Youth Unemployment and Government Slanted Efforts
A peripheral look at the list of actions so far taken by the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to quail...
coronavirus pandemic
U.S suspends Hushpuppi’s trial
The trial of Hushpuppi, an embattled Nigerian internet celebrity, earlier billed to commence this month, has been suspended as a...
Provide palliatives to private school teachers- educationist, Nwajioha tells FG
Teachers under private schools across Nigeria have been identified as the worst hit by the current schools' lockdown occasioned by...
Algeria Removed From EU Safe Travel List
The European Union has removed Algeria from its updated list of countries whose citizens are allowed to enter the bloc...
Time to do away with NDDC, NEDC, NSITF, River Basins, NiMet, NIRSAL etc
It was out of desire, commitment and mounted pressure by interested agitators and some policymakers in government that facilitated the...
While the Shark Still Swims: Boris Johnson, Super Saturday and Super Responsibilities
By most accounts, the response of UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the coronavirus pandemic has been abysmal. When the...
COVID-19: Its Time To Safeguard The Rural Communities From Infection
Coronavirus pandemic is one not in a hurry to leave the scene any time soon. Unfortunately, it has like others...
FG, States not prepared COVID-19 pandemic- Prof Katchy
Despite all efforts by governments at various levels towards handling the coronavirus pandemic, a Professor of Alternative Medicine, Peter Katchy...
China tackles Oby Ezekwesili over compensation for Coronavirus Pandemic
The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has lashed out at Oby Ezekwesili, a former Minister of Education, for demanding compensation from...
There’s a hidden blessing in that setback
I had just stepped out of my compound that morning when this beautiful metallic grey jeep drove past. It was...
Buhari reacts to high rate of deaths in Kano
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that his government is with the people of Kano and will not let them down....
NCAA Extends Closure of Five International Airports for Another 2 Weeks
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA said it has extended the closure of some five (5) International airports in Nigeria...
Coronavirus: Oil price hits lowest in 21 years
As coronavirus pandemic continues to spread its wing across the globe and oppressing global market, price of oil plunged to...
Ebonyi govt announces full lockdown, to commence house-to-house COVID-19 testing
An emergency meeting of the expanded Ebonyi State Security Council has resolved to fully lock down the state in response...
Safety From COVID-19 Pandemic Isn’t Safety From Violence For Women, UNFPA Says
For many women around the world, safety from the coronavirus pandemic is not safety from violence. Countries facing lockdowns and...
COVID 19: Why Are The Rich No More Travelling?
In his seminal poem, 'An Essay On Man' (1734), Alexander Pope, easily the most celebrated poet of eighteenth century England,...
How COVID-19 has exposed the ‘African disease’
Many Nigerians are optimistic that we are going to overcome the Coronavirus pandemic but nobody can certainly tell when or...
Crimewave drops across the globe amid coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic that has crippled big-box retailers and other small businesses worldwide may be making a dent in illicit...
COVID-19: Ex-senator speaks in defence of China
As the Coronavirus pandemic rages on and the stereotype used on China concerning the origin of the disease, a former...
ILO Panel To Countries: Treat Seafarers As Key Workers During Coronavirus Pandemic
A panel of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) wants seafarers to be treated as ‘key workers’ and exempted from travel...
Bauchi govt earmarks N10 million for fumigation against COVID-19
The Bauchi State Government has earmarked N10 million for fumigation against coronavirus pandemic in the state. The State Commissioner for...
COVID-19: Measures Adopted By Central Banks Not Benefiting All Workers- ILO’s Senior Economist
A senior official of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has faulted measures being adopted by central banks to cushion the...
Dangerous Gifts: Coronavirus and Trump’s Sanctions Regime
The global effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic has been one of stutters and staggers. There are go-it-alone instances of...
Opposition APC hails Gov. Wike for taking critical decisions
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has hailed the State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for taking necessary measures...
Beware! Scammers Now Using Coronavirus Pandemic To Swindle Citizens
Scammers are currently taking advantage of the raging coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria to swindled unsuspecting citizens. The Federal Government has...
Coronavirus: Over 320 Million Children Missing School Meals
More than 320 million children around the world are currently missing out on school meals due to school closures because...
