The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMGMAN), has raised dust over the New Drug Distribution Guideline, NDDG, and Common External Tarrif, CET, saying that they are threats to the survival of the local pharmaceutical industry.

There was a hit song in the 80s that had a refrain which went something like this: ‘Now that we’ve found love what are we going to do with it?’ This song came to my consciousness each time the APC members went from one comedy of error to another in their quest to acquire or consolidate power. Substitute the word love with power and you will have the APC scenario which has found power but is fumbling so terribly with it.

Olympic gold medallist Enefiok Udo-Obong in this chat with JOHN EGBOKHAN, speaks on Blessing Okagbare’s attack on AFN and why he supported Habu Gumel’s return as NOC President. Excerpts You have earned the reputation for always saying your mind, not minding who feels offended. What is behind this strong stance of yours? Ans: The fact […]

By Evelyn Usman As he reclined on a couch in his parents  simple but tastefully decorated sitting room located on Ajanaku street in Opebi area of Lagos, listening with rapt attention to a friend who came visiting on July 19, 2014,  34-year-old  Enero Ukonga, never envisaged he would become  the subject of a bizarre occurrence […]

Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso has declared that he is not under house arrest. He also denied ever been invited my the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over any allegation bordering on fraud as reported in the media.

The Nigerian Electricity Consumers Advocacy Network (NECAN) has kicked against the plan by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to increase electricity tariff within the next few weeks.

Against the backdrop of the incessant terrorism attacks in Nigeria and the world over, President Mohammadu Buhari yesterday urged the Muslim community to make a strong statement that would condemn the activities of insurgents.

About 30 state chairmen of the ruling All Progressives Congress,APC, late yesterday paid a seeming solidarity visit to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki during which they still told him to ensure that the party supremacy was respected at the National Assembly.

By Francis Ewherido Before the historic decision of the United States Supreme Court legalizing “same-sex marriage,” 38 of the 50 states had already legalized same-sex marriage, so the decision was not entirely shocking. There had also been waves of opinions questioning the relevance of the marriage institution, while some overreached themselves by advocating its scrapping […]

Everyday people die from illnesses that have easy cures . They are denied healthcare because they cannot pay. They die because they are poor. And many are poor because they lack opportunity. But even those who are poor , the way libertarians would have us believe , should not die cheaply. Our common humanity must mean more. Every civilized society must aspire to attain free/affordable health care for all its citizens.

That the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State suffered a setback in the hands of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 28 presidential and national assembly elections is no longer news, but what is presently at stake between the two leading parties is the gubernatorial election set for October.

WORRIED by its dwindling fortunes in Anambra State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the area has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members to be able to forge a common front for the purpose of regaining control of the state government.

DRUG dealers at the popular Bridge Head market in the commercial city of Onitsha have become jittery following the commencement of the federal government’s ban on open drug markets which took effect from July 1, 2015 across the country.

In some other countries, being homosexual might not even raise eye-brows, but in Nigeria, a mere accusation or suspicion that a person isn’t ‘straight’ can cast a huge shadow over the person’s reputation and career. A major reason for this is the fact that homosexuality is against the law in Nigeria, and it attracts a jail term of 14 years for offenders.

Is this a dream? When will this fairytale run end? Are they really flying again? What is happening with Rangers? These are the sort of questions that have dominated the media space in the last couple of weeks following the string of results that Rangers of Enugu have recorded.