Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu’s recent inspection of police barracks under reconstruction in Lagos has exposed a painful reality: decades of neglect have turned many police quarters into slums unfit for human habitation. His frustration over delays in completing the projects is understandable. But beyond expressing frustration, the inspection must translate into urgency, accountability and…
Since the end of the Biafra War in January 1970, ethnic disunity has wreaked great havoc in the former Eastern Region. In the former Northern Region, the Minorities (especially Christians and non-Muslims) want to be fully accepted by the so-called “Hausa/Fulani” Muslim Majority, who wield overwhelming power. But they (the Minorities) are rebuffed, discriminated against…
“The strength of a race is found both in material and spiritual things associated with that race, that form the kernel of its being and progress or, alternatively, its degeneration.” — John Buchan When material and spiritual advance cease and degeneration becomes the norm, the perdition of a race or society becomes inevitable. The argument…
Now that he has been given a fresh invite by so-called elders of the community to visit after last week’s botched attempt, I think it is legitimate to ask what Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress’s presidential candidate, is looking for in Yelwata, a somnolent town in Benue State, at a time when he should…
By SUNNY IKHIOYA It is not a matter of whether you love President Bola Tinubu or not. It is a question of the way forward for Nigeria. We are taught to believe that politics is a contest of ideas. The side that convinces the people that it has the best way forward wins. This is…
Five teams have booked their spots in the Carabao Cup fourth round. This follows the completion of third-round ties on Tuesday night. Arsenal beat Ipswich Town 4-2 at Portman Road. Max Dowman stole the show with two goals on his first appearance this season, as Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scored. Mehmeti and Chuba…
A combined team of operatives of the Edo State Police Command, local hunters and other security agencies have apprehended three suspected kidnappers in the state. The operatives also rescued three kidnapped victims, while one still remains in captivity. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who disclosed this…
… 29% of global maternal deaths occur in Nigeria, says MinisterBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government on Monday launched a new incentive programme targeting pregnant women in 172 Local Government Areas, LGAs, across 33 states as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s persistently high maternal and newborn mortality. Minister of State for Health and Social…
By Benjamin Njoku The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with state governments, investors, creative entrepreneurs, technology platforms, hospitality businesses and other stakeholders to build an ecosystem that can unlock Nigeria’s $100 billion tourism and creative economy potential. Speaking at the official flag-off of “Ember…
Technicians Holding Fort -HMB By Egufe Yafugborhi ASABA – Health services in public hospitals across Delta State have come under pressure as the ongoing strike by allied health professionals escalated, with affected workers insisting they will not return to work until their demands are addressed. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals, NUAHP, said the…
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