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Some people treat us as lesser humans ― Persons Living with Disabilities
By Emma Una, Calabar Persons Living with Disabilities have lamented the disdain with which some people treat them as if they are lesser humans. Speaking in an emotion-laden voice, Dr.
Fidelity Bank announces 53.9% growth profit before tax to N10.1bn for Q1 2021
Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, MD/CEO of Fidelity Bank Plc Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc recorded a strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2021, posting appreciable growth in profits for
Igbo Presidency: How best to realise it
• Igbo need to be strong in the two main political parties • Buhari’s nepotism will strengthen Igbo Presidency clamour —INC • Igbo need to assure that they won’t use
Nigeria’s Flutterwave Named One of TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies
Nigerian fintech firm, Flutterwave has been named a “Pioneer” on TIME’s 2021 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the World. The firm is the only African company in
Water Scarcity in Borum: Community digs tube wells to meet needs
Nurse Monjok at the brook the ‘feeds’ the PHC *Health centre fetches water from brook to conduct midwifery, other operations *Ad hoc solution saves PHC as govt boreholes lack pumping
IYC urged to shun planned protest over NDDC board
By Davies Iheamnachor A former President of Ijaw Youths Council, IYC, Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has advised youths from Ijaw nation to shelve their plans to shut down the Niger Delta
Kayan Mata: Tales of mythical age-long sex enhancer
By Kayode Olaitan (Agency Reporter) Claimed to be potent as sex enhancer among users, Kayan Mata — some local herbal preparations (aphrodisiacs) — has generated electric mix of feelings among
Politics, morals and law
Chief Afe Babalola SAN By Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, “The question I ask myself is: Must you lie if you want to remain in politics?” Deeply woven within the fabric
Bowing to Pressure, Somalia’s President Drops Bid to Extend Term
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has announced he will not attempt to extend his term by two years, bowing to domestic and international pressure after clashes in the capital, Mogadishu.
Buhari presides over FEC at First Lady Conference Hall
Section of some of the ministers present. PHOTO: BAYO OMOBORIOWO By Johnbosco Agbakwuru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 43rd virtual Federal Executive Council, meeting at the First
