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Day: August 13, 2026

Building Nigeria’s first workforce risk intelligence platform: Lessons from the ground

By OBI IGBOKWE  When we set out to build WellNewMe, the temptation was to call it a “wellness platform” and leave it there. Wellness is an easy sell. Everyone nods along to the idea that healthier employees are more productive employees. But somewhere in the early build, we made a decision that has shaped everything since:…

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Taking decisive action against open defecation 

The renewed campaign against open defecation should not become another ceremonial exercise that ends with lofty declarations and forgotten promises. Nigeria has held many conferences, unveiled policy documents and staged publicity events on sanitation and yet remains one of the world’s largest centres of open defecation.  The latest efforts by the Federal Ministry of Water…

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Osun 2026: Ballot paper or gun battle

By OKE  MICHAEL  Democracy should never become a battle of violence, intimidation, and fear. It is universally acknowledged that democracy means “government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” The ballot is at the core of democracy, as it is the peaceful method used by people to express themselves on who should rule…

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Fake independence: So, Tinubu can tell EFCC what to do! By Olu Fasan

Some Nigerians commit the delusional sin of believing that once a state institution has the word “independent” prefixed to its name, it is, indeed, independent. They believe that critical state agencies created by statute or the Constitution to ensure security and law and order, to guarantee justice and rule of law, to safeguard electoral integrity and…

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Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final

Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts Morocco 3-1 on penalties after a goalless draw. Cameroon goalkeeper Michaely Bihina was the hero…

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