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IDEP: Better preparedness needed for epidemics
AS the international community commemorates the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 2024 with the theme: ‘Strengthening Global Health Systems for Future Crises,’ government agencies and stakeholders need to strengthen Nigeria’s …
Read More »Russia’s breakthrough in cancer
AMID the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine, Russia recently announced a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment—the creation of a vaccine designed to treat cancer patients. This scientific feat is …
Read More »The metering gap conundrum
THE Nigerian electricity industry seems trapped in a vicious cycle. For decades, the sector has grappled with the same challenges, with operators and consumers repeatedly complaining about the same thing. …
Read More »A traumatic Yuletide
AS Nigerians celebrate the Yuletide, the festive cheers are clouded by unprecedented economic gloom, hunger, and fear of personal safety. The soaring cost of living has destroyed the season’s spirit. …
Read More »At Christmas, seeking a Nigeria that works for all
It is evident that religion dominates the Nigerian landscape. But whether or not the values of religions professed by millions of Nigerians can be found in the hearts of Nigerians …
Read More »A presidential chat long on promises
AFTER 18 months in office, Bola Tinubu’s first presidential media chat gives nothing away. The President trod wearily on the old paths: the removal of petrol subsidies, the uncontrolled cost …
Read More »Trump vs BRICS: Sign of uncertain global economic future
The threat by United States President-elect Donald Trump to impose a 100 per cent tariff on a group of nine nations under the aegis of BRICS highlights the geopolitical tensions …
Read More »Yuletide food stampedes: Tragedies too many
AS Nigeria approaches the close of 2024, three separate stampedes occurred in the space of four days, leaving behind the dead and broken bodies of innocent Nigerians. Most of them …
Read More »Wanted: Security, adequate funding of anti-corruption agencies
The statement attributed to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), that its personnel encounter security risks in their bid to probe high-profile corruption cases is unexpected …
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