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Worsening hunger causing stampedes, deaths – CISLAC

Worsening hunger causing stampedes, deaths – CISLAC

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, Saturday, asserted that worsening hunger responsible for recurring stampedes and deaths in parts of the country including the nation’s capital, Abuja. The Executive Director, CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Rafsanjani, expressed deep pain over the loss of lives, especially children in the Ibadan, Anambra and […]

CBN’s autonomy key to economic stability – El-Rufai

CBN’s autonomy key to economic stability – El-Rufai

By Efe Onodjae  ABUJA – Chairman, House Committee on Banking Regulations, Hon. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has emphasized the importance of public understanding of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) independence in achieving economic stability. Speaking at the CBN Legal Services Department’s Retreat Gala Night , in Abuja, El-Rufai stressed that the CBN’s independence was crucial […]

LXAR’s thought-orovoking art exhibition captivates Lagos

LXAR’s thought-orovoking art exhibition captivates Lagos

On December 15, LXAR, the dynamic art collective founded by Anietie Robert Ntefon better known as Anny Robert) and Alexander Chidiebere Ashimole better known as Lex Ash, took over Lagos’ cultural scene with a compelling art exhibition that left an indelible impression on all who attended.

Chief MCK Orbih – The orchard that shaded the masses

Chief MCK Orbih – The orchard that shaded the masses

By Mike Ozekhome THE SEEDS OF GREATNESS:  A JOURNEY BEYOND BEGINNINGS Not many people knew his full names, especially the acronym, M.C.K. I have been one of them until only recently. Since my primary school days in the 60s at my nearby home town of Iviukwe, the name Chief M.C.K. Orbih thundered and reverberated across […]

A bouquet of glad tidings for Nigerians at Xmas

A bouquet of glad tidings for Nigerians at Xmas

By Kunle Oyatomi WE can’t go about attending to our different activities without noticing the good developments around us, even when there are so-called ominous clouds threatening to block our silver linings. I prefer to see the cup half-full than half-empty. Kemi Badenoch and  Davido may feast on the imbalance of views on Nigeria; some […]

2025: NIMR to develop local vaccine for cholera, COVID, others

2025: NIMR to develop local vaccine for cholera, COVID, others

By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) is positioning the institute for a transformative 2025, as it is focused on tackling local health challenges with homegrown vaccines. To this end, the institute’s vision for the coming years includes intensified research on diseases of indigenous importance, especially those that disproportionately affect Nigerians. One […]