Enforcing FG’s ‘compulsory’ COVID-19 vaccination policy, By Isaac N. Obasi
For many discerning minds, the announcement by the Federal Government on Wednesday, 13 October 2021, to make COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for its employees with effect […]
COVID-19 pandemic
Of pastorpreneurs, faith and ignorance; By Osmund Agbo
The founder of LoveWorld Incorporated also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has never hidden his disdain for anything about Covid-19 and the science […]
How I Remember #ENDSARS One Year After, By Azu Ishiekwene
On October 3, 2020, I watched a video of a policeman attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) shooting a young man in front of […]
Lagos plans vaccine research centre, mental disease hospital
LAGOS – The Lagos State Government plans to establish a world-class vaccine research centre to avoid depending on western nations for vaccines. It also intends […]
[FULL TEXT] President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech at UN general debate
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Speech at the General Debate of the 76th Session of United Nations General Assembly Friday, September 24, in New York, USA. Protocols: […]
COVID-19 and enforcement of compulsory vaccination policy, By Isaac N Obasi
From all indications, COVID-19 pandemic is a very controversial, divisive and manifestly a conflict-ridden phenomenon. Right from its emergence in Wuhan, China in 2019, not […]
Covid vaccine: Public safety and the limits of individual freedom, By Osmund Agbo
In the early 1900s, Mary Mallon worked as a domestic cook for many of the New York’s uber elite families. She was later identified as […]
Igali hails FUTA, congratulates 14 dons for winning national research grants
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing council, Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA , Ambassador Godknows Igali has described the institution as a citadel of learning […]
Chikwe Ihekweazu: Celebrating Nigeria’s COVID-19 dogged fighter, By Isaac N. Obasi
In our last article, this column celebrated the ranking of Nigeria’s COVID-19 response as the fourth most successful in the world by the World Health […]
Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla, accepts Patronage for Mirabel Centre in Lagos
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and wife to Prince Charles, heir apparent to the British throne, has been named the first Patron of Mirabel Sexual Assault […]
Girls Aloud star, Sarah Harding, dies at 39
Singer Sarah Harding, whose group Girls Aloud was one of Britain’s most successful female bands, died on Sunday aged 39 just over a year after […]
Govt-imposed travel restrictions delaying air transport recovery –IATA
The International Air Transport Association has identified far-reaching government-imposed travel restrictions as a major factor delaying recovery in international markets. The global airline body said […]
COVID-19 and Nigeria’s policy response: Celebrating WHO’s positive rating, By Isaac N Obasi
The news report on 14 August 2021 by THE CABLE newspaper that the World Health Organisation (WHO) has ranked Nigeria’s response to COVID-19 as the […]
Is Buhari a failure?
I find it interesting that the President, major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), says he does not want to leave office as a failure. Two weeks […]
COVID-19: Gov Sanwo-Olu Raises Alarm After 1,094 Returning Travellers Absconded From Isolation
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that 1,094 returning travellers have absconded from isolation. Sanwo-Olu who revealed that 135 deaths have been recorded in the current […]
COVID-19: Nigeria’s active cases surpass 15,000, as 304 cases confirmed Aug. 20 –NCDC
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the country increased to 15,200, with 304 new cases confirmed in 12 states and the FCT on Aug. […]
Book review •Remaking Nigeria: Sixty years, sixty voices
By Mahmud Jega This compendium titled Remaking Nigeria: Sixty years, sixty voices edited by the indefatigable journalist, author and anti-corruption fighter Chido Onumah is a […]
FG owes CBN N15.51tn, borrows N14.86tn under Buhari
The Federal Government’s total borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria through Ways and Means Advances has ballooned to N15.51tn, rising by 2,286 per cent […]
Kogi’s war against food insecurity
Last year, the Global Hunger Index (GHI) ranked Nigeria 98th out of 107 countries with acute hunger. Also, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation […]
Why we have strict travel protocols in Nigeria- FG
The Federal Government says its strict travel protocols are put in place to protect its citizens from being infected by COVID-19 pandemic. The Minister of […]