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6 Jan
A consideration of that aphorism must have informed the solemn pledge made early this year by Mustapha Habib Ahmed, Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to the effect that NEMA will make sure Nigerians do not ever experience the devastation they suffered in 2022 when flooding ravaged many states
3 Jan
Factionalising parliaments is not new in Nigeria, but the legal effect of the resolutions passed by the party that are not able to form a quorum in its sittings has not been comprehensively tested, as such conflicts persist.
31 Dec
Ate (second name withheld), grappling with concerns about his health following a persistent illness, sought answers at the Premar Lab in Eleme. It was there that he received the sad news about the state of his kidneys.
24 Dec
In October, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, who also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) sat with manufacturers at the Agbara Industrial Zone in Ogun State to discuss how the zone could be electrified.
17 Dec
The lingering disagreement between the management of the University College Hospital (UCH), Oritamefa, Ibadan, Oyo State and De-Executive Suite – operator of the hospital’s guest house, located at the South Campus
16 Dec
The movie, Breath of Life, was on Friday, released by Prime Video, the streaming platform, into the waiting hands of many movie lovers, who had seen the thriller and had longed to the see the entire episode.
16 Dec
The Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's determination to accord dignity to senior citizens by giving them a new lease of life in line with the Renewed Hope Mandate. Speaking during the week at the National Senior Citizen Centre's, (NSCC) maiden Programme and Services Fair…
13 Dec
The call for a permanent ceasefire and the adoption of a two-state solution appears far-fetched as Israel and Hamas continue to tear into each other. Already, thousands of civilian casualties, with about 40 per cent of them children, are at the receiving end. The humanitarian disaster has led the United Nations to draft a resolution…
10 Dec
Taiwo Josu, a young lady in her 20s, strapped a school bag on her back; another of such bag was fastened on her chest, while a sack sat on her head. She appeared like someone set for the space, as she walked slowly under the heavy weight of what she carried this sweltering afternoon. Josu…
7 Dec
The National Council on Sports (NCS) initiated the National Youth Games (NYG) 10 years ago as a potent avenue to unearth and groom the nation’s feeder teams for all sports. The plan was for the products, or champions of the NYG to graduate to the senior national teams effectively within two years. GOWON AKPODONOR, questions whether the…
3 Dec
The appearance of Chukwuemeka Okeke is sure to draw attention. He is frail and lean. But more than the lean frame is a body that is crying for basic needs. He is not sure when the next meal will come. He is not even sure where he will ...
26 Nov
Lagos is a major African financial centre and is the economic hub of Nigeria. Described as the cultural, financial and entertainment capital of Africa, it has had a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art and fashion in the continent. Lagos is also among the top 10 of the world’s fastest-growing cities…

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