Hate speeches against Dr Olukoya: A Blogger on the loose
By Tunde Banji These are interesting times indeed! Just as Governments are getting wary and worried of the potential damage that can result from hate speeches and enemy propaganda vented through new media, the general public and every form of authority need to be wary of characters like Maureen Badejo of GIO Tv who ride […]
NPDC blames IOCs’ unwillingness to relocate headquarters to areas of operation
By Egufe Yafugborhi – Port Harcourt The Niger Delta Peace Coalition (NPDC) has blamed the unwillingness among International Oil Companies (IOCs) to honour increasing pressures to relocate their headquarters to area of operations on Federal Government (FG) failure to first move industry regulators to the operating environment. Years after Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, joined the […]
I’m glad the proposed creative industry levy died on arrival – Eddy Young
By Benjamin Njoku Popular film maker, Erhahon Edward Osaretinmwe a.k.a Eddy Young has heaved a sigh of relief after the proposed 5% levy on producers of musical and audio visual works in Lagos State was not allowed to see the light of the day. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State recently suspended from office of […]
Akeredolu and his Safety net
There is no doubting the fact that human needs are insatiable. Nature bequeathed on every human being to meet their arrays of needs; to be at peace with oneself, neighbours, and the society at large. Unfortunately, the social exchange between citizens and their leaders in terms of these needs is usually flawed and lopsided. While the citizens are often at the receiving ends of the needs imbalance, the government enjoys Pyrrhic victory. Most third world nations seem to fit into this simple but belligerent equation. However, there is a particular need when if not met might put a clog in the wheel of the smooth running of human society-it is the need to be alive!
Nigerian Grammy-winner, Sikiru Adepoju out with another single
By Benjamin Njoku Ahead of his Riddim Doctors project much anticipated debut album, renowned Nigerian Grammy-winning recording artist and talking drum master, Sikiru Adepoju is out with another single, “Goin’ Somewhere.” The third of a nine-track album, “Goin’ Somewhere” comes barely a month after the artiste dropped “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, a vibrant remake […]
Medical doctor wants adoption of technology for improved maternal healthcare
A medical doctor, Mary-Ann Etiebet, on Friday called for greater adoption of technology to improve maternal healthcare, enhance universal health coverage and reduce deaths amid COVID-19 pandemic. Etiebet, Executive Director of the Merck for Mothers Initiative, made the call at a virtual African Digital Health Summit (ADHS) 2020. The summit had the theme: “Accelerating Achievement […]
