Delta bloodbath: Military should limit aid to civil authorities – Irabor

By Solomon Odeniyi The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (retd.), has called for further analysis and conversations over the killings of soldiers in Delta State. A total of 17... Read more »

JUST IN: CBN increases interest rate to 24.75%

By Daniel Adaji The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has today concluded its two-day meeting for March 2024. This meeting marks the second MPC meeting for the year 2024... Read more »

Highest parenting lesson learned

By Chukwuneta Oby A particular parenting insight dawned on me from a casual conversation with a teenage girl that often comes to the house. I had noticed that even after dismissing her, she... Read more »

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 »