Since January this year, residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja have encountered heat like never before. The heat wave has left tears, sorrow, and ugly scars. The phenomenon of new temperature is compounding the already bad health challenge for the residents. Against this backdrop, Gom Mirian in this report spoke with some poultry…
Probably, the abuse or molestation of the boy child is worse when compared to the opposite sex counterpart. But, unlike the girl child, who has virtually everybody to mount campaign over her plight, the boy child is left to fight for himself. It is even considered in some places a taboo to discuss about boy…
Disruption is an understatement. To describe the situation lucidly, extinct is the correct word. Indeed, without equivocation, the snap of internet services last week left a tale of woes. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour reports the socio-economic challenges faced by users. Internet service disruption almost all of last week in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, reportedly caused…
Women Leading the Charge in Nigeria’s Banking Sector In Nigeria’s banking sector, a significant shift is underway as women increasingly assume leadership roles, breaking long-standing gender barriers and setting new benchmarks for success. This transition is reshaping the dynamics of the industry, traditionally dominated by men, and ushering in a new era of diversity and…
For a century, World Tuberculosis Day has been officially observed on March 24 after the discovery by Dr Robert Koch, on the cause of tuberculosis. This year’s theme is titled “Yes! We can end TB” which is crucial to addressing the pressing death rate as a result of tuberculosis in Nigeria. Nigeria’s challenges remain significant,…
Juliet Jacob looks at how the current economic hardship is robbing school children from eating healthy foods in school, as their parents grapple with financial tough times which makes them to forgo or have half-measure lunch packs they once enjoyed. Coping Without Lunch or Healthy Feeding in School It used to be a top priority…
“What baffles me is the boldness in these young drug dealers”. This is how a disturbed resident painted the rising trend of teenagers involved in hard drug trade in Abuja. You will notice them on the streets and avenues of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. But these gang of youths in the growing hard drugs…
The current high cost of living has pushed the prices of contraceptives, condoms, and drugs worrisomely out of reach of many Nigerians. The concern however is if the situation persists chances of baby boom, and unchecked pregnancies among teens are high, Jumoke Olasunkanmi reports from a survey conducted recently. In the midst of Nigeria’s…
Pushed by severe hunger many Nigerian youths and families have resorted to invading, attacking and looting food items warehouses in the country to survive the current hardship. In this report Jumoke Olasunkanmi visits the different scenarios, drama and raises pertinent questions. How Did Nigeria Get Here? Nigeria is currently facing one of its most…
Today, March 14, 2024, the long awaited Tinubu-led government initiated Student Loan Scheme was scheduled for Presidential launch, given the wide publicity it attracted. But barely 48 hours to the mush advertised inauguration the government shifted the date indefinitely. It was not the first time. Since January this year the launch has been postponed more…
