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Feb

16

2025

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Abia Cares: Supporting Our Elderly, Strengthening Our Community By Investing In Our Aging Population – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, People Reorientation

Abia Cares: Supporting Our Elderly, Strengthening Our Community by Investing in Our Aging Population Elderly residents in Abia State face significant health-related challenges, exacerbated by systemic gaps in healthcare access and infrastructure. A 2022 National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report revealed that 65% of elderly individuals lack access to functional healthcare facilities, compounded by a dire shortage of geriatric specialists—only three serve the state’s estimated 500,000 elderly population. Chronic diseases like hypertension affect 48% of seniors, yet only 30% receive consistent care due to cost barriers and clinic distances. Mental health struggles are equally pressing: while 20% of Nigerian elders…

Feb

15

2025

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Asagba Bans Unregistered Native Doctors, As Oba Of Benin Warns Against Misuse Of Attires

Culture, News Flash, People Reorientation

Asagba Bans Unregistered Native Doctors, As Oba Of Benin Warns Against Misuse Of Attires The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, yesterday, banned the activities of unregistered native doctors and their female (Ezewanyi) counterparts who are of non-Asaba extraction in Asaba and environs, saying: “The way and manner they operate is detrimental to the peace and well-being of our land.”The monarch also decried the massive influx of people from other states who currently constitute a nuisance in the state. Addressing journalists at his Palace, Prof. Azinge said: “We have banned activities of Ezewanyi because they have suddenly taken over the…

Feb

06

2025

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The Hall Of Shame: A Critique Of Waste, Hypocrisy, And Moral Decay In Modern Democracies – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation, Politics

The Hall of Shame: A Critique of Waste, Hypocrisy, and Moral Decay in Modern Democracies In a world where billions wallow in poverty, hunger, and despair, the grotesque excesses of so-called democratic governments and their bloated bureaucracies stand as a testament to moral bankruptcy. The recent revelations of wasteful spending by USAID, highlighted by @PressSec, are not merely isolated incidents but emblematic of a deeper rot that has infected the soul of modern governance. These examples—ranging from $1.5 million to promote DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in Serbia to $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru—are not just frivolous…

Dec

30

2024

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‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Fireworks

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Judiciary, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘I’m Ready For War,’ Dele Farotimi Blows Hot Amid Legal Battle Dele Farotimi, a human rights activist and lawyer, has just broken his silence amid a heated legal battle. In a bold statement on X, Farotimi declared, “I’m ready for war”. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled against principalities and powers, but I am human enough to retain the capacity to shed tears of joy in appreciation of the grace of God, expressed in the concerted efforts of fellow victims. “My battle axes are newly sharpened, my guns primed, I am ready to war. “My resolve was NEVER tested,…

Oct

09

2024

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Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FGN Tells Nigerians

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, People Reorientation

Seek Permission Before Using The National Anthem – FG Tells Nigerians The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to seek permission before using the national anthem. A statement by the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu on Wednesday, said seeking permission was necessary to avoid misinterpretation. He further announced that press conferences will be held across all states to initiate the sensitisation campaign on the agency’s new policies. He, however, did not state in what context permission should be sought before the anthem could be sung, or its lyrics could be used. “As custodians of Nigeria’s…

Sep

19

2024

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No MORE Stopping To Check Papers – Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits

Human Rights, News Flash, People Reorientation

‘No More Stopping To Check Papers’, Police Reveal NPF E-CMR Benefits The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, shared the development through a series of social media posts on Thursday, highlighting the ease and efficiency of the “e-policing” innovation. Adejobi said under the leadership of Inspector-General Olukayode Egbetokun, the Electronic Central Motor Registry system has been launched to make roads safer and the policing process smoother. The FPRO said this new…

Sep

18

2024

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First Lady Of Nigeria, Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric

FGN, News Flash, People Reorientation

Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a symbol of national unity. The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Bamidele, who went home with a prize of ₦25m, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady. In her keynote address at the unveiling of the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric and announcement of the winner of the competition held on Monday at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Tinubu explained…

Jun

20

2024

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Wike, Sim, Orokpo, Arome And Lessons On Mentorship – By Charles Awuzie

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Education, People Reorientation, Politics

Wike, Sim, Orokpo, Arome and lessons on mentorship by Charles Awuzie…. I have decided to bundle religion with politics in this post believing that my followers have now mentally evolved to such an extent that they are no longer sentimentally attached to their political or religious sects but to logic, truth and a desire to grow. If you are a mentor, father, leader or teacher to someone, please read this post. And if someone has helped you in your journey in life, also read this post. First of all, I want to thank Brothers Arome and Orokpo for the maturity…

Jun

16

2024

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Think About This: The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities – Shehu Sani

Environment, Columns/Opinions/Letters, People Reorientation

The Clock Ticks For EveryMan And His Vanities - Shehu Sani I have visited the expensive Homes of many of my Big friends and these are my few findings They have well stocked library but no time and composure to read. They have a Standard swimming pool but no time to swim. They have many cars but always driven in the bullet proof one. They have home Gardens but no time for home picnic. They have all kinds of food on the table,but can only eat the one recommended by their Doctors. They have the most expensive phones but the…

Jun

14

2024

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There’s Hunger, New Anthem Not Priority – Makinde

Economy, News Flash, People Reorientation

There’s Hunger, New Anthem Not Priority – Makinde Amidst the growing economic challenges facing Nigeria, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has decried the Federal Government’s recent re-introduction of old national anthem, calling for a shift in priorities towards addressing pressing issues such as hunger and poverty. Makinde, who blasted the decision yesterday as “a waste of time and resources,” stated that “the return of old national anthem shouldn’t be our priority when so many Nigerians are suffering.” Makinde maintained that the country must prioritise economic development, saying there could not be production without mobilisation. According to the governor, the…