XENOPHOBIA: Fani-Kayode demands justice over killings of Nigerians in South Africa
By Editor Nigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has appealed to the…
Good leadership, Wrong ideology, Poor people!
By Prince Justice Faloye A good fast driver of a top of the range luxury car going in a wrong direction will lead its passengers nowhere, even off the cliff. Totalitarian ‘liberal’ democracies give an illusion of choice, often between candidates belonging to the same power structure and political ideology. They focus the masses on…
XENOPHOBIA: Fani-Kayode demands justice over killings of Nigerians in South Africa
By Editor Nigerian High Commissioner Designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has appealed to the government of South African to expedite action in curtailing the unending killings of Nigerian nationals in the country, while stepping up effort to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the killings In reaction to the recent gruesome murder of a…
Farmers in Nasarawa commend Sasakawa Africa for boosting crop yields
By Editor Farmers in Nasarawa State have commended the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) for training them in climate-smart agriculture and nutrition-sensitive farming, saying the initiative has improved their yields, incomes and produce quality. The farmers spoke on Friday during a two-day media field tour of SAA-supported projects in Lafia, Obi and Doma Local Government Areas….
Oba Elerinmo congratulates Ooni and Olori Mariam Ogunwusi on naming of twins
By Chris Onuoha The Elerinmo of Erinmo Ijesa, Oba Dr. Michael Odunayo Ajayi, has felicitated with His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Her Highness, Olori Mariam, on the naming ceremony of their beloved twins. Olori Mariam Ogunwusi who delivered the royal twins recently, adding a beautiful colour to the palace…
Nigeria takes action to decriminalise attempted suicide
By Ifeanyi Onuoha The Federal Government of Nigeria has begun the process to stop criminal charges and penalties for attempted suicide. This was set in motion after deliberations by the Federal Executive Council, FEC, approving the position of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on the matter. The decision was announced by the…
Malaria: Nigeria begins manufacturing of treated mosquito net amidst insecticide resistance
By Ifeanyi Onuoha Nigeria has commenced local production of next-generation dual-active ingredient insecticide-treated mosquito nets, with Health Textiles Nigeria FZE producing nets designed to address the growing challenge of insecticide resistance. The development also forms part of efforts to expand domestic production of essential health products and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare value chain. The development comes…
Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti speaks on first marriage
Femi Kuti clears air on personal lifestyle, reveals intent in first marriage By our correspondent Nigerian music legend and first son of Afro beat King Fela, Femi Kuti has decided to clear the air about his lifestyle with woman, making a shocking revelation about his first marriage. Femi, who is protege to his late father,…
US, Nigeria, Kenya, Angola and Senegal sign port modernisation initiative
United States moves to deepen port modernization with Nigeria and three other African countries By Ifeanyi Onuoha The United States government, through the U.S Trade and Development Agency, USTDA, is set to advance partnerships with Nigeria, Angola, Kenya and Senegal aimed at modernizing the countries port infrastructure and strengthening maritime security across Sub-Saharan Africa. This…
Xenophobia: Nigeria lawmakers cut official visits to South Africa
…. boycott South African-hosted or organised legislative activities, engagements By Ifeanyi Onuoha In the continued heated situation surrounding the Afrophobic attack on fellow African citizens living in South Africa, the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS) has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of South African-hosted legislative activities over continuing reports of…
