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Governors snub Routine Immunization and endanger children – Report

By Ele Ifah Sunday 177 0
The World Immunization Week 2021, meant to emphasize the value of vaccines in preventing diseases that were previously life-threatening, was commemorated last week. However, a report by the Partnership for Advocacy in Child & Family Health at Scale (PACFaH@Scale) shows that state governments are not committed to Routine Immunization, as seen in sloppy budgetary Continue Reading
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Benue Catholic priest, shot dead while caring for IDPs, buried amidst tears

By Ele Ifah Sunday 258 0
Tears flowed freely from family, parishioners, and friends of the murdered Catholic priest, Reverend Father Ferdinand Fanen Ngugban, 38, as his remains were finally interred a few days ago, precisely on April 13, 2021. Ngugban was killed alongside six others on March 30, 2021, by loyalists of the late wanted criminal kingpin, Terwase Akwaza, popularly […]Continue Reading
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‘Nigeria is Printing Money’ – The Road to Zimbabwe

By Ele Ifah Sunday 196 0
By Nick Agule Within the last week, a war of words has ensued over the management of the Nigerian economy with Gov Obaseki of Edo State firing the first salvo by accusing the FG of the catastrophic management of the economy alleging that the FG is printing money to fund federal allocations. Nigeria’s Finance Minister […]Continue Reading
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Why we should adopt a 6-year single term- Robert Audu

By Ele Ifah Sunday 179 0
As the National Assembly has called for position papers on constitution review, a former Federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Robert Audu, submitted the following proposal: THE FEDERAL STRUCTURE AND POWER DEVOLUTION: 6-YEAR SINGLE TERM/5-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PLAN I again salute the wisdom of the Nigerian Senate in responding to the popular wish of the people by initiating […]Continue Reading
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Nigeria: Seven years since Chibok, the government fails to protect children – Amnesty International

By Ele Ifah Sunday 203 0
No accountability for crimes against children by Boko Haram and other gunmen Over 600 schools closed for fear of abductions Authorities repeatedly failed to protect schools despite several abductions Tens of thousands of children in Nigeria are missing out on their education because of the authorities’ ongoing failure to protect schools, particularly in northern Nigeria, Continue Reading
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‘How to curtail insecurity in South-East’

By Ele Ifah Sunday 171 0
Barrister Charles Odenigbo is a veteran journalist and lawyer. He is enthusiastic about unity, justice and economic development in Nigeria. In this interview, he speaks on what both federal and state governments should do to stem insecurity in the South-East.   How does the current insecurity affect national cohesion and the economy of the South-East? […]Continue Reading
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Dangote: Cement price from our Factories is between N2,450 and N2,510 per Bag, VAT inclusive

By Ele Ifah Sunday 134 0
…says Nigeria price is in line with or lower than prices across the West African coast  Management of Dangote Cement Plc has clarified that the price of a bag of cement from its factories and plants across Nigeria (as of 12th April 2021) is N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese inclusive of […]Continue Reading
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How self-help ‘ethnic armies’ fill void of inadequate security in Benue

By Theophilus Abbah 186 0
The deteriorating insecurity across the country has forced Governments and citizens to constitute alternative groups in order to secure their spaces. In Benue, ‘ethnic armies’ are emerging. The inadequate manpower facing the established security operatives – military, police, civil defence among others – coupled with the overwhelming insecurity appeared in Continue Reading
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Prospects of Dangote Fertiliser’s Imminent Roll Out Excites Ogun Farmers

By Ele Ifah Sunday 204 0
Farmers in Ogun state have said that they are eagerly awaiting the commencement of operations of the Dangote Fertiliser plant which is expected to roll out its first bag anytime from now. The farmers made this known during an interaction with the Dangote Fertiliser team at the ongoing 10th Gateway International Trade Fair holding in Abeokuta. […]Continue Reading
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Zulum emerges University of Ibadan alumnus of the year; also wins most distinguished alumnus award

By Ele Ifah Sunday 173 0
… ‘It’s a challenge to do more’ says Governor Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Saturday emerged University of Ibaban’s alumnus of the year 2020, the fifth since 1973; and a distinguished alumnus award. The decision to recognize Zulum was reached by all-time graduates of the University from all parts of the […]Continue Reading
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