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Experts raise alarm over infant mortality in Nigeria (Guardian)

With the nation ranking third highest in infant mortality, with over 87, 600 babies dying yearly, medical practitioners in the country have raised alarm over the upsurge, especially preterm babies. Group Medical Manager, Limi Children’s Hospital, Iseko Iseko, in Abuja…

The NHIS was set up to help the poor (Leadership)

When Prof. Usman Yusuf was invited from the United States and appointed as the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2016, he must have congratulated himself as he saw it as an opportunity to serve his…

Lagos is a city of limitless opportunities – Chuks Nwanne

Chuks Nwanne, a journalist loves Lagos because of the limitless opportunities it provides. He admits that Lagos may be tough but in the midst of that toughness there is also fun in Lagos, a city that knows how to manage…

Umahi, Chris Uba mount pressure on Atiku to drop Peter Obi

Barely 24 hours after former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, emerged as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2019 polls, a clique in Igbo land led by Governor Dave Umahi and Chief Chris…

PDP reacts to Buhari travel ban, says Nigeria descending into banana republic (ThisDay)

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the travel ban placed on 50 high-profile Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as “the height of autocracy, despotism, fascism and a plot to railroad Nigeria into a Banana republic.” President Muhammadu…

ANN faction returns to party (Guardian)

A faction of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) has returned to the fold after leaving the party, following the fallout of its presidential primary that produced Fela Durotoye as the flag-bearer for next year’s general elections. The faction, consisting…

Buhari directs full implementation of Executive Order 6

Following the instant judicial affirmation of the constitutionality and legality of the Executive Order 6 (EO6), President Muhammadu Buhari has mandated the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to implement the Order in full force. To this…

Atiku explains why he picked Obi as running mate (ThisDay)

The Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCO) Friday night confirmed that former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, had been picked by the Peoples Democratic Party Candidate (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, as his running mate. APCO also gave reasons why…

African decade imminent with innovative ideas, political will, says Osinbajo at Oxford

Human capital development must be a priority of public policy of governments across Africa, to effectively tackle multidimensional poverty and improve long-term development on the continent, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo stated this during his special…

How to check what Facebook hackers accessed in your account (ABC)

Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that party photo you were tagged in? According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is “yes.” On Friday, the social network said fewer users were affected in a…

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