Dayo Emmanuel

PHC in Oyediran Village Aground for Over 8 Years as Residents Bemoan

Residents of Oyediran village in Osun State have, for over eight long years, been enduring life without access to healthcare, as the once-functioning Oyediran Primary Health Centre remains deserted, forcing them to travel long distances for medical services and putting their lives at risk, reports Noah Aderoju, who was on a sight visit to the PHC. In the words of …

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Nollywood Comic Icon, Mr. Ibu Passes Away at 62 Despite Earlier Amputation

In a tragic turn of events, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, a renowned figure in Nigeria’s Nollywood industry, has passed away at the age of 62. According to sources close to the family, Mr Ibu breathed his last on Saturday afternoon after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Evercare Hospital, Lekki, following a relapse a …

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‘Banks Can Help Nigeria Overcome Vices Worsening Economic Crises’

Aishat Jeleel-Ojuade is a graduate of the University of Ilorin where she studied accounting. She also holds an MBA from same institution and has spent over 20 years in the banking industry in Nigeria. In this interview with DAYO EMMANUEL, she shares her robust banking experience including her role as Manager and Team Lead in a leading Bank. She also …

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Eminent Environmentalist, Nnimmo Bassey Launches Book in Solidarity with Makoko Residents

Renowned environmentalist Dr. Nnimmo Bassey unveiled his latest book, “I See the Invisible,” a poetry collection addressing environmental concerns, with a special focus on the challenges faced by the residents of Makoko community in Lagos State. Bassey emphasized the significance of solidarity with the people of Makoko, citing their resilience in the face of climate change and government threats of …

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Osun Fights Misinfo, Boosts HPV Vaccine Uptake for Women’s Health

Misinfo

By Noah Aderoju Osun State is currently facing a challenging bout with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine hesitancy, fueled by online misinformation, political rumours, and a lack of awareness about the vaccine’s purpose. In October 2023, the federal government introduced the HPV vaccine into its routine immunization system, aiming to reach 7.7 million girls by 2025. It started a nationwide campaign …

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United Nations Recognises 6 KolaDaisi University Students As Millennium Fellows

Six students from KolaDaisi University (KDU) in Ibadan, Oyo State have been honored as Millennium Fellows by the United Nations after successfully completing a rigorous social impact project and fellowship program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sekinat Kola-Aderoju, Acting Director of the Academic Planning Unit, and Dr. Archibong-Okonneh from the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, the KDU graduates distinguished …

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Tinubu Initiates Implementation of 12-Year-Old Oransanye Report

After more than a decade of delay, President Bola Tinubu has initiated the implementation of recommendations from the Stephen Oransanye report, aimed at reforming Nigeria’s federal agencies. Commissioned by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2011, the Oransanye report proposed the consolidation, merger, or elimination of numerous redundant and inefficient government parastatals. During a federal executive council (FEC) meeting held on …

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Charting Nigeria’s Future: Learning From History to Forge a New Path

An African adage says we must look at where we are coming from in order to get to where we are going. This means that to chart a successful course, we must learn from history. This is the case of Nigeria today. Myriads of problems confronting Nigeria and subsequent governments either sincere or not have tried to protect solutions but …

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‘Corruption, Lack of Accountability, Political Instability Are Reasons For Leadership Deficit’

Amb. Olusiji Aina PhD, is a Development Economist, Sustainability Specialist, and International Speaker who leverages over 20 years of experience to drive global economic empowerment and sustainable development. With expertise in leadership, strategy, and management, Aina spearheads multi-million-dollar projects, recognised by global awards and United Nations appointments. As Co-Chairman of the Kogi State Economic Council, he shapes economic policies and …

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Nonprofit Organisation Distributes Free Education Materials to Needy Students

In a bid to alleviate the burden of costly academic materials and promote education accessibility, Serene Early-Trobb Concepts (Initiative), a nonprofit organization dedicated to children’s rights, has initiated a campaign to distribute free education materials to indigent pupils in public schools. The organization’s recent effort targeted approximately 200 pupils from Ojota Nursery/Primary School, GRA Nursery and Primary School, and Emmanuel …

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