Arresting the diphtheria scourge
Nigeria’s continuing diphtheria outbreak is a grim reminder that preventable diseases can become deadly when public-health systems fail to sustain basic immunisation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 10,000 confirmed cases have been recorded in 2026, with Kano, Borno and Bauchi among the worst-affected states. The figures are particularly […]
Regional vigilantes to the rescue
ON Thursday last week, the Western Nigerian Security Network, tagged “Operation Amotekun” (Leopard) was launched by governors of the South West geopolitical zone.
Withdrawal of troops from states
NIGERIANS have been reacting with mixed feelings over the Federal Government’s recent decision to withdraw the military from the various theatres of operation around the country.
Shame of Nigerian health system
AS the year 2019 drew to an end the figures that emerged, depicting the standing of our healthcare system in the world ought to embarrass our leaders if they are still capable of being embarrassed.
US-Iran tensions and Nigeria’s security
THE proactive step taken by the Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Mr. Mohammed Adamu, to sound a red alert nationwide over the effect of rising tensions between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran is here in Nigeria welcome and timely.
Buhari’s promise to quit in 2023
A high point of President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year 2020 message was his pledge to “stand down” when his second term expires in 2023. This has sparked off a controversy.
