Features Health

Positively abandoned: Stigma and discrimination against HIV-Positive mothers and children in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2020 0

I have been living with HIV virus in the past 15 years. Even though I look healthy and strong following my consistent medication of the Anti Retroviral Drugs, living with the sickness has not been fun. I face stigmatisation and rejection in my community. “the nurses in the community

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Buhari approves NCC, NIPOST, NITDA, other board heads

Ihesiulo Grace 23 December 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in the Parastatals under the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, who confirmed this development in a statement in Abuja, said the appointments were meant to fast-tracking the targets and mandate of the ministry. How I wish Buhari, his men can learn from […]

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FG issues N25m grant to 5 Academies toward nation building

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

Abuja – The Federal Ministry of Science and Technology (FMST) on Tuesday, issued grant of N5 million, each, to five Nigerian Academies to support them in nation building. The Minister, Dr Ogbonaya Onu, on behalf of the Ministry, issued the grants to Nigerian Academies of Science, Engineering, Letters, Education and Social Sciences in Abuja. Onu […]

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EFCC, Leave Sun Newspaper Alone

Ihesiulo Grace 17 December 2019 0

We are in total support of the efforts of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to either rid the nation of corruption or at least reduce the menace to the barest minimum. We are therefore, like many Nigerians to see that people, who otherwise thought they are above the law are now being made to face […]

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Enugu has never had a kind-hearted leader – Fr. Mbaka

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2019 0

The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State as a rare and God-fearing leader who has continued to lead the state with uncommon zeal, passion and humility even after his re-election in office.   Fr. Mbaka who spoke when Gov. Ugwuanyi, accompanied by […]

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Changing of Nigeria currency from Naira to Eco

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

As part of the plan to improve corporation and promote trade among the countries that make up West Africa, leaders of the region have concluded plans for a single currency to be used by members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). ECOWAS had at a conference in Abuja, announced that the currency […]

Brands and Marketing Features

World’s best 100 CEOs: Why Africans were not recognized

Ihesiulo Grace 11 December 2019 0

Following the recent publication of the 2019 100 best performing Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) in the world by Harvard Business review, no African was recognized in the list. Taiwanese CEO Jensen Huang, who co-founded and heads graphics processor company, Nvidia, was ranked the best-performing CEO in 2019. Coca-Cola CEO, Quincey harps on brand consistency HBR […]

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We are praying for our President Muhammadu Buhari – Train commuters

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Some beneficiaries of the Lagos-Ibadan standard guage weeklong free train ride have lauded the Federal Government’s investment in rail transport, and called for sustenance of the inter-state service. The beneficiaries, who spoke on arrival at Iju in Lagos, from Ibadan, described the service as encouraging. They noted that the train departed Ibadan few minutes after […]

Features Health

Challenges of living with HIV in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2019 0

Janet Nnochiri, (not real name), is one of thousands of people who have lived with HIV their whole lives. She is part of the generation born in the 90s when it was difficult to prevent mother-to-child transmission, but the fact that HIV-positive babies could survive to adulthood is a sign of great victory. Nnochori narrated […]

Brands and Marketing Features

Nigeria needs to be placed on world’s map of technology, says engineer who produced sport car

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2019 0

The Nigerian automobile industry has experienced another innovation from a vibrant automotive engineer and fabricator, Jerry Mallo who hails from Plateau State. In an Interview with Nneka Nwogwugwu, Mallo, who is the CEO of Bennie Technologies limited said his motivation is to ensure Nigeria is placed on the world map of technology. Please introduce yourself? Jerry

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MURIC backs Zamfara on stoppage of pensions for gov, others

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2019 0

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) supported the move by the Zamfara State government and House of Assembly to stop payment of pensions and other allowances to all former governors, deputies, speakers and deputy speakers in the state.

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5 reasons for painful sex

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2019 0

Candles lit up, roses nicely thrown all over, softly he spoke into my ears to slowing caressing bodies it didn’t have to take long for my response as my hands ran through his spine in no time sexual arousal came knocking, I felt ready and we dived right in but in tears I bid him […]

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National Theatre: CBN/Banker’s Committee’s agenda and role of BPE/ICRC in Concessions

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2019 0

When news broke recently that the Godwin Emefiele led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Bankers Committee was going to give the National Theatre, Iganmu, a facelift, the announcement was greeted with a mixed grill of scepticism and optimism for the singular reason of the nuance of a seeming interference and not […]

Education Features News

18-year-old Nigerian emerges overall best in WASSCE

Ihesiulo Grace 22 November 2019 0

Abuja – An 18-year-old Nigerian, Peter Arotiba from Kogi State, has been awarded the National Distinction and Merit Award by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for emerging overall best student in the 2018 examinations. Arotiba, who is currently studying Medicine and Surgery at the University of Ibadan, graduated from the Nigeria Air Force Secondary […]

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Buhari is ignoring Nigerian judges

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

By Kolawole Olaniyan President Muhammadu Buhari’s government record on the rule of law is chilling. Since assuming power on May 29, 2015, Mr Buhari has showed a stunning disregard for the rule of law and human rights, ignoring Nigerian judges on at least 40 occasions. And he seems to be getting away with it. The […]

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Why content marketing is relevant for SMEs-Onwumere

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

The Managing Partner of Brandmarks Communications Limited, Chidi Onwumere, in an interview with Nneka Nwogwugwu, emphasized on the relevance of content marketing for brands especially Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). How do you define Content Marketing? Content Marketing apply to all firms. It is a strategic marketing or branding approach that focuses on

Entertainment Features

FG postpones 2019 Abuja Carnival

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2019 0

The Federal Government has announced the postponement of the 2019 Abuja Carnival tagged “Culture for Peace”.

Features Politics

Election in Nigeria has become a war for the ruling class – Falana

Ihesiulo Grace 19 November 2019 0

Human Rights Lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, has warned that if nothing was done to address impunity in the electoral system, Nigeria would continue to witness decreasing rate of voters turnout in future elections. Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), gave the warning on Monday in Abuja, while speaking as a panelist at a Digital […]

Education Features

CBT proprietors laud JAMB for using biometric for examination

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2019 0

Abuja – The Computer-Based Test Proprietors Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has lauded the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for using biometric technology in the conduct of its examinations. The President of CPAN, Mr Maxwell Akwuruoha made the commendation at an event to mark CPAN first National Symposium in Abuja on Saturday. Akwuruoha said that the

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Why IG redeployed Lagos, Kano, Ogun, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bauchi CPs

Ihesiulo Grace 15 November 2019 0

The Inspector General of Police has ordered the redeployment of some Commissioners of Police According to a statement by Dcp Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters on Thursday he said the Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu ordered the immediate posting/redeployment of the following Commissioners of Police to states as follows: Baylesa: Court grants […]