Photo Credit: AFP The US Senate voted Saturday to allow the calling of witnesses in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, throwing a wrench into Republican hopes to wrap up proceedings with a swift acquittal of the former president. Five Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to vote to allow witnesses, after Democratic impeachment managers signalled their intent… Continue reading Vote to Allow Witnesses Prolongs Trump Trial_Ada Nkong
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Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say Police have arrested at least, 17 protesters at the Lekki toll gate Lagos. Despite warnings by the police not to engage in the protests, some youths went ahead to converge at the toll gate in protest of the panel's decision to reopen the toll gate. Popular comedian and content creator Mr… Continue reading Lekki Toll Gate Protest: Police Arrest Mr Macaroni, 16 others_Ada Nkong
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Trump Impeachment: Democrats Wrap up Case at Senate Trial_Ada Nkong
Democrats have finished their arguments that Donald Trump incited the attack on the US Congress, warning "he can do this again" if he is not convicted. Impeachment prosecutors used rioters' own words to link Mr Trump to the violence while arguing last month's riot had caused long-term harm as well. Democrats also presented accounts from… Continue reading Trump Impeachment: Democrats Wrap up Case at Senate Trial_Ada Nkong
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Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass
Two rival factions of the NURTW clashed violently today in Obalende lagos state.Witnesses report gunshots and violence forcing residents and bystanders to flee in terror.The situation has been neutralised and peace has returned but they have been reports of several injured and feared dead.Several questions remain unanswered including the cause of the clash, names of… Continue reading Residents Flee as Two Rival Factions of NURTW Clash in Obalende, Lagos _Ephrem Cass
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This is Nigeria: Help Yourself to Good Health_Dr Biodun Ogungbo
Healthcare financing in Nigeria remains inadequate with budgetary allocation to health barely exceeding 7% of the nation’s total budget. This allocation clearly falls below the April 2001 Abuja declaration of allocating a minimum of 15% of national budget to health. One hoped that we had better allocation of resources to start with. Health has a… Continue reading This is Nigeria: Help Yourself to Good Health_Dr Biodun Ogungbo
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Lateef Jakande Dies at 91_Ada Nkong
Reports reaching is say the first Civilian Governor of Lagos State Alhaji Lateef Jakande is dead. He died on Thursday at 91 years of age. Also known as Baba Kekere he brought remarkable development to Lagos between October 1 1979 and December 31 1983. Details later......
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Stigma of Mental Illness in Nigeria: Time for Change——Dr Sunday Neru, Consultant Psychiatrist, Luton, UK.Dr Ifeoma Anwunah-Okoye, Consulting Psychiatrist, NJ, USA.Dr Biodun Ogungbo, Neurosurgeon. Abuja, Nigeria.
There is an explosion of mental illness all over the world due to the pandemic and the lockdown. Many people, especially the vulnerable, are stuck in limbo at home with little to do. Many people in abusive relationships are stuck with their abusers and undergoing a hellish time. This has increased anxiety and fears and… Continue reading Stigma of Mental Illness in Nigeria: Time for Change——Dr Sunday Neru, Consultant Psychiatrist, Luton, UK.Dr Ifeoma Anwunah-Okoye, Consulting Psychiatrist, NJ, USA.Dr Biodun Ogungbo, Neurosurgeon. Abuja, Nigeria.
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Biden to Make First Visit to Pentagon as President Amidst Worries of Racism,Extremism_Ada Nkong
Joe Biden will make his first visit as president to the Pentagon Wednesday as the US military seeks to address far-right extremism and racism among its troops. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will cross the Potomac River to the iconic seat of the Department of Defense in the early afternoon where they will be… Continue reading Biden to Make First Visit to Pentagon as President Amidst Worries of Racism,Extremism_Ada Nkong
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President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano-Maradi rail project. A statement by Mr Eric Ejiekwe says the President in a virtual ceremony,performed the ground breaking which was attended by the Minister of Transportation, Niger Republic, Sadu Saidu, the Governor of Jigawa, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar… Continue reading President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
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