The United Nations on Thursday said Africa needs 11 million more doctors, nurses and teachers by 2030 to prevent a “social and economic disaster”. It said the 11 million were needed to help the continent cope with a booming population, with the number of children set to increase by 170 million to 750 million in... Read More

August 28, 2017

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10 devastating photos from Hurricane Harvey that will break your heart

Tropical storm, Hurricane Harvey has wrecked catastrophic damage in and around the Gulf Coast of America‘s Texan region over this weekend. At least five people are already confirmed dead in the aftermath of Harvey which forecast calls have predicted may last well into Thursday or Friday, this week. The most devastating part of the torrential... Read More

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June 3, 2017

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All Nigerian governors are a disaster, but Aregbesola remains king | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Over the years, many Nigerian governors have shown a penchant for impunity, misplaced priorities and total inefficiency. But this set current set of governors are proving to be outscoring their predecessors in the inefficiency battle. The Abdulaziz Yari-led Nigeria Governors Forum on Thursday at a meeting held at the governor’s Maitama, Abuja residence ‘decided’ that... Read More

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May 31, 2017

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Ambode’s media and PR team is a disaster

by Samuel Okike Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode is quite skilled at keeping his mouth shut whenever there’s a controversy surrounding him.But to be fair, I think it will be more just to accord the blame to his media and public relations teams. Those guys are a colossal disaster. But to be fair, I think the... Read More

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May 9, 2017

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The VIO menace: How the agency has caused chaos on Lagos roads

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State Government on Monday ordered Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) to immediately leave its roads. The news was met with jubilation by road users in the state. Stories of VIS personnel causing chaos on Lagos roads are not uncommon, especially in cases involving commercial bus drivers. [Read Also:] After VIO, these are... Read More

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January 27, 2017

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Abuja airport runway is completely destroyed, a disaster – Minister

Minister of state for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has said Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway is a disaster waiting to happen. Sirika gave the warning when he received the Coalition for Civil Society Group in Abuja on Friday. He said closure of the airport for six weeks was the only wait to avoid such disaster. Sirika... Read More

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September 9, 2016

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Manasseh Egedegbe: Recession is a word

by Manasseh Egedegbe Recession is a word. It is also a noun. It is a powerful noun that has thrown 4.6 million people out of jobs in a little over a year. A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced, generally identified by a fall in GDP in two... Read More

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May 21, 2016

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Analysis: The PDP needs a major crisis right now

There’s no gainsaying that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has had a terrible year. That will be stating the obvious. From suffering massive losses at the 2015 general election, mass defections, prosecution (or persecution, as some might say) to internal bleeding, the PDP appears to be heading for that very dark and cold place where... Read More

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December 1, 2014

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Opinion: Five Reasons Why Jonathan’s second term Will Be A disaster

by Prince Ken History has a lot of lessons for us. History itself though an event of the past is vision of tomorrow. History is a divine prophet. Little wonder why science relies on history so much to unravel mysteries. I have not seen in history a government or political party in its second term... Read More

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June 18, 2014

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How I was saved from the Titanic 1912 disaster – Survivor

by Charlotte Collyer No survivor knows better than I the bitter cruelty of disappointment and despair. I had a husband to search for, a husband whom, in the greatness of my faith, I had believed would be found in one of the boats. Of the many shocking things that I remember in connection with the... Read More

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May 31, 2014

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Lekki threatened as Alpha Beach overflows (See Photos)

by S’ola Filani The Atlantic Ocean overflowed its banks at the Alpha Beach area today leaving residents of Lekki in a state of panic. Reports say the flooding was aggravated due to the absence of proper drainage in the area around Ocean View Estate which suffered much of the flooding. Residents complain that the disaster... Read More

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November 17, 2013

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15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

by Timothy McGrath Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and the big boss of Vatican City. There are plenty of reasons that might get your hackles up. But — so far, at least — Pope Francis seems pretty hip. Either that’s the truth, or he has the world’s greatest public relations firm on... Read More

October 1, 2013

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Theophilus Ilevbare: #Independence53 – Nigeria is tottering on the edge of disaster

by Theophilus Ilevbare At the milestone of five decades and three years, we must do away with tyrannical tendencies that engender impunity, disregard for the rule of law and the fundamental rights of Nigerians. As Nigeria performs the ritual of celebrating the country at it marks 53-years as an independent nation and a member of... Read More

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September 11, 2013

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Ladies, listen & learn: 18 ways to tell your date is a TOTAL disaster

by Janelle Harris He looks at the street lights, the Dunkin Donuts sign, the homeless man peeing on the sidewalk, anywhere but at you 1. He bumps into someone he knows, really whoops it up in side conversation, and never even bothers to introduce you. 2. If you completely blank on the guy’s name or,... Read More

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May 21, 2013

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Terrifying images of destruction as deadly tornado tears through Oklahoma (PHOTOS)

As many as 91 people were killed and children were feared buried under the rubble of their school after a massive tornado ripped through suburban Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon, leveling all in its path. As of late Monday night, 51 people were confirmed dead and some two dozen children were missing. But officials said... Read More

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May 1, 2013

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Opinion: Disasters are common place, don’t let them stop you

by Ayodotun Rotimi- Akinfenwa Not being all you can be is one of the most profound tragedies of our existence,one that surely encompasses all generations I, personally, don’t think we do disasters any justice. Disasters happen everyday, but a huge percentage of them are not covered by CNN, Aljazeera, BBC or even the local news.... Read More

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March 15, 2013

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SEE Beyonce, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Madonna… 12 biggest photoshop disasters (PHOTOS)

I wish I had the perfect skin … and stomach … and hips … and hair … the list really goes on and on. Fortunately, with just a few little swipes of my mouse and some help from Photoshop, I can have a Victoria’s Secret model body — no plastic surgery or gym time required.... Read More

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January 15, 2013

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Opinion: The real disaster is the failure of governance

by Lanre Olagunju Nations only thrive when the government and citizens do that which is required for economic progress and development. When government decides to remain hopelessly insensitive to its duties, it results into unpopular but severe implications like citizens trying to find individual solutions to public problems. Nigerians do not expect much from the... Read More

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October 9, 2012

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Another one: Dangote, Adenuga, Agbakoba to lead presidential disaster committee

by Isi Esene The president of the federal republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday addressed the nation to intimate the public of efforts that are being made to alleviate the problems of states affected by flood disasters in the past weeks. The state affected include Kogi, Edo, Ebonyi, Anambra, Oyo, Ogun State and... Read More

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September 3, 2012

Eromo Egbejule: Suppose the world ends today… (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I’d hate that I hadn’t tried to protest the actions or inactions of government and my fellow citizens and that indirectly I’d been involved in the demolition at Maroko and the eventual end of the world. Life is too short to “remove USB safely”. Or so I have heard. Remember that 2009 Roland Emmerich hit... Read More

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June 4, 2012

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#DanaCrash: Plane had a history of multiple faults

From Daily Times: The Aviation Safety Network, an exclusive service of the Air Safety Foundation (ASF), in a statement on Monday, revealed that the ill-fated aircraft was acquired by Alaska Airline in November 13, 1990. Twelve years later, on November 4, 2002, the aircraft developed mechanical faults and had an emergency diversion due to smoke in... Read More

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To avert disaster, Africa needs 11m teachers, doctors – UN

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All Nigerian governors are a disaster, but Aregbesola remains king | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Ambode’s media and PR team is a disaster

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Abuja airport runway is completely destroyed, a disaster – Minister

Manasseh Egedegbe: Recession is a word

Analysis: The PDP needs a major crisis right now

Opinion: Five Reasons Why Jonathan’s second term Will Be A disaster

How I was saved from the Titanic 1912 disaster – Survivor

Lekki threatened as Alpha Beach overflows (See Photos)

15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis

Theophilus Ilevbare: #Independence53 – Nigeria is tottering on the edge of disaster

Ladies, listen & learn: 18 ways to tell your date is a TOTAL disaster

Terrifying images of destruction as deadly tornado tears through Oklahoma (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Disasters are common place, don’t let them stop you

SEE Beyonce, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Madonna… 12 biggest photoshop disasters (PHOTOS)

Opinion: The real disaster is the failure of governance

Another one: Dangote, Adenuga, Agbakoba to lead presidential disaster committee

Eromo Egbejule: Suppose the world ends today… (30 Days, 30 Voices)

#DanaCrash: Plane had a history of multiple faults

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