WHO removes Nigeria from polio-endemic list
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced, yesterday, that polio is no longer endemic in Nigeria. This is the first time Nigeria has interrupted the transmission of wild poliovirus, bringing the country and the African region closer to being certified polio-free. The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the public-private partnership leading the effort to eradicate polio, called this a ‘historic achievement’ in global health.
‘Military rulers better equipped for leadership than civilians’
Elder statesman and two-time former governor of old Bendel State, Dr Samuel Ogbemudia, celebrated his 83rd birthday penultimate Thursday in Benin-City. The birthday celebration climaxed with a lecture entitled: Towards Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria: What is a Political Party?, delivered by the governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa. The elder statesman spoke with Sunday Vanguard ahead of the celebration during which he narrated his experiences during the civil war. He shared his perspectives on the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, why former President Goodluck Jonathan failed, his search for Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s successor, relationship with women and other issues
Pastor Adeboye’s vision for men – Pastor Balogun
The phenomenal growth of the Redeemed Christian Church of God(RCCG) would seem to have provoked a new dispensation for men in the church under the auspices of the Redeemer’s Men Fellowship (RMF). Pastor – in – Charge of Lagos Province 49 of the RCCG, also known as Perfection(2) Province, Pastor Daniel A. Balogun, speaks on the new vision as unfolded by the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Balogun speaks ahead of the RCCG Family Week scheduled to hold in November
Anglican bishops pray against insurgency, kidnapping
OVER 180 bishops, laity and Clergy of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) converged on Akure, the Ondo State capital from Monday to Thursday last week to seek the face of God over the challenges of insurgency and kidnapping in the country.
I am not dating anyone in the industry, Chidinma cries out
Beautiful and petite singer, Chidinma Ekile, better known as Ms Kedike,is no doubt an artiste whose charm and stunning gorgeousness makes a lot of male celebrities crush on her. In times past, Ruggedman,Wizkid and Lynxx have confessed that they have a crush on the singer.
Buhari misses UN’s Boko Haram meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari and his delegation were not present at a United Nation’s meeting to discuss and proffer solution to the problems of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
