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By Omolade Afonkara– The time for the purchase of APC nomination forms has closed, and indeed the race for the 2023 general elections is getting hotter by the day and several politicians have started presenting their manifestoes and programmes to the masses, and with this, contenders are being separated from pretenders.
2023: Why Oduntan will move to Nigerian senate from Ogun East Senatorial District Read More
By Dr Michael Owhoko — I am neither a prophet nor a clairvoyant, but from the manifestation in my crystal ball, I see Nigeria in 2023 being shaped by upheaval fueled by miseries and hopelessness. Agitation reminiscent of the ENDSARS protests will break out.
Nigeria: 2023 outlook and the looming danger Read More
By Chido Nwakanma– One thousand and seventy-six (1076) compatriots hitherto based in Ukraine returned to Nigeria on 4 and 5 March 2022 courtesy of a coordinated effort by Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs)of the Federal Government. Max Air and Air Peace were the carriers. Nigeria airlifted them from Romania, Poland, and Hungary, where they ran to on the outbreak of war in Ukraine. Abuja registered their relief.
Successful MDA collaboration in return from Ukraine Read More
By Henry C. Ibeakolam– Rarely in this part of the world would you find a man like Leonard Nnamdi Stanley Ekeh, better known as Leo Stan Ekeh.
Leo Stan at 66: Africa’s technology miracle child comes full circle Read More
By Jonathan C. Nnakwube– With 2023 just around the corner, the race to determine who succeeds incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari as the holder of the top job in Nigeria is beginning to gather steam.
2023: Igbo best three candidates Read More
By Dr Abia Nzelu– On February 4 every year, the global cancer community commemorates World Cancer Day (WCD) to inspire greater awareness of cancer and action to better prevent, detect and treat the disease. WCD 2022 marks the first year of a new three-year campaign centred on the issue of equity with the campaign theme ‘Close the care gap’. This year’s campaign raises awareness about the lack of equity in cancer care.
World Cancer Day 2022: Towards equitable cancer care Read More
By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D– For the record and for posterity, it is imperative to state that oil found in the Niger Delta region belongs to the people of the area. It is not owned by Nigeria. God provided every habitat with natural resources, including agricultural crops for subsistence. Oil, among others, is one of the natural deposits God provided for Niger Delta people for existence.
Oil is owned by Niger Delta, not Nigeria Read More
Recently, two notable leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Southwest, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. John Kayode Fayemi had a closed-door meeting where undisclosed issues were discussed.
Re: Tinubu-Fayemi meeting: The spin doctors got it wrong Read More
By Eniola Otun Ade-Bisiriyu– Since I departed Nigeria over 17 years ago for further studies and subsequently settled in the United States of America, one irony that has never ceased to amaze me is the failure of the government in Nigeria to match its public statements with action, especially in local content promotion, patronage and development.
Chevron Nigeria: A model for other multinationals Read More
Established ten years ago, NIRSAL PLC has, especially over the past five years under its current management, became a visible and respected presence on the nation’s financial and agribusiness scene.
NIRSAL Plc: Addicted to innovation Read More