Ode to the morning we met

By Bright Kingsley To say that it falls— soft yellow & white dew, blue overlays of sky on our faces. Green tides, a rushing wind & itself drenched in the glee of a fading night To say that its floors were covered in stars, points of short distances rolling into the edge of a vanishing

Report: Nigerians dominate US green card issuance in Africa for 2023

A report released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that Nigerians led the African continent to receive U.S. green cards in 2023. The latest data highlights Nigeria as the only African country to rank among the top 20 nations globally for U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR) permits issued. The 2023 Lawful Permanent Residents

November 5 hearing for mother accused of throwing baby off rooftop

The case against Shamoya Green, the St. James mother accused of throwing her infant daughter off a rooftop to her death last December, will be heard in the St. James Circuit Court on November 5. Ms. Green, who is charged with the murder of her five-month-old daughter Destiny Brown, received the court date during her

Gold dims, falls below $2,650 as US Dollar bounces back

Gold prices fall for the second consecutive day, down 0.6%, despite falling US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical risks. The US Dollar Index rises as Fed Chair Powell signals two more 25 bps rate cuts for 2024, dampening Gold’s momentum. Despite recent losses, Gold remains up over 5.40% for September, marking its best monthly performance

AUD/USD stays bullish despite Powell hawkish tilt, Aussie PMI eyed

AUD/USD climbs to 0.6913, rebounding from a daily low of 0.6894, despite hawkish hints from Fed Chair Powell. Traders eye upcoming US ISM Manufacturing PMI and nonfarm payroll data, with an expected increase of 146K in September payrolls. Aussie’s Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI expected to contract. The Aussie Dollar ended September on a higher note

Packers QB Jordan Love returns after missing two weeks

Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love beat the even most optimistic projections to return from a knee injury as the Packers’ starting quarterback Sunday, but his up-and-down game wasn’t enough to beat Minnesota. Trailing by as much as 28-0 in the second quarter, Green Bay rallied behind Love’s four touchdown passes, including three in the second half

A lake in Sao Paulo turns green due to algae bloom

A lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green due to an algae bloom stemming from low water levels amid historic drought and record high temperatures in Brazil. Parkgoers have noticed the problem for the past two weeks. Sao Paulo authorities said in a statement last Thursday that the lake’s current low level

Group gets ‘verbal agreement’ from police for anti-incinerator protest

An anti-incinerator group has claimed it received a verbal agreement from the police for a rally tomorrow against the Selangor state government’s plan to build a waste-to-energy plant in Batu Arang, Rawang. The Rawang Tolak Incinerator Network (RTI) said the verbal agreement for the rally, which is planned to start at 10am, was given during

Victor Olatunji Desires Super Eagles Call-up After Shining In UCL

Victor Olatunji is eager to represent Nigeria in international football, following his standout performances for Slavia Prague in the Czech Republic. Victor Olatunji, 25, had an impressive UEFA Champions League debut which has further fueled the striker’s desire to wear the green and white colours of Nigeria. Recall that he scored a goal and provided

Siam Cement chief calls for unified push toward green economy

PUBLISHED : 30 Sep 2024 at 19:49 Thammasak Sethaudom, president and CEO of Siam Cement Group. Collaboration between the business and government sectors is crucial to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon society, said Thammasak Sethaudom, president and CEO of Siam Cement Group (SCG). Mr Thammasak made this point during a speech on Monday at