Fulani herdsmen? Here are the grim statistics
Here is some evidence. Former head of state, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, addressed a one-day forum organised by a group known as the Search for Common Ground on his farm October 30.
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North Korea ‘Has the Missile Technology to Destroy US Carriers Near Its Shores’
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry says Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities have come close to reaching a state of equilibrium with the United States. Speaking to Sputnik, Russian observers said that although that may be somewhat of an overstatement, Pyongyang is right to claim that it has the ability to "strike at the United States."
Can Corruption Kill Corruption?
Can a nation solve its corruption problems using the tools of corruption? That was an interesting question thrown up at a roundtable of professionals held recently in Lagos, Nigeria. The poser came in the wake of issues surrounding the non-confirmation of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Magu by the…
Before Lassa fever, Meningitis get out of hand
Adewale Kupoluyi Nigeria’s health sector is currently battling with many challenges, such as inadequate equipment, brain-drain, incessant strikes and incidence of fake and adulterated drugs, among others. In 2016, for instance, Lassa fever ravaged many states of the country. Since then, the nation has witnessed rising cases of the disease, leading to the deaths of […]
Before Lassa fever, Meningitis get out of hand
Adewale Kupoluyi Nigeria’s health sector is currently battling with many challenges, such as inadequate equipment, brain-drain, incessant strikes and incidence of fake and adulterated drugs, among others. In 2016, for instance, Lassa fever ravaged many states of the country. Since then, the nation has witnessed rising cases of the disease, leading to the deaths of […]
Boko Haram frustrations and beggarly posturing
Terrorists recall with much sadness their sudden impotence to violently seize whole communities for days, capture and abduct innocent Nigerians in Gwoza, Baga, Chibok, Damaturu, Biu, Pulka, Mallam Fatori, Gujba, Konduga, Giwa, Abuja or Kano among others.
Oil companies must relocate to Niger Delta
Peace in the Niger Delta is crucial to the survival of the Nigerian state. The violent attacks on pipelines and oil installations have affected the finances of the country, owing to decreased output of oil.
Spike in mental health cases: Matters arising
Mental health is one of the issues, which most African societies have failed to tackle with the required and necessary vigour as well as institutional framework.
Nigeria under the threat of illegal weapons
When the United Nations raised the alarm that Nigeria accounts for about 350 million of the 500 million illegal small arms circulating in the West African sub-region…
Nigeria under the threat of illegal weapons
When the United Nations raised the alarm that Nigeria accounts for about 350 million of the 500 million illegal small arms circulating in the West African sub-region…
