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Oba Rilwan Akiolu: The Embodiment Of Bigotry In Politics

March 20, 2023 12:21 am

In a country as diverse as Nigeria, with over 250 ethnic groups and a population of over 200 million, it is crucial for leaders to foster unity and promote tolerance (National Population Commission, 2019). Unfortunately, Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos, has become a symbol of division and bigotry, particularly in the political landscape. His recent actions and words reveal an insidious pattern of endorsing and perpetuating prejudice against Ndigbo and other non-Yoruba ethnic groups in Lagos. This article examines the Oba’s role in the 2023 presidential and gubernatorial elections, referencing incidents and statements that exemplify his …

Apsley And NYLH's Life-Time Opportunity For Nigerians

Apsley And NYLH’s Life-Time Opportunity For Nigerians

February 20, 2023 3:38 am

When the Apsley Business School, which is located in London and ranked among the best business schools in Europe, to be more apt, decides to partner with New York Learning Hub, a citadel of learning that is recognised and licensed by the New York State Department of State to churn out an orientation course for postgraduates students, then it can be assumed to be a dream come true for every postgraduate student who wants to journey well to academic excellence. 

One might wonder why is an orientation course even important. Well, with an orientation course, the chances of making …

Understanding Strategic Planning In Contemporary Times

Understanding Strategic Planning In Contemporary Times

December 19, 2022 6:07 am

Strategic planning can be a confusing process, but it’s one that’s essential to any organisation. It helps companies and organizations set goals and priorities for the future and align those with the resources they have available. But while many people are familiar with strategic planning in theory, how does it actually work? What makes it effective or ineffective? And what’s the best way to make sure your plan is as sound as possible? In this course, you’ll learn all about it. You’ll gain an understanding of strategy in general and why it matters; develop strong skills for evaluating different kinds …

New York Learning Hub Professional Studies Par Excellence

New York Learning Hub: Professional Studies Par Excellence

November 21, 2022 4:33 am

Not many institutions of higher learning today genuinely believe in adding value to the lives of their students. For most of them, it is just another business opportunity. This situation has often placed students at a disadvantage by denying them the essential nitty-gritty needed for academic excellence. Correcting this anomaly is one of the biggest reasons behind the birthing of the New York Learning Hub.

The New York Learning Hub is a disruptive globally acclaimed learning citadel that is fully out to pose a heavy challenge to conventional business processes and to create a new pathway to excellence through …

P&ID Court Orders Arrest Of Briton Over $9.6bn Fraud

Judge Blocks New York State From Banning Guns In Church

October 22, 2022 8:46 pm

Fresh reports have revealed that a federal judge on Thursday has completely barred the state of New York, from going forward with the enforcement of some controversial part of a closely watched gun law which had openly banned firearms from churches or other places of worship.

The ruling had also marked the latest victory for some of the gun owners who were in a tug-of-war with the state of New York over its strict new statute, which as of Sept. 1 makes obtaining a license more difficult and prohibits firearms in a long list of “sensitive” public and private places.…

Tent Shelter For Bussed-In Asylum Seekers Opened In New York

Tent Shelter For Bussed-In Asylum Seekers Opened In New York

October 20, 2022 7:42 am

New York City has launched an emergency tent shelter to provide shelter for an influx of asylum seekers being bussed into the city by the Republican leaders of Texas and other US states in advance of critical midterm elections early next month.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the first arrivals were brought on Wednesday to the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center on Randall’s Island, which will serve as a temporary home for 500 single migrant men, according to the city.

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The asylum seekers were dropped off in New York City after long journeys that …

New York Congressional Candidate, Itkis Uses Porn For Campaign

New York Congressional Candidate, Itkis Uses Porn For Campaign

October 14, 2022 9:08 pm

In his own bizarre way of weathering the storms of politics, it has been reported that an independent congressional candidate in New York, Mike Itkis who is currently in a race to unseat Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has made a porn video to show off his “sex positive” political campaign.

Mike Itkis, who has been identified as a self-described “liberal independent candidate,” had uploaded the controversial video which had been titled “Bucket List Bonanza” to Porn Hub over the summer with a porn performer Nicole Sage, and he had also told City & State that he made the video as …

Influx Of Migrants NYC Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

Influx Of Migrants: NYC Mayor Declares State Of Emergency

October 8, 2022 9:06 am

Mr. Eric Adams who is the Mayor of New York City has announced a state of emergency in response to what has been described as a ‘crisis situation’ which is as a result of an inflow of migrants.

Speaking from City Hall yesterday, Adams claimed that the city of New York is in a ‘crisis situation’ at the moment while also adding, ‘more than 61,000 people in our shelter system.’

Africa Daily New, New York reports that in recent times, there have seen a migration of people from Republican states like Texas, Arizona, and Florida to Democratic regions.

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Jan 6 Riot Ex-Policeman Gets Jailed For 10 Years

Jan 6 Riot: Ex-Policeman Gets Jailed For 10 Years

September 2, 2022 6:47 am

An ex-policeman of the New York City Police Department who violently attacked law enforcement personnel on January 6, 2011, has been handed a ten-year jail sentence.

On several counts, including abusing police and violent and unruly behavior, Thomas Webster, 56, was found guilty in May.
Over 850 persons have been accused in connection with the attack.

However, the punishment issued on Thursday was the harshest ever for anyone engaged in the riots.

Prior to this, a federal jury in New York dismissed Webster’s claim that he had been acting in self-defense when he slammed one policeman to the ground and …

New York Learning Hub: Teaching You The Skills For Success

New York Learning Hub: Teaching You The Skills For Success

August 30, 2022 6:30 am

Many people today have not fully understood that they cannot give what they don’t have in life, it simply means, one cannot offer value when they are yet to fully equip themselves. One of the excuses many people give today in several climes for not living up to their full potential is the dearth of innovative learning centres and educational institutes that provide modern solutions to learning needs and objectives, well, all those excuses can now be trashed following the birth of an amazing learning centre known as New York Learning Hub.

One of the quotes ascribed to the German-born …

New York Urges WHO To Rename Monkeypox Over Stigmatisation

New York Urges WHO To Rename Monkeypox Over Stigmatisation

July 28, 2022 5:21 am

New York City urged the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday to rename the monkeypox virus to avoid stigmatizing patients who might then hold off on seeking care.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the city of New York has seen more cases of the disease, which the WHO had over the weekend declared a global health emergency than any other city in the United States, with 1,092 infections detected so far.

‘We have a growing concern for the potentially devastating and stigmatizing effects that the messaging around the ‘monkeypox’ virus can have on… already vulnerable communities,’ New York …

Concerns As Biden Falls From Bike, Says 'He Is Okay'

Concerns As Biden Falls From Bike, Insists ‘He Is Okay’

June 19, 2022 4:01 am

The President of the United States, Joe Biden on Saturday, took a tumble as he was riding his bicycle, but was unhurt, Africa Daily News, New York reports. 

A video from a White House pool report showed the 79-year-old president immediately getting up after his fall. He then says: ‘I’m good.’

He was biking with First Lady Jill Biden near their vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and had stopped to talk to onlookers when he fell.

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The president was well, according to a White House official, and was looking …

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