Antimicrobial resistance is silent, slow epidemic, says NCDC
By Abujah Racheal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a silent and slow epidemic that does not […]
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EU agency: Antibiotic resistance kills 35,000 a year in Europe
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) on Thursday reported that more than 35,000 people in Europe died annually from antibiotics-resistant infections.
Your picture of Nigeria selective, unfair, Envoy to UK tells The Economist
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has described the characterisation of Nigeria by the London-based magazine, The Economist, in its recent edition […]
7 Division holds anti-ambush drill for troops against terrorists’ ambushes, IEDs –Ag. GOC
The 7 Division Nigerian Army and Sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai, on Tuesday, held anti-ambush drill of legion Mines Resistance Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles at […]
VAT: Wike, FG and Authority Stealing
By Azu Ishiekwene The guns of Nigeria’s three-year civil war were silenced 51 years ago, but in the battle for a truly federal state, the […]
WAMELA condemns military coup in Guinea
By Chimezie Godfrey The West Africa Media Lawyers (WAMELA) has joined the rest of the world to condemn the military coup in Guinea. In a […]
Surrendering of terrorists, prayer answered – FGBMFI president
The National President, Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International – Nigeria (FGBMFI), Mr Ifeanyi Odedo, says the recent wave of surrendering by Boko Haram terrorists […]
WHO observes spread of Coronavirus variant lambda in Latin America
A coronavirus variant that has so far appeared mainly in Latin America is now under special observation by the World Health Organisation (WHO). “Lambda carries […]
I remain unapologetic believer in devolving power to the people -Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja says the contentious issue of restructuring, true federalism or devolution of powers remains a constitutional matter, with which only […]
Malaria: WHO issues new standards for research on genetically modified mosquitoes
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued essential standards for future research and development of genetically modified mosquitoes as part of efforts to make the […]
PAACA condemns massive Kaduna sack, calls on govt to recall workers
By Chimezie Godfrey The Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) has condemned the massive sack of workers by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir […]
Gunmen attack police stations in Rivers kill 7 officers
Gunmen attacked two police stations and checkpoints in Port Harcourt on Friday and killed seven police officers in the process. In a statement issued in […]
Tribute to an exemplary Comrade and Leader, By Denja Yaqub
During the years when defiant academics held sway in tertiary schools in Nigeria, there were very many ‘’hot heads’’ even a child […]
Again, troops battle Boko Haram, foil attack in Mainok
Troops of the Nigerian military in Nigerian Air Force (NAF) jets, on Sunday foiled an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Mainok community. The ISWAP […]
Hijab controversy: Kwara grant-aided schools flouts government’s order on reopening
The 10 grant-aided schools ordered by the Kwara Government to reopen on Wednesday allowing students use Hijab have remained closed. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Nigerian Troops Kill Dozens of ISWAP, Boko Haram Terrorists, Rescue Captives in Gamboru axis
…Recover Sophisticated Weapons, mangled bodies litter area In an operation described as “hitch-free”, troops of the Nigerian Army on Sunday evening descended heavily on ISWAP/ […]
Yewande: Troubled tenures of female appointees, By Zainab Suleiman -Okino
Last year, protests rocked the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council (NIPC) over allegations of corruption levelled against the Executive Secretary, Mrs Yewande Sadiku. The protesters called […]
Don’t halt deregulation of petrol, CSOs tell FG
A Coalition of Nigerian Civil Society Organizations for Petroleum and Energy Security (CONCSOPES) on Saturday sought the sustainance of deregulation of the price of […]
Deregulation: Why Labour’s resistance could backfire – Oil Experts
It is a well known fact that deregulation of petroleum sector and rise in fuel pump rice have remained a combustible policy mix, threatening the […]
How Transparent Is Transparency International? By Issa Aremu
“It takes two to tango. Where corruption has an international dimension- for example in contracts let by international bidding- it has to be of […]
Daring raids: Troops storm Boko Haram strongholds, rescue victims – See photos
The once “impregnable” stronghold of the Boko Haram terrorists, the Timbuktu Triangle, comprising Buk, Talala, Gorgi in dreaded Sambisa Forest and areas around […]
Fresh disclosure: How we rescued Kankara school boys – Military
The Nigerian military on Saturday made some disclosures on how it carried out the rescue operation of the 344 boys kidnapped from their school in […]
How to build the barricade: Lessons from #EndSARS 2020, By Jaye Gaskia
[NOTES FOR A PRESENTATION AS A PANELIST AT THE 2020 PRO-DEMOCRACY SUMMIT ON THE OVERARCHING THEME OF “FROM MOMENT TO MOVEMENT: SUSTAINING POPULAR POWER BEYOND […]
Sam Nda-Isaiah : Blessed is the dead, By Issa Aremu
Having witnessed the passing of most loved ones in quick succession in recent times, (mother, wife, relatives and comrades alike) I had appreciated that […]
COVID cases surge as threat from antimicrobial resistance grows – WHO chief
More cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the past four weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic, the UN health agency […]