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The first black woman president has emerged to run the Harvard University’s Crimson newspaper from January 2019 in its 145-year history. The 20-year-old is the third black president and first black woman to helm the organization since it was founded in 1873. The Crimson has traditionally been a fast-track to illustrious careers. Past writers and editors at the daily include John F. Kennedy and Franklin D. Roosevelt, two of America’s most celebrated presidents. Kristine Guillaume, who is studying Literature, History and African-American Studies, was elected this month to steer the traditional bastion of the establishment towards a more diverse, digital-first…

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking exploits with his goal in Juventus’ 2-0 victory against Spal – his 10th of the 2018/19 season. The goal has made Ronaldo the fastest in Juventus’ history to the 10-goal landmark, taking just 16 games in all competitions to achieve the feat. Ronaldo also completed another milestone, becoming the first Juventus player in 50 years to score 9 Serie A goals in his first 13 appearances. The Portuguese has taken to the Serie A like a fish to water, and has found his goal-scoring form after a sedate start to the season. Ronaldo has led…

Some unknown gunmen, Sunday, abducted the founder of Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, and proprietor of Akpabiosm Centre of Learning, Uyo in Akwa Ibom State. The gunmen reportedly kidnapped Pastor Bassey James from the Polytechnic premises along Victor Attah International Airport Road, Uyo at about 9 p.m. A source close to school said the gunmen came in a grey color Lexus jeep and shot severally into the air to scare away people. After the shooting, they dragged the prorprietor into their car and sped off from the premises, the source stated. Confirming the incident, DSP Odiko McDon, the state Police Public Relations…

The 2018 Miss Nigeria beauty pageant was crowned on Sunday. She is Chidinma Aaron who defeated 12 other finalists. Aaron takes over the crown from Mildred Ehiguese who won the 2017 edition. Twelve top finalists filed out for the grand finale which took place on Sunday at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Eighteen contestants made it to the grand finale before the selection of the final 12 of Ntan Nton, Egede Lagele, Thomas Mseve, Ameh Munirah, Otunba Ifunaya and Shitta Remilekun. Others were Tizhe Usa Miriam, Okudili Odinaka Doris, Agida Stephanie, Ugwu Ijeoma, Aaron Chidinma Leilani, and Dunu Chisom…

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, Wednesday, bewailed the death of many soldiers and some civilians, reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorist group in the North East region of Borno State. Atiku, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in a condolence message sent to the Nigerian Army, said he was devastated by the news, saying he had decided to cancel activities concerning his birthday this year. The letter reads: “My condolences to the Nigerian Army over the recent attack that led to loss of lives of officers and men of 157 Task Force Battalion in Metele, Borno State. “These…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has honoured three girls National Distinction/Merit Award 2017 in the country for their outstanding academic performance in the examination. The girls are Miss Isabelle Gelegu, an 18-year-old girl from Esan North local government area of Delta State of Oritamefa Baptist Model School Ibadan; Miss Favour Ngozi Etuonuma of Eucharistic Heart of Jesus Model College Ilorin, Kwara State and Miss Adenike Temitope Adedara of Louisville Girls High School IjebunItele Ogun State, awarded the first, second and third prizes respectively.T The award ceremony was one of the highlights of the WAEC 56th Annual General Meeting of…

New five-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton kept his cool in a incident-filled final Grand Prix of the season on Sunday to claim his 11th win of the campaign in Abu Dhabi. The 33-year-old Briton, who started from his 83rd pole position, came home 2.5 seconds ahead of his main title rival, four-time champion Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, on the day Fernando Alonso bade farewell to F1. Retirement-bound Alonso finished just outside the points positions for McLaren as the two-time champion taking 11th in his 311th and final GP. Hamilton’s win came after a race that began with a horrific…

Violence against women and girls is not only a fundamental human rights issue but also a “moral affront” against them and a “mark of shame” on all societies, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said, calling greater action by everyone around the world to root out the scourge. In a message on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Mr. Guterres also underscored that such violence and abuse is a major obstacle to inclusive, equitable and sustainable development. “Not until the half of our population represented by women and girls can live free from fear, violence and…

The Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival 2018 arrayed in artistes of international and local mix will set Uyo, the state capital with unusual gospel performances in a blaze of glory. An official message from the website of the festival says “The Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival is an annual evening celebration of songs and dance with thousands of voices raised in worship to God. This festival brings together a host of worshippers and features a large assembly of carol singers and some of the best local and international gospel artistes of our time. “Today, the Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival…

A man who discovered $7.5 million (N2.7 billion) in a second-hand storage unit auctioned to him was astonished by the huge amount. A treasure hunter bought a second-hand storage unit at an auction and found £5.8 million (N2.7 billion) cash inside, according to The Sun UK. The shocking revelation was made by auctioneer Dan Dotson who hosts US television show Storage Wars. Last weekend, a woman approached the TV star at a charity event in California who told him that one of these buyers had found the incredible fortune inside a storage unit. In a video clip posted on Twitter,…