count charge bordering on cyber fraud and money laundering to the tune of N32.9billion. Mompha was first nabbed on October 18, 2019 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while boarding an Emirates flight to Dubai. He was then taken into custody by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) following a watchlist by the EFCC. Mompha is alleged to have used his companies to receive illicit funds on behalf of ‘Yahoo Yahoo boys’ from across the world in retu

Ondo PDP Chieftain drags former governor, Mimiko to court over leadership of party. Another leadership crisis is brewing within the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo state, as a Chieftain of the party, Bode Obanla has dragged the former governor of the state, Dr Olusegun Mimiko to court over his status as the leader of the party. Recall, that the former governor, rejoined the PDP after four of its governors visited his country home to woo him back to the party ahead of the 2023 election. Mimiko was the former leader of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). However, a Chieftain of the party and Coordinator of People’s Democratic Party Support Group (PSG), Mr Obanla has filed a suit at the state High Court to bar Mimiko from assuming the leadership of the party having dumped the party when members needed him to lead. His counsels, Messrs Kalu Kalu Agu and Oladimeji Oyesusi sought a declaration that Mimiko by virtue of Chapter two Article 17 of the Constitution of the PDP as amended is an ordinar

                          Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has said the security threats being experienced in the country will soon become history. General Irabor, made this remark at the National church service to mark this years’ Armed Forces Remembrance Day .

Don't We All Just Love A Wonderful Night Rest. Waking Up Refreshingly Different. Older adults need about the same amount of sleep as all adult, 7 to 9 hours each night. But, older people tend to go to sleep earlier and get up earlier than they did when they were younger. There are many reasons why older people may not get enough sleep at night. Feeling sick or being in pain can make it hard to sleep. Some medicines can keep you awake. No matter the reason, if you don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day you may: ▪ Be irritable ▪ Have memory problems or be forgetful. ▪ Feel depressed ▪ Have more falls or accidents. Being older doesn’t mean you have to be tired all the time. You can do many things to help you get a good night’s sleep.  Here are some ideas: ▪ Follow a regular sleep schedule.  ▪ Go to sleep and get up at the same time each day, even on weekends or when you are traveling. ▪ Avoid napping in the late afternoon or evening, if you can. Naps may keep you awake at night.

HEADLINE NEWS.                                                    THE GUARDIAN NEWS Echoes from Angola 2010 as Eagles battle The Pharaohs in Garoau. One year after: FG’s autogas plan fails to fly ahead of subsidy removal 1.23 million telecoms subscribers join networks as internet growth slows Military squandered $15b on arms deals, CDD claims Federal Government commits to Paris Accord implementation. Lagos task force impounds 60 motorcycles at Allen Avenue. Government holds interdenominational service to mark Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Osinbajo in Accra for ECOWAS summit on Mali Senate unearths N14.7b PHCN money ‘hidden’ in banks. Abia APC elects ex-bank chief as chairman ▪ We can now see clearly: Chief E.K. Clark in his letter condemned in strong terms Obasanjo’s position that the oil in the Niger Delta belonged to Nigeria. So insistent was Obasanjo on this point that he continuously interrupted Clark’s representatives at a recent meeting, frustrating their every attempt to argue t

  Exclusive-Baby lost in chaos of Afghanistan airlift found, returned to family after long ordeal. By Mica Rosenberg, Jonathan Landay and James Mackenzie    KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An infant boy handed in desperation to a soldier across an airport wall in the chaos of the American evacuation of Afghanistan has been found and was reunited with his relatives in Kabul on Saturday.    The baby, Sohail Ahmadi, was just two months old when he went missing on Aug. 19 as thousands of people rushed to leave Afghanistan as it fell to the Taliban.  Following an exclusive Reuters story published in November with his pictures, the baby was located in Kabul where a 29-year-old taxi driver named Hamid Safi had found him in the airport and took him home to raise as his own.    After more than seven weeks of negotiations and pleas, and ultimately a brief detention by Taliban police, Safi finally handed the child back to his jubilant grandfather and other relatives still in Kabul.    They said th

AFCON 2021: X Raying the groups, star players, and important group matchesThe twice-postponed AFCON starts today in Cameroon and it promises to be a month-long of fireworks. The 33rd Africa Cup of Nations Cup tournament kicks off today with hosts Cameroon taking on 2013 finalists, Burkina Faso at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde. The top African footballing countries in Africa will be present for the tournament. From Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez and the exciting young talents like Villarreal’s Samuel Chukwueze-the, the month-long football extravaganza should see some exhilarating action from Africa’s best. Injuries and Covid-19 will prevent players like Victor Osimhen and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from showcasing their talents but there should be more than enough talents on view from the 24 countries. Let the games begin! Group A: Cameroon, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Cape Verde While the Indomitable Lions are firm favourites to set the pace in th

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Mediterranean diet named best diet for 2022. How to eat to live to 100 years old.  (CNN)It's a winning streak that just won't quit. For the fifth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet was first across the finish line in the annual race for best diet, according to ratings announced Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report. Coming in a close second, in a tie: The DASH diet, which stands for dietary approaches to stop hypertension and emphasizes reducing salt intake; and the flexitarian diet, which encourages being a vegetarian most of the time -- but is flexible enough to allow a burger once in a while. All three of these diets reduce or eliminate processed foods, and stress packing your plate with fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, whole grains, nuts and seeds. "I think it's important to note that the top three diets -- Mediterranean, DASH and flexitarian -- all offer variety, flexibility and few, if any, rules," said Gretel Schueller, managing editor of health for