DISASTER

BREAKING: Tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge

For the umpteenth time, there has been yet another tanker explosion on the notorious Otedola Bridge, Lagos. According to reports, two tankers laden with fuel exploded early hours of Saturday (2 am). The number of casualties as at press time uncertain. However, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency via its twitter handle said it has responded… Continue reading BREAKING: Tanker explosion on Otedola Bridge

HEALTH

State of Access to Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria’s Urban Areas—Gift Olivia Samuel

Access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene is important in maintaining health, but in many countries, the amount of water available to each person is falling, as population rises, leading to a decline in water quality as well as proper hygiene. According to a 2017 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading State of Access to Effective Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria’s Urban Areas—Gift Olivia Samuel

Security

End SARS Protests Spreads Across States: Flavor, Phyno Join Protest_Ada Nkong

Protest against Police brutality and the high handed operations of the Federal Special Anti-robbery Squad (F- SARS) have continued to spread across the country. Port Harcourt, Ibadan and Enugu are among states that experienced protests on Tuesday. In Portharcourt, protesters. Assembled at pleasure park and proceeded to march on the major streets defying the orders… Continue reading End SARS Protests Spreads Across States: Flavor, Phyno Join Protest_Ada Nkong

HUMAN INTEREST

J P Clark Drops His Pen At Last_Ada Nkong

Emeritus Professor of literature and renowned author Professor John Pepper Clark has died in the early hours of Tuesday. A statement by his family confirms the passing on of the younger brother to Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark. Details later......

CAMPAIGNS · HUMAN INTEREST

Post COVID19 sales; Honda re- launch Pilot, cut down price by N3mn-Tyavzua Saanyol

In a bid to scale up sales after months of low patronage due to lockdown as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, Honda Automobile Western Africa has re-launched one of it's brand, 'Honda Pilot' with a discount of N3 million. Disclosing this in Abuja, Remi Adams, Honda Sales Manager said the company was making the car… Continue reading Post COVID19 sales; Honda re- launch Pilot, cut down price by N3mn-Tyavzua Saanyol

WORLD NEWS

PRESIDENT BUHARI LAUDS UK-BASED NIGERIAN DOCTOR FOR WINNING SDGs AWARD_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates Dr Funmi Adewara, a UK-based Nigerian Medical Doctor on winning World Bank SDGs And Her Global Award 2020, thus hoisting Nigeria’s flag proudly in the international arena once again. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, he said, the award… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI LAUDS UK-BASED NIGERIAN DOCTOR FOR WINNING SDGs AWARD_Ada Nkong

EDUCATION

FG Orders Reopening of All Schools_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has okayed the resumption of all schools across the country. Minister of Education ,Adamu Adamu who made this known at a press briefing Friday in Abuja says the covid-19 curve has been flattened. While Unity schools are to resume on the 11th, other schools are at liberty to pick convenient resumption dates.… Continue reading FG Orders Reopening of All Schools_Ada Nkong

Governance · OPINION

NIGERIA AT 60: ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS-Prof.Femi Babalola

I wish to congratulate Nigerians on the attainment of 60 years of independence. This is indeed a milestone worthy not only of celebration, but also cerebration. I was asked to contribute this piece, reflecting our feelings towards the nation and how far we had gone at this time. Perhaps I should not have been asked,… Continue reading NIGERIA AT 60: ASSESSMENT AND SOLUTIONS-Prof.Femi Babalola