Tinubu’s Honors: A betrayal of Nigeria’s fallen Heroes, by Ugoji Egbujo
I mourn for Nigeria’s heroes of democracy, both the living and the dead. The recent honors bestowed by President Tinubu on them have left a bitter taste. Wole Soyinka, a literary giant, now shares the same honor as Godswill Akpabio, a symbol of political expediency. Frank Kokori’s posthumous recognition brings him alongside Nyesom Wike, a man whose […]
From pain relief to prosperity: SBI targets illness and income gaps
By Esther Onyegbula In a bold move to tackle chronic illness and poverty through health entrepreneurship, Straight Business Integrated (SBI) on Thursday launched Dinor, a new specialty health product designed to address pain management and mental health issues, during the Entrepreneurship Business Summit held in Lagos. The new product, described by company executives as both […]
Beware of scammers who sell drugs on social media, by Francis Ewherido
I had a lengthy talk with a friend recently. We go way back to the early 70s. He was my senior in primary school. We lost touch but got reunited in the 90s. One day, we went to a restaurant to eat. I ordered rice and chicken. I peeled the skin off the chicken before eating the […]
The Hidden Lifeline – Blood security and Africa’s health agenda
World Blood Donor Day highlights the urgent need for safe blood for patients in need of donations for various health emergencies or diseases
APC, Jandor mourn Lagos council chairman Ashafa
The deceased was chairman of the old Ojo Local Government during the military regime of Gen. Sani Abacha.
Lagos unveils Eko Flavours Junior Edition to nurture culinary talents
The Lagos State Government on Friday unveiled the junior edition of its flagship culinary competition – Eko Flavours. The competition – Eko Flavours Junior Edition – will serve as a strategic platform to promote education, creativity and innovation. The state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abisola Olusanya, made the disclosure on Friday in […]
