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Old miseries and a new ministry

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has created a Ministry of Livestock Development to address age-long farmer-herder conflicts in the country. The post Old miseries and a new ministry appeared first on …

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Health as society’s basic need

Health and education are inseparable basic needs of man. That is why I often bring them together in my discussion. Last week’s write-up was devoted to education and the need …

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How innocent kitchenware advances disease

In the modern world, we have countless products designed to keep us safe, particularly given the conveniences we enjoy today. Take, for instance, the zip-lock bag—a product designed to keep …

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Those who resent the meaning of government

In Nigeria, one thing becomes immediately clear: government is… different. I do not use that word in the sense of whether the government—any government—is civilian or military, feudal or modern, …

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Health benefits of fruits: Avocado pear

Thank you for your messages about African pears, especially from those who were concerned about cholesterol. Some people avoid groundnuts, egusi, and avocado pears due to fears of cholesterol. However, …

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Minding the mutating protest

Most credible English Language Dictionaries provide at least 10 synonyms for the word protest – object, disagree, oppose, complain, disapprove, declare, insist, affirm, avow, declare, grouse, holler, belly-ache. The post …

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