Obi, Makinde and hurdles against opposition coalition
By TUNDE RAHMAN A fresh thaw in relations between National Democratic Congress presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi and Oyo State Governor Mr Seyi Makinde is fueling renewed talk of a possible opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The two leaders, who were on opposite sides during the 2023 election cycle, were seen […]
Needless delay of Chief O. B. Lulu-Briggs’ funeral
By Oraye St. Franklyn “How can I be responsible for the delay? How do I bury my father when I don’t have the body? If I decide now to bury my father and Seinye still has an action in court in Ghana, how do I do it?” – Son of late Chief Lulu-Briggs, as reproduced […]
Incessant attacks on varsity students
By Adewale Kupoluyi THE prevailing insecurity in the nation is fast manifesting with the incessant attacks on university students. There is hardly any week that passes by that one case of robbery is not reported at the off-campus hostel accommodation. During the attacks, cellular phones, laptop computers, jewellery, clothing, cash and other valuable items of […]
Climate change and yellow fever: The preventive health concerns
EVERYDAY day we read about huge outbreaks of vaccine preventable diseases on pages of newspapers. Yellow fever is one of the vector-borne, vaccine-preventable diseases endemic in Nigeria and has been a source of persistent outbreaks over the years despite the fact that we have a very effective vaccine, available at no cost to patients in every public health care centre in Nigeria.
Osinbajo’s hardworking streak unabating
It would not have been a surprise if after some roles were moved away from his schedule, the Vice President is seen slowing down and doing less.
Why we are backing David Lyon —Epie, Atissa people
INDIGENES of Epie/Atissa Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have advanced reasons for supporting the governorship candidate of the All progressives Congress, APC, David Lyon for the November 16 election.
