Reform or Risk Collapse: Telecoms sector gasps for breath as travails mount
The Nigerian telecommunications sector, long hailed as a cornerstone of economic growth and technological advancement, is now facing a deepening crisis as 2024 winds down.
Kaduna ministry to Give NAPTIP N100k monthly for enhanced operations
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Kaduna State Ministry of Human Services and Social Development, have forged a tie to boost the existing relationship between them, with a commitment by the Ministry to provide monthly support of ₦100,000 to NAPTIP Kaduna office. The Director-General of […]
Enabling environment key to reversing brain drain — Grange
Renowned Professor of Pediatrics, and former Minister of Health, Professor Adenike Grange, has lamented the gradual erosion of access to quality and affordable healthcare in the country.
Dalyboy’s “OMOGE” hits major milestones on Boomplay Playlists
Dalyboy Hyppolite, popularly known as “Dalyboy aka Dalyboy Belgason,” continues to solidify his presence in the music industry with the success of his latest single, OMOGE.
529 Surgeries performed by Uma Ukpai eye centre in underserved areas
By Sola Ogundipe No less than 529 surgeries were performed by the Uma Ukpai Eye Center at King of Kings Specialist Hospital in Asaga Ohafia, Abia State, as it marks eight years of delivering vital eye care to the underserved areas. Located in Asaga, the Centre serves six local government areas across three neighbouring states, […]
Rep Shagaya empowers constituents in fresh mega-initiative
A House of Representatives member representing llorin West/Asa federal constituency, Muktar Tolani Shagaya as part of his efforts at giving back to his people, empowered his constituents with hundreds of motorcycles, grinding machines, solar home systems, solar irrigation pumps, food, palliatives sewing machines, boots and Torchlight for for security personnel. In his address, Shagaya articulated […]
No Merry Christmas for Nigerians (2)
Today is Christmas, the birthday of our Lord Jesus Christ – a day Nigerians usually join the rest of the world to be merry. But we are sad. In the history of Nigeria, apart from the Christmas Days that fell within the civil war years, today is probably the first Christmas in peace time wherein […]
Parliamentary group applauds Speaker Abbas over broadcast, legislative achievements
The Parliamentary Watch Initiative (PWI) has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Ph.D., for his groundbreaking live broadcast…
FG posts new Perm Sec, Ogunbiyi to Agric Ministry
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Federal Government through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation HOCSF, has posted a new Permanent Secretary, Dr Marcus Olaniyi Ogunbiyi, Tuesday, to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Information Department […]
Healthcare Service Improvement – Adopting AI for better health outcomes: Insights from Ebisindor Awala
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, Ebisindor Awala, a licensed pharmacist in both Nigeria and the United States, leverages her extensive academic background and experience—including an MBA and a Master’s in Global Healthcare Management—to address the imminent healthcare landscape and technology-driven transformative change.
No rift between governor Adeleke, Hon. Wole Oke — Olajengbesi
Human Rights Lawyer and Aspirant for Ijesa North Federal Constituency under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Pelumi Olajengbesi, has dismissed claims of a rift between the Osun State Government, led by Governor Ademola Adeleke, and Hon. Wole Oke, the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency. Mr Olajengbesi who stated this while speaking with journalists disclosed […]
Stampedes: Declare state of emergency on food production now, Shinkafi urges FG
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Dr. Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on food production following recent stampedes at food distribution centers in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The incidents, which claimed several […]
Changing fortunes, traditions of Christmas celebration
By OBIOTIKA TOOCHUKWU The whole world is at it again to celebrate Christmas with the holidays steeped in tradition and ritual. Christmas, a festival deeply rooted in Christian tradition, has for centuries been celebrated with reverence, joy and a sense of community. In recent decades, the celebration of Christmas has faced challenges on several fronts. Economic […]
Space and Man (6), by Afe Babalola
Where Does The Human Soul Go After Death? – Exploring Customs, Religious Beliefs and Practices(3) The questions of whether humans have a soul and what happens to the soul after death have intrigued many people at different times in history. In my earlier articles, I have examined different practices and beliefs on life after death from […]
2025 National Budget: NAAE welcomes increased in focus on Agriculture
By Chinonso Alozie Owerri- The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists, NAAE, on Wednesday commended the Federal Government for the prioritization of agriculture in the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The NAAE, National President, Professor Christopher Eze, spoke in a statement to newsmen in Owerri, about their assessment of the 2025 federal government budget. It was their view […]
Rescuing Lake Chad: A call to urgent action on an existential problem (1), by Usman Sarki
“Until the 1960s, Lake Chad was the fourth largest lake in Africa and the sixth largest lake in the world: however, its surface area has since dwindled from 26,000 square kilometers (10,000 square miles) in 1963 to less than 1,500 square kilometers (150 square miles), or about 5% of its original area” -Lakepedia There is […]
