THE two-month suspension of the local government chairmen by the Edo State House Assembly for alleged insubordination to Governor Monday Okpebholo is a sign that the autonomy granted to the …
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Reverse UniAbuja name change
THE Federal Executive Council recently made a poor decision to rename the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University. This imposition has several adverse implications. President Bola Tinubu should reverse …
Read More »Time to revisit power sector privatisation
The conclusion of the Senate that the 2013 power sector privatisation exercise is a total failure is not only timely, it is a fair assessment of the dismal state of …
Read More »The plight of 179m Nigerians living in dirt
A study by the State of the Nigerian Environment revealing that no fewer than 179 million people in Nigeria live in an unclean environment, is a cause for concern. It …
Read More »The challenge of mother- child HIV transmission
Nigeria’s renewed commitment to ending the scourge of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) may have little to offer, if not backed with concrete actions and …
Read More »Lessons from Ghana’s elections and democratic triumph
Ghana’s recent presidential election has once again reaffirmed the country’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa. The post Lessons from Ghana’s elections and democratic triumph appeared first on …
Read More »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. …
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