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As UN General Debate Ends, Dangote Volunteers Commence Sustainability Week Initiatives

By Ele Ifah Sunday 155 0
As the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly winds up in New York, USA today (September 27), Dangote employees across the Group’s operations in Africa are implementing various initiatives aimed at empowering their host communities and ensuring a sustainable present and future for the conglomerate. The initiatives form part of the activities to […]Continue Reading
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Zulum approves more doctors’ quarters, 20 additional nurses, midwives

By Ele Ifah Sunday 150 0
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Thursday visited two hospitals in Maiduguri to monitor the implementation of the ongoing health sector reforms he ordered, to address challenges across the State. The Governor was at Maryam Abacha Maternal Hospital where he ordered the construction of permanent quarters for doctors and other health workers. Zulum also […]Continue Reading
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FFK’s admission into APC, a symbolic presidential amnesty – Kayode Ajulo

By Ele Ifah Sunday 137 0
Dr. Kayode Ajulo, a legal practitioner, has described Femi Fani – Kayode’s (FFK) admission into the APC as a ‘symbolic presidential amnesty’, considering his past attacks on President Muhammadu Buhari. Ajulo said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, against the backdrop of FFK’s recent defection to the APC. He said the APC was […]Continue Reading
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Shema: Birthday tribute for a selfless leader

By Ele Ifah Sunday 139 0
By Olawale Oluwabusola  I call him my ‘oga’ but he refers to me as his brother or friend. This demonstrates Barrister Ibrahim Shehu Shema, the former Governor of Katsina State’s humility and simplicity towards others.  Every September 22 is the date of birth of this exemplary personality whose footprint remains indelible on the sand of […]Continue Reading
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Nigeria should accept US Offers to identify Boko Haram Sponsors

By Ele Ifah Sunday 121 0
At the recent round table on US-Nigeria military cooperation with journalists in Abuja, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Nigeria Mary Beth Leonard stated that her country was willing to partner with Nigeria on identifying sponsors of the Boko Haram terrorists. This is no doubt a positive development that will go a […]Continue Reading
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Global leaders must fulfil health commitments to African women, children and adolescents, as COVID-19 threatens service provision

By Ele Ifah Sunday 155 0
Delegates at this week’s 10th Annual PMNCH Accountability Breakfast: Improving health equity in Africa will call for greater accountability from governments and leaders in delivering on their commitments to improve women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health (WCAH) during the COVID-19 response and recovery, with a special focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Without renewed Continue Reading
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Ukomu Igala Cries Out Over Violence in Igala Land

By Ele Ifah Sunday 184 0
The Ukomu Igala Organisation (UIO) has cried out over the unsavoury security situation in Igala land which has led to fear, apprehension, and rampant bloodshed in the nine local government areas. In a statement jointly signed by its National Leader, Mr David Abutu, and National Secretary, Dr Sabastine Abu, the organization expressed worry over kidnapping, […]Continue Reading
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Dangote Refinery partners Content Board on Oil Sector Research, Devt

By Ele Ifah Sunday 175 0
Dangote Oil Refinery has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) to promote the critical issue of Research and Development (R&D) in the oil and gas sector of the country. To display its readiness for this promotion, Dangote Petroleum Refinery was a Platinum sponsor of the 2nd Edition of the […]Continue Reading
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Book review: Remaking Nigeria: Sixty years, sixty voices

By Ele Ifah Sunday 218 0
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 monumental work that is guaranteed to add rich insight and perspective into our search for a better, more efficient, fairer, and more inclusive Nigeria. As the editor explained in the […]Continue Reading
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An encounter with a soldier who fought bandits in North-West 

By Ele Ifah Sunday 167 0
By Theophilus Abbah My spirit dwindled and my heart sank as dark-faced military personnel flagged my car down at a mischievous checkpoint in the outskirt of Lokoja en route Abuja. Emerging from the snarling traffic on the rickety road at Felele in Lokoja, I was charged for the two-hour ride to Abuja in my Mercedes […]Continue Reading
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