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Functions of the army usually include maintaining the territorial integrity of a country, defending a country from external aggression, protecting a country’s borders, etc. With constant military threats and alliance shifts, having a strong army has become necessary, and countries continue to advance their military capabilities, both in terms of personnel and technology. More so the strength and capacity of a state’s military is often used to determine its power in the international system. Having established the importance of the military, not every country in the world possess standing armies. Some countries are just too small, therefore rely on other bigger countries for their defence while others do  not often face external aggression, hence find it surplus to requirement. Below are the 14 countries of the world without armed forces. 1. Andora Andorra has no standing army but signed treaties with Spain and France for its protection. The basic principle of Andorran defence i...

Chadwick Boseman , who was the star of the enormously successful Marvel film Black Panther , has died of colon cancer at age 43. He kept his diagnosis and four-year struggle against the disease quiet from the public. Boseman died Friday at home in Los Angeles with his wife and family present, according to his publicist. Boseman also played the roles of baseball icon Jackie Robinson and music superstar James Brown during his career. But his role as the Black Panther, the king of the mythical African land of Wakanda, took his stardom to the stratosphere. Boseman was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, his family said in a statement. “A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much,” his family said in the statement. “From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods , August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more — all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. It was the honor of his car...

Earlier, we announced the unfortunate passing of superstar actor, Chadwick Boseman to cancer . While the world mourns, we take a look at some of the remarkable facts about him that are not very common knowledge: 1) While he was born in America to African American parents, DNA testing showed that his ancestors were Krio and Limba people Sierra Leone and Yoruba people from Nigeria. 2) He originally wanted to write and direct, and initially began studying acting so he could learn how to better relate to actors.Growing up, Chadwick was part of the church choir 3) Chadwick was a vegetarian 4) Chadwick was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2016. During his 4 year battle with the disease, all the movies he made were filmed between surgeries and chemotherapy. 5) He was very private. He kept his family and illness very private, and only those closest to him knew. “It’s no one’s business, really. When you talk about that, you become a whole different type of celebrity. Your personal life bleed...

Popularly known for his characterization of the MCU’s Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman who recently starred in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods has passed on. According to his publicist, Boseman died at his home in Los Angeles, with his wife and family by his side. He was 43 years old. He was diagnosed with colon cancer four years ago, and he had been undergoing treatment even while starring in several movies. pic.twitter.com/aZ2JzDf5ai — Chadwick Boseman ( @chadwickboseman ) August 29, 2020 Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends. The post Black Panther star, Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer appeared first on Lists.ng .

Stadiums have gone from venues were people go to watch sporting events or concerts modern architectural masterpieces with mind blowing facilities. More seats, more luxury boxes, retractable roofs and pitches, gigantic LED screens among other state of the art facilities have become a part of modern day arenas. Of course all these come at incredible costs. However, sport franchises and governments are not restrained by money, churning out billions of dollars for these grand structures SoFi stadium which was launched in August 2020 and is set to be the home of the LA Rams and LA Chargers stands as the costliest stadium in the world with a $5.5 billion price tag. See the full list below. 1. SoFi Stadium Construction cost – US$5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is a stadium and entertainment complex in Inglewood, California, United States. The stadium was opened in August 2020 and serves as the home for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers of the National Fo...

For centuries, women have been treated as second class citizens and especially ignored whenever it came to positions of power. However, this narrative has seen a turn in recent times, with principles of equality becoming more popular. Before calls for equality became welcome, several women in history have against all odds gotten elected as heads of state and governments. Below are the first 10 women to be elected to lead countries. 1. Sirimavo Bandaranaike Sirimavo Bandaranaike, was a Sri Lankan stateswoman and the world’s first female prime minister, She became Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in 1960 and served three terms: 1960–1965, 1970–1977 and 1994–2000. Following her husband’s assassination in 1959, Bandaranaike entered politics, becoming Chairwoman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party; she led the party to landslide victory in the July 1960 election. She did well to balance east–west interests and maintain neutrality. She worked to maintain good relationships with both India and Rus...

There is no doubt at all that the Big Brother Nigeria show (BBNaija) is a game of numbers and to emerge winner of the competition you need more fans and supporters to help pull votes. According to google search trends and also based on viewers’ perception so far, it has revealed that quite a number of housemates; Laycon, Dorathy, Nengi, Ozo, and Erica, have generated the most search interest online among contestants in the ongoing 5th edition of Big Brother Naija lockdown season. However, of all the housemates this year, Laycon’s appearance on Big Brother Naija has increased interest and also created a more huge fan base for celebrities to also show their support for the youngster. Olamilekan Agbeleshe, popularly known as ‘Laycon’, is a 26-year-old singer and rapper from Lagos state. He is a graduate of philosophy from the University of Lagos. Laycon appears to have one of the biggest fan bases, and also, he is indeed lucky to also have many Nigerian celebrities and entertainers ...

According to The PUNCH, some lecturers under the aegis of Congress of University Academics have asked the Federal Government to reopen tertiary institutions in the country. CONUA is a breakaway faction of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. CONUA made this known in a press statement on Wednesday after its National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja. The statement, which was signed by CONUA’s National Coordinator, Niyi Sunmonu, was titled ‘Stop intimidation of CONUA members’. The lecturers urged FG to reopen universities as soon as possible. The statement added, “The meeting called on the government to reopen universities as soon as possible as CONUA members are ready to resume work. “It however added that everything necessary in terms of COVID-19 protocols must be put in place before reopening the universities in order to prevent students and staff from contracting the disease. “CONUA further stated that the education sector cannot continue to stagnate, as it appears...

Fast rising singer, Jamopyper teams up with the Mayor of Lagos, Mayorkun to deliver this infectious record titled “If No Be You”, produced by Mansa Jabulani. Zanku Record (ZTTW) owned by  Zlatan Ibile  releases a brand new song – “ If No Be You ” performed by its young buzzing talent –  Jamopyper  featuring  Mayorkun , After making his debut on Zlatan’s hit song “Unripe Pawpaw“, proving his talent and vibe on another street hit song ‘Of Lala‘ released for Rahman Jago alongside Zlatan and his contribution on the buzzing Zlatan joint ‘Shomo‘, Jamopyper continues to impress as he serves us another potential hit. “ If No Be You ” is a song with good vibes and melody which has been popping online before today the official released date. As a matter of fact Jamo dished it out due to popular demand from music fans. Quotable Lyrics ‘ If No Be You Ta ni mo fe so story aye me fun If No Be You Ta ni mo fe share body mi pelu Feeling the vibes, Feeling the vibes ...

Ongoing DSSC/SSC Course Applications This portal provides for both Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) and Short Service Combatant (SSC).You are advised to read and understand the types of commission before proceeding to apply. SHORT SERVICE COMBATANT COMMISSION COURSE 47/2021 Applications are invited from eligible Nigerians for commission into the Nigerian Army (NA) as Short Service Combatant (SSC) Commission officers. The SSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel.However, only serving military personnel sponsored  to civil institutions by any of the Services of the Armed Forces shall be considered. ENTRY REQUIREMENT All applicants must satisfy the following conditions: a. Be a Nigerian as defined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended. b. Be a male or female between the ages of 23 and 27  by January 2021 . c. Be medically, mentally and physically fit according to Nigerian Army Standards. d. Be r...

Lagos is prone to flooding, and it is not difficult to understand why.  Global warming has led to rising sea levels which makes the situation even worse. However, it is possible to limit the excessive flooding and mitigate its effects. Coastal cities such as  Rotterdam, Dar es Salaam, Miami, among others are constantly putting measures in place to reduce flooding and the disaster that it creates, and Lagos should not be left out.  1. Better drainage For a state surrounded by water, the drainage system in Lagos could be a hundred times better. Poor drainage system has been the number one cause of flooding in Lagos because there’s simply no other place for the water to go other than roads and into homes. Hence, for Lagos to reduce flooding there has to be better drainage systems. 2. Higher roads Another way of preventing flood is by building elevated roads in the surrounding areas. This has become a trend across coastal cities with constant flooding. This will prevent t...

Facebook said it plans to support 781 small businesses in Nigeria with a grant of ₦500 million ($1.3 million) as part of the $100 million Global Grants Programme it announced in March . The $100 million grant which is planned for 30,000 small and medium scale businesses (SMBs) in over 30 countries where Facebook operates includes both ad credits and cash grants that can be spent on operational costs like paying workers and paying rent. “We know small businesses are the engine of the Nigerian economy, the COVID-19 pandemic has extended beyond a public health crisis to an economic emergency, with these small businesses most affected,” Nunu Ntshingila, Regional Director, Facebook Africa, said. “We’re listening to the challenges these small business owners are facing right now and want to provide useful resources for them during this difficult and uncertain year.” Facebook has engaged Deloitte in partnership with FATE Foundation and Afrigrants to administer the N500 million grant in...

The likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United are ranked among the top most valued sport franchises in the world with with values exceeding $1 billion. Although not all European clubs can boast of such mind-blowing figures, especially with the impact of the coronavirus. However, how exactly do African clubs compare to their counterparts abroad? See the 10 most valuable clubs in Africa. 1. Al Ahli SC Estimated value – $28 million Al Ahly Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Al Ahly, is an Egyptian professional sports club based in Cairo. Al Ahly is regarded as the most decorated football club in Africa with a record of 41 national league titles, 36 national cups titles, and 11 national super cup titles. The Egyptian giants have also won a record 8 CAF Champions League titles, a CAF Confederation Cup title, a record 6 CAF Super Cup titles, a record 4 African Cup Winners’ Cup titles, a bronze medal in the 20...

In recent years, we’ve seen countless superhero movies, with all sorts of powers and abilities, most of them coming from other planets. Project Power is different, the powers do not come from mutation, or from exposure to Tesseract energy and the powers are not permanent, which makes it interesting. The abilities in Project Power come from pills that grant unpredictable superpowers for five minutes. The powers in the movie while not new or original, were delivered in interesting ways with amazing visual effects. Below is a list of powers and abilities in Project Power and how they rank. 1. Pistol Shrimp  Art is  one of Power’s original test subjects and is said to be a carrier of genetic material similar to the pistol shrimp. According to him, it “hit you so fast it vaporises the water around it, 800 degrees hotter than the surface of the sun.”Art’s already deadly power becomes more devastating when he takes pill, an action he delays until it is needed as the last resort....

Sevilla FC manager Julen Lopetegui broke down and the tears flowed. And don’t think for a moment that he was the only one. Sevilla, somehow, had gone and done it again — just as they always do. The UEFA Cup, the Europa League, call it what you like, it’s theirs. A dramatic 3-2 win over Internazionale means Sevilla have never lost a final; they have never even reached the quarters and not won it. The Sevilla Cup — that’s better — came home. “No one wants it like we do,” the message said in the dressing room, and so it was. For the sixth time — almost a third of all those played this century — Sevilla won it. They won it in 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2020. Sharing is Caring Let's block ads! (Why?)

Just as promised Adekunle Gold delivers “Afro Pop Vol. 1”. One of the industry’s anticipated album – “ Afro-Pop Vol. 1 ” by singer  Adekunle Gold  is finally Out! The Afro Pop Vol. 1 music project is a 10 track body of work, a diverse take on pop music. We’ve watched the former YBNL act shake the industry with amazing tracks like “Sade,” “Orente,” and “Pick Up,” so it is accurate to say that he has had an amazing journey so far. Showing us a different music side of him and that growth has taken place, in recent time Tracks like  “Kelegbe Megebe,” “Before You Wake Up” and “Young Love”  have prepared fans for what to expect in the coming days. So far so good 2020 has been bopping for Alternate singer Adekunle Gold who kicked off the Year with ‘Jore’ featuring Kizz Daniel and followed up with ‘Something Different’. ‘Jore‘ was produced by  Pheelz  and  Major Banks , two hit makers. The intro of this song alone will melt your heart,  AAAGBaby ...