by S’ola Filani To prevent being infected with the deadly Ebola virus, two people in Makurdi, Benue who believed salt could help prevent contracting the virus have been confirmed dead. If you recall, less than a week ago, two people died while twenty were hospitalised after excessive consumption of salt in Jos. Dr Joseph Kumba, Director, Public... Read More
by Ayisha Osori Osun was the chance to show that the full might of the federal government can be managed and to give a glimmer of hope of what could be The Osun gubernatorial election was like life – part good, part bad and part ‘results-uncertain’. Looking strictly at the democratic process and the expected... Read More
by Chinedu George Nnawetanma Disclaimer: This piece is not an advert of any form, neither was it paid for by anybody associated with Innoson. But it doesn’t take away anything from what I have to say. If IVM is to win the trust of Nigerians and stand the test of time, it must prove that... Read More
by Tunji Andrews The direct implication on the bank customer, who is already being charged for over the counter withdrawals below N20,000, is that he may have to hold on to more cash to avoid having to seek out ATMs. Customers, are however advised to stick to ATMs of their banks if they seek to... Read More
by S’ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan, has said those predicting and prophesying doom for the country on the basis of the 2015 general election would be disappointed. Jonathan stated this at an interfaith conference organised by the Interfaith Initiative for Peace, with the theme: “The Imperative of Interfaith Understanding and Cooperation for Responsible Politics,” in... Read More
by Olorunfemi Owoyemi Good governance across boards is the way forward for us. Lives will continue to be at risk as long as the leadership is self-indulgent, non-chalant and laid back. As at the time of writing this article, it’s been 22 days since the EVD was imported into the country and there are 10... Read More
by S’ola Filani On her arrival at Sopoto, Northern Poland to commission a training ship built for the Nigerian Oceanographic Institute for Marine and Research purposes, yesterday, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Patience Jonathan, was pictured greeting officials and aides at a respectable distance with a palm-rubbing acknowledgement. It is being... Read More
by Dele Agekameh As Piot rightly observed and I agree with him, “this is a disease of poverty, of dysfunctional health systems and of distrust”. The current Ebola’s spread in West Africa is a reminder of the vast development needs that persist in some of the region’s poorest countries despite claim to rapid economic growth and... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju She is barely 2-years-old, but the toddler can recite bible verses some 30-year-old don’t know offhand! We stumbled on this video on Facebook and we just had to share for y’all to watch. Post by Tim Chima.
by Bolaji Aregbesola The way out of the crises in the health sector is for all health workers and professionals to come together as one and work with health systems experts in order to save the health sector from imminent collapse and improve the health status of individuals and population in Nigeria. A challenge from... Read More
by David Cyril On Tuesday 12 August, the Orile-Agege General Hospital, Agege area of Lagos, witnessed a drama when a man who was bleeding all over his body, was brought into the hospital. As soon as he as brought in, everyone present reportedly fled from the hospital thinking the man was probably an Ebola... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Are Priests not allowed to do business or what? *Confused face* Apparently, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province, has confirmed the suspension of Rev. Father Raphael Fagbohun on Tuesday, 12 August, for allegedly engaging in illicit business. His suspension was announced at a press conference in Ado-Ekiti, which... Read More
by S’ola Filani One of the nurses who made primary contact with Liberian, Patrick Sawyer is said to have escaped quarantine and gone to Enugu. While there, the infected nurse made contact with at least 20 people who are now being watched. The development was revealed today by the Information Minister, Labaran Maku. This brings... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju It’s exactly 122 days since the Chibok girls were abducted and they are yet to be rescued. Several concerned individuals took the streets of Abuja on 12 August, to keep the protest alive and to remind the government that ‘time is running out’. The campaign gathered at the Hilton Junction,... Read More
by Frank Mba However, the most helpful way of nipping the planned attack in the bud is to take deliberate and effective measures aimed at isolating and frustrating her from getting to her target area. In modern history, female suicide bombers have earned dubious honour of becoming more news-worthy than their male counterparts following the... Read More
by S’ola Filani Have you ever thought about which photo of yourself you’d want news outlets to use if you happened to be shot and killed by a police officer? It’s not a question that many people are forced to think about, but it’s an important one to the thousands of black American youth who are speaking... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Singer, Weird MC campaigned extensively for the re-election of Osun State governor, Rauf Aregbesola, especially on Social Media. Now that he has been re-elected, the grapevine says he just might reward her with an appointment, as Commissioner for Arts and Culture. She fanned the flames of the ‘appointment talk’ when she... Read More
Ebola: Patrick Sawyer thought his life would be saved in Nigeria – Wife explains why he left Liberia
by S’ola Filani Late Patrick Sawyer’s widow, has revealed why her husband visited Nigeria knowing full well that he had been infected with the deadly Ebola virus. She explained hat her husband’s decision to travel to Nigeria, was because of his desperate search for a country with better healthcare system. Decontee Sawyer, who is... Read More
by David Cyril The African Cup of Nations (AFCON ) qualifier match scheduled for Nigeria Vs Rwanda to hold in Calabar on September 6, 2015, has been declined by the Rwanda team in fear of Ebola. In a letter written to the African football governing body, FERWAFA’s president, Vincent Nzamwita, said the change... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Ebola is not a laughing matter, not in any way – and especially not when it has killed three Nigerians already and is sweeping through West Africa. However, you have to give it to our president and the governors – these are powerful visuals which, while funny, emphasise a very, very important... Read More
by S’ola Filani There is no presidential directive that cures one of Ebola, it appears. Above is a photo of the President using a hand sanitizer during a meeting on ‘combating Ebola virus’ with state governors and ministers of health, at the villa today. Vice President Sambo and Governor Fashola also used the sanitizer. In... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju Four corpses allegedly belonging to commercial motorcyclists were found in an uncompleted building near the El-Kabir Housing Estate in Keffi, Nasarawa State. The ritualists dumped the bodies of the motorcyclists in the uncompleted building for more than seven days. Residents perceived a strange odour and raised the alarm, which prompted the... Read More
by S’ola Filani After sometime apart due to work, 2Face and Annie Idibia decided to spend some quality time with each other and their kids on Tuesday. The celebrity couple dressed down yesterday for a day out with their older daughter Isabella. Annie who has just shared photos from their ‘fun-time’ disclosed that they spent... Read More
by Olorunwa Lawal The National Health Research Ethics Committee, Nigeria, has approved the use of an experimental Ebola drug, Zmapp, for treatment of patients infected with the virus. The committee, which composed of research scientists, is a national body under the Federal Ministry of Health. The endorsement is contained in a statement issued to... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju On Tuesday, 12 August, the Edo State Police Command arrested a 19-year-old boy in Iguosa community, Ovia North East local government area of Edo State, for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a dog. The teenager, who was identified as Osagiator, reportedly took the dog to an uncompleted building and had carnal knowledge... Read More
by Mark Bassey Stephen Keshi’s representatives, have made it clear to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), that the coach will not sign what they have termed as a ‘slave contract’. The NFF said on Tuesday, that they expected the 52-year-old to put pen to paper on a contract extension this week, but his agents... Read More
by Kolapo Olapoju The Make It Happen’ productions is set for another beautiful edition of Open Mic Theatre tagged, ‘Dialogue’ edition, which will hold on Friday, 15 August, at Terra Kulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos. To celebrate the 3rd year of its consistent running, this edition is focused on ‘Dialogue’. Performers will be... Read More
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by Azubuike Azikiwe The National Hunters’ Association of Nigeria (NHAN) has accused the Goodluck Jonathan government of using the Ebola virus outbreak to harm its business. The group said things have been hard for its members, ever since the government told Nigerians to by stop eating bush meats, monkeys and bats, animals which are believed... Read More
by David Cyril Wesley Eselojor, 50, has been arraigned in a London court for an alleged rape charge of a child. Eselojor reported himself to the police after receiving a text message from the accuser threatening to report him if he failed to pay her the sum of £5,000. The London underground worker, of Belvawney... Read More
by S’ola Filani The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Sunday Onyebuchi has slumped in court. He slumped while giving evidence before the 7-man panel probing him of allegations of misconduct leveled against him by the State House of Assembly. He was rushed out of the court hall by his wife, Nneka Ada Onyebuchi, his children... Read More