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Editorial

Nigerians and access to safe water

The saying that water is life holds true for every society. In fact, life on earth will cease to exist in the absence of water. That is why the resource always takes the pride of place in the development templates of governments all over the world. The usefulness of water is made more imperative by […]
Editorial

As Nigerians celebrate Yuletide

Every year, the month of December heralds the Yuletide in the Christian calendar. Not only is December the last month in the year, its symbolism is made manifest by the flurry of breathtaking activities across the entire globe. From the north to south and from east to west, the entire humanity celebrates the month with […]
Editorial

UNESCO and 62m illiterate Nigerians

Recently, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) disclosed that more than 62 million Nigerians are illiterate. According to international education body, it will take no less than 58years of investment to eradicate illiteracy in the country, even with innovations like Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and other learning
News

Nigerians asked to support IDPs in their community

Nigerians have been urged to support and take care of the IDPs, living amongst them in host communities and camps across the country.  The Adamawa state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Ahmad Sajoh, who made the call while speaking at a two-day workshop organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), with support from […]
News

FG commends Nigerians for their resilience under recession

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has commended Nigerians for their resilience despite the tough times occasioned by the economic recession, assuring that the government remains focused on implementing realistic policies that will reverse the trend.The Minister stated this in Lagos on Monday in his keynote address at the 4th Commonwealth Public
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Abubakar urges Nigerians to maintain peace

…as Jonathan, Abubakar, Ekweme, Danjuma, Sambo, others honour Anenih Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has appealed to Nigerians to always maintain peace in the interest of the oneness and progress of the country. General Abubakar made the appeal at the weekend in Abuja during the unveiling of the book titled, “My Life […]
Headlines News

South Africa Is Now Hell for Us – Nigerians

South Africa has turned hell on earth, where non Zulu-speaking foreigners are being lynched by mobs. The country has continued to witness xenophobic attacks on foreigners, including Nigerians,. Some traumatized Nigerians living in South Africa, who on Wednesday spoke with the Daily Times, expressed fears for their lives and pleaded for an urgent action from […]
News

Orekoya Three Kids Kidnapped Found, Says Mother

The three Orekoya kids, Demola; Adedamola and Aderomola, who were declared missing about a week ago are now confirmed to have been reunited with their parents in Lagos. This was made known to the public after Adebisi Orekoya, mother of the three children, took to Facebook to thank Nigerians for their support and prayers. In […]
Health

Expert Urges Nigerians to Undergo Regular Check-Ups

A public health consultant, Dr Omowunmi Bakare, has advised Nigerians to visit medical experts for regular check-up. Bakare gave the advice in Ado Ekiti during a public lecture titled: “The prevention of cardiovascular disease”, organised by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), the Babatunde Femi Owolabi Memorial Heart Foundation. According to her, the rising incidence