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West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

West Africa’s healthcare investment momentum builds as WHX returns to Nigeria 

Nigeria’s healthcare sector is undergoing rapid transformation, with forecasts predicting a 7.1% expansion and an anticipated market value of US$161.7 million by 2027. This growth is fuelled by a US$1.2 billion Federal Ministry investment in infrastructure and workforce, major oncology and diagnostic expansions by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, and increased imports under the African Continental Free Trade Area […]
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Death from open Defecation: How community led approach saved the day for Fulani community

Death from open Defecation: How community led approach saved the day for Fulani community

THE Fulani Community of Yammawar Kafawa in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State has, over the years, been plagued by myriads of water-borne diseases like diarrhoea and cholera. It is a situation that has brought so much agony and pains to families affected and the community in general. The community, with a population of 1,649 people who are predominantly peasant farmers and cattle rearers, has in recent past been massively hit by fatalities through cholera and diarrhoea.

LAGOS-BADAGRY ROAD: The very slow light rail!

LAGOS-BADAGRY ROAD: The very slow light rail!

In spite of the flag-off of the continuation of the project by Lagos State government, the end of the pains of residents and motorists on the road does not seem to be in sight.

1,100 years of servitude by Pat Utomi

1,100 years of servitude by Pat Utomi

WHY write a book? Having written a few, could this just be a habit? Each time I think book I think of the motive of the author, his view of the nature of man in society and the force of idea and explanation of nature or society. When you are the author, thinking about motive involves peculiar psycho-exploration in introspection. For me, the purpose of the excursion captured in this book derives from early embrace of a Pan Africanist view of the world.

How Ekwueme helped in creating more states

How Ekwueme helped in creating more states

The author told the story of how the late former president, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, chose the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme as Vice President – a nomination that made many party members angry, especially the late Dr. K.O Mbadiwe who had hoped to clinch it. The creativity with which the media captured the nomination and the indignation in a headline was amazing: “Shagari Picks Ekwueme but KO is not Ok.” Today, let’s see how the same Dr. Alex Ekwueme as VP helped to create more states for Nigeria:

How Shagari picked Ekwueme as Vice President

How Shagari picked Ekwueme as Vice President

The author discussed the issue of Sovereignty in relation to communal conflict from Bala Usman’s perspective. He also began a new chapter in which he narrated the enthronement of the Right Reverend Dr. Humphrey Bamisebi Olumokaye as the 8th Bishop of the Diocese of Lagos, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion. Today, he goes into the tale of Shagari’s nomination of Ekwueme, a completely politically obscure fellow, as VP:

The Issue of Sovereignty

The Issue of Sovereignty

The author, Eric Teniola, looked at Bala Usman’s analysis of communal conflicts in Nigeria, saying that communal conflicts in Nigeria which since the 1980s, have become more frequent, more widespread and more violently destructive of life and property, are indications of failures to tackle and peacefully resolve the current manifestations of this age-old problem of the relationships between public safety, identity, the boundaries of the community, the basis of citizenship rights and social, economic and political progress.

A look at Bala Usman’s analysis of communal conflicts in Nigeria

A look at Bala Usman’s analysis of communal conflicts in Nigeria

Chief Eric Teniola cut his teeth in journalism as Senior Reporter with The Nigerian Tribune newspaper between 1973 and 1974. He later obtained a diploma in journalism from London School of Journalism, United Kingdom in 1974 while on the job at The Nigerian Tribune newspaper. Shortly after he left to become the Oyo State Editor with The Nigerian Herald newspaper between 1974-1975. He later moved on to The Punch in 1975 but remained as Oyo State Editor till 1977.

Can these nominees take Nigeria to the next level?

Can these nominees take Nigeria to the next level?

Nigeria – FIFTY-FIVE days after  his swearing-in for second term, President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, sent a list of his 43-man ministerial nominees to the Senate for screening and confirmation.

Obasanjo, Fulani and battle cries!

Obasanjo, Fulani and battle cries!

Before former President Obasanjo released his latest letter to President Buhari, I wrote a piece in May this year titled, THE NEXT LEVEL IS PURE ANARCHY. It was designed  to warn Nigeria’s political ruling party leadership about the national descent into anarchy – starting with the abdication of control of Zamfara State by former Governor Yari.

NATIONAL CONFAB : Why we back Obasanjo  —  Ohanaeze, Afenifere, YCE

NATIONAL CONFAB : Why we back Obasanjo — Ohanaeze, Afenifere, YCE

 Ohanaeze, Igbo influential group; Afenifere, Yoruba socio-political group; and Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) say they support former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s call for national dialogue to resolve insecurity and some other challenges facing Nigeria.

Fasoranti: Gory tales from ‘death spot’

Fasoranti: Gory tales from ‘death spot’

This Allusion is apt following the deluge of reactions that trailed the gruesome murder of Mrs Olufunke Olakunri, daughter of the National Leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, since the incident happened 10 days ago. 

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