Girls, you can become greater than the billionaires around you!

By Temilolu Okeowo Whenever I see a girl, my heart melts but most times, believe me, it begins to pound in fear! Because I’m beholding an institution that could be turned to mere... Read more »

On minimum wage and efficiency wage

By Sheriffdeen Tella There is always controversy over what should be the minimum wage paid to workers in Nigeria and of course, somewhere else. That is why there are often long negotiations between... Read more »

Import of barbaric murder of 17 soldiers

By Azuka Onwuka Reports of mass killings in Nigeria ceased to be news long ago, but last week’s killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta... Read more »

Hunger may spike chronic diseases, shorten life expectancy, Experts warn

Janet Ogundepo Medical practitioners and other stakeholders have expressed concerns that the economic hardship, which has led to widespread hunger will likely increase the prevalence of chronic diseases and reduce the life... Read more »

Artificial sweeteners contribute to diabetes, kidney damage burden – Experts

Chijioke Iremeka Increased consumption of artificial sweeteners found in bread, pastries and biscuits, which are now being used by bakeries and food processing companies in place of sugar may pose serious health... Read more »

Tuberculosis kills 1,869 in Kwara, 7,496 cases recorded in Enugu, Borno

Kwara State has revealed that tuberculosis killed 1,869 lives in 2023 and assured that there are ongoing efforts aimed at its total eradication. This was disclosed by the Kwara State Commissioner for... Read more »

Abandoned PHC: Badagry community at mercy of preventable maternal. infant deaths

Chijioke Iremeka Daily, residents of Gberefu Community, a fishing Island in the Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, count their losses as the only Primary Health Centre built and equipped to... Read more »

Battle of Eagles: Can Finidi make it two straight wins?

By Ebenezer Bajela After guiding the Super Eagles to a victory over Ghana in the ‘Jollof derby’, interim coach Finidi George will hope to make it two wins from as many games as... Read more »

Baltimore: Six deadliest bridge collapses of the past 20 years

Agency Report A major rescue effort is underway in the US city of Baltimore after a container ship struck a key bridge, sending several vehicles plummeting into the Patapsco River. Here is... Read more »

‘Gold, silver and bronze have I all’

By Abiodun Adewale Anything short of gold for any athlete is usually regarded as a consolation. But at times, it becomes something special when an athlete is able to win gold, silver and bronze... Read more »