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 the raging youth unemployment challenge in the country, will flash a feel that all is well with the Nigerian youths in the areas of employment and economic well being. But contrary to this believe the mind […]

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 result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to Premium Times, the suspension was contained in the orders of Otis Wright, a district judge in California, released on September 23. The trial will now continue on May […]

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 the global coronavirus pandemic. This is according to the Proprietor, Gran Hermano Academy, Chijioke Nwajioha who spoke to TNC correspondent who monitored resumption of school activities for exit classes in Anambra State. Over the past […]

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 during the coronavirus pandemic. Algeria has recently experienced a resurgence in coronavirus cases, with the current total number of infections at 29,229 according to the WHO. The EU safe list has countries considered as having […]

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 establishment of several federal government commissions, agencies, river basins and other intervention agencies to benefit targeted communities and the generality of the people. Despite that commendable effort, most of those established organizations are now epicentres […]

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 architect of the response himself catches the virus, he is either a more informed person for his sin or a buffoon in need of serious chastising.  In June, the prime minister claimed pride in announcing […]

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 before it comes to stay. No disease is completely eradicated from the face of the earth. Various kinds of drugs are produced and made readily available to manage it and its attendant consequences. For this […]

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 believes little result has been achieved because the Nigerian government was not prepared for the emergency.  Katchy was speaking with TNC correspondent in Awka, on the development and efforts by the government to curtail the […]

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 China over the Coronavirus pandemic. Recall that Ezekwesili had last month in a post on ‘The Washington Post’ asked China to pay compensation to African countries over the Coronavirus pandemic. According to her, China ought to pay […]

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 driven by a woman. She had her kids inside. At that time, l was crazy about jeeps, especially when it was a woman behind the wheels. I have always wanted to own one so while […]