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WNTD Day: Sightsavers Triumphs Over Lymphatic Filariasis, Giving Nigerians Second Chance At Life

El Ameen Ibrahim   For decades, countless Nigerians silently battled lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease that leaves sufferers with painfully swollen limbs...

Our Markets must open on Mondays for the sake of the state’s economy — Soludo

By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo has insisted that all markets and shops across Anambra State must remain open on every working day, including Mondays,...

Woman faints after being caned 140 times under Indonesian province’s sharia law

Woman and man accused of sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol faced what is likely to be one of the severest punishments since Aceh...

Niger’s military ruler vows retaliation after gunfire and explosions heard in capital

General Tchiani accuses France, Benin and the Ivory Coast of links to attack near Niamey’s airport and thanks Russian troops for defence efforts Heavy...

Yusuf’s Red Cap on Tinubu’s Red Carpet, by Azu Ishiekwene

After months of dallying and endless speculations, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State finally broke ranks with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, his in-law, mentor and political...

Tax Reform Issues, by Donu Kogbara

Much has been said and is being said about the Federal Government’s controversial tax reforms. They got off to a very bad start when some...

2027 and the mindless criticisms of Tinubu 

By FRANK EGBORO  Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, often referred to as the “father of modern science.” He made significant contributions to...

Zacch Adedeji: The Burden Of Reformers!

It is unfortunate – though pleasant surprises can occasionally ‘crop up’ – that Zacch Adelabu Adedeji is unlikely to be among the recipients of...

When the stolen lands of Greenland redefine international politics, by Owei Lakemfa

Western Europe which for the first time in 80 years has sent troops in a growing dispute with the United States, US, is falsely...

Getting 100 million Nigerians into the tax net, by Adekunle Adekoya

IN the January 9 edition of this column, I discussed taxation, the new tax laws and the well-being of our country and our people in so...

Venezuela approves bill to open oil sector to foreign investment after US pressure

Law will give private companies more control but experts unsure whether reforms go far enough for US Venezuela’s congress has approved a bill making significant...

‘Chilling’ hacking network is targeting vulnerable children, charity warns

Ecosystem known as the Com is carrying out extreme exploitation, violence and sexual abuse, says report A leading UK online safety charity has issued a...