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
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
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
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......
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.
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
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
FG Hands Over 310 Kano State Indigenes Repatriated From Saudi Arabia _Ada Nkong
About 310 Kano State Indigenes out of the 1,319 stranded Nigerians evacuated from Saudi Arabia have been officially handed over to the Kano State Government by the Federal Government. A statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the press and public relations unit says Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, the Director, Consular and Legal Department, Ministry of Foreign… Continue reading FG Hands Over 310 Kano State Indigenes Repatriated From Saudi Arabia _Ada Nkong
Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
As the world continues to graple with the covid-19 pandemic and its challenges,Minister of aviation ,Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. A statement by Mr… Continue reading Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
