COVID-19: Centre LSD, Trust Africa hold forum on security sector accountability
Given the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its likely after-effects, African Centre for Leadership Strategy & Development, Centre LSD, and Trust Africa organised a security sector accountability forum with the goal of strengthening the voices of African citizens.
IPOB worries over Nnamdi Kanu’s safety after NDA attack
IPOB wondered if bandits with the aid of alleged compromised Nigerian military can successfully attack the NDA and kill Igbo military officers, why will one think Fulani bandits can’t attack DSS headquarters with the aim of killing Nnamdi Kanu. A statement by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, entitled, “Attack on NDA: Fulani planning […]
Plateau crisis: Okowa orders evacuation of Delta students from Jos
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has ordered the immediate evacuation of students of Delta origin from crisis troubled Jos, the Plateau state capital, following renewed crisis and security concerns in the North Central state. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Student’s Affairs, Comrade Jerry Ehiwario, said that the evacuation exercise commenced on […]
Stop intimidating S-East, S-South; Ohanaeze, PANDEF tells Army
By Anayo Okoli, Peter Okutu, Chinedu Adonu, Davies Iheamnachor & Ikechukwu Odu WORRIED by the militarization of the South East and south-south regions and the attendant intimidation by soldiers, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor and the National Publicity Secretary of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, have called on the Nigerian Army to […]
Troops kill 43 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Lake Chad
The troops of Multinational Joint Taskforce (MNJTF) Sector 4 Diffa in the Niger Republic have killed 43 recalcitrant Boko Haram/ ISWAP terrorists after displaying uncommon acts of gallantry and bravery when their location was attacked.
Vanguard Mental Health Summit: People with mental health issues are not alone — Adefaye
Experts from different sectors and interests have convened in Lagos at the maiden Vanguard Mental Health Summit in the move toward an effective, practical, affordable, and compassionate mental health care system in Nigeria.
Vanguard Mental Health Summit: Over 40m Nigerians suffer mental disorders — Prof Osibogun
Professor of Public Health and Chairman, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Prof. Akin Osibogun has expressed concern over increasing cases of mental health issues in Nigeria, disclosing that more than 40 million Nigerians are suffering from a mental health disorders.
Skyrocketing food prices: What Nigeria must do
By Dr Zainab Suleiman Nigeria has been faced with ruinous problems of late, but what posits as the height of it all is the unbearable hike in prices of food commodities. It is regrettably true that the country has found itself in serious food uptight condition and this has been a great concern for everyone, […]
PARALYMPIC GAMES: Latifat Tijani picks Nigeria’s first gold medal in Tokyo
TIJANI Latifat became the first athlete to pick Nigeria’s medal in Tokyo2020, she put up a scintillating performance after her first lift of 105kg was disallowed. ALSO READ: PARALYMPIC GAMES: Adesokan finish 1kg short for a medal The Ogun state born athlete, came back strong with burning enthusiasm to write her name in gold with […]
RELIEF: Aubameyang hits hatrick, as Arsenal rout West Brom 6-0 in Cup tie
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat-trick led Arsenal to their first win of the new season as West Brom were thrashed 6-0 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. The Gunners have endured a difficult start to the Premier League campaign, losing to Brentford and Chelsea in succession and increasing pressure on Mikel Arteta. But the Arsenal manager was […]
Role of women in space technology: Breaking boundaries in final frontier
As the world celebrates new milestones in space exploration and technology, there is a growing realisation that women play pivotal roles in this once male-dominated field.
