Ogbu r’ebe S. Ijirhevwe Awhefeada, by Francis Ewherido
The title simply means “Professor Sunday Ijirhevwe Awhefeada.” For the purpose of this article, his Urhobo name, Ijirherhe, means I also have them (intelligence, knowledge and administrative prowess). The surname, Awhefeada, roughly translated means “one who distributes wealth abroad,” although Prof is distributing his wealth of knowledge mainly at home. Professor Awhefeada is not just a professor. […]
Defence Minister: Group urges responsible public discourse on national security
A youth organisation, Musawah for Youth and Development Initiative, has called for responsible and constructive public discourse on issues relating to national security.
Glaucoma: Abia bans quack treatment as 6,321 cases raise alarm
The Abia State Government has outlawed quackery and unorthodox practices in the treatment of glaucoma, following growing concerns by medical experts over the rising prevalence of the eye disease and its devastating impact on vision.
Rotary Club Falomo boosts 15 Lagos traders with N30,000 each
By Matthew Johnson No fewer than 15 women traders at the Bonny Camp Mammy Market in Lagos have received financial support from the Rotary Club of Falomo, as part of efforts to strengthen small businesses and boost local commerce. Each beneficiary received N30,000, The intervention is separate from about N2.5 million interest-free loans previously extended […]
Medical outreach in Makoko reaches nearly 500 residents in two weeks
By Ifunanya Ndigwe Makoko residents in Lagos State are beginning to see the impact of a three-month free medical outreach launched by Mater Africa for Humanitarian Aid Initiative in partnership with Makoko Chioma Development Foundation, as nearly 500 people have received medical care within the first weeks of operations. The outreach, which operates from an […]
Group seeks insurance cover for NYSC members
•Rues abduction of corps members By Adesina Wahab A group, the People’s Voice, led by Dr Alice Oludimu, is urging the federal government to take full responsibility for whatever happens to members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, scheme during their service year, saying making people to sign indemnity bond to distance the government from any […]
