We won’t recover from the pandemic unless leaders can persuade citizens that they’re spending wisely. By Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The world will not be rid of Covid-19 until we have a safe and effective vaccine available to everyone. We will not recover from the far-reaching economic impact of the pandemic without a new social compact Read More…
By Dr. Jekwu Ozoemene I just saw the trending Mr. and Mrs. Smith Red Table Talk Video that has majority of Nigerians branding Jada as an evil manipulative witch-bitch and Will as a cuckold husband. They say that the couple’s marriage is toxic. I would have to choose my words carefully before some brand me Read More…
Ignorance kills! Think about your loved ones! By Azuka Jebose Two days ago, the death counts were at 122,000, from the coronavirus infection disease in the United States. These finest hours, more than 1500 beautiful people had died within two days. Additional 1500 loved ones shall mourn and bury their loved dead, perhaps, from a Read More…
The latest Nigerian COVID-19 figure is 23,000 plus. The rate of new cases averages 500 per day. By the end of July, we may reach 40,000 plus officially nationwide. NCDC may wish to admit or play the ostrich and dismiss the fact. The truth is unofficial figures are close to 300% of publicised figures. Many Read More…
COVID19 notes by Azuka Jebose, Survivor THIS SHIT IS REAL! Thank you very much my people. I truly appreciate your prayers, love and affection. Please continue to listen to science and take precautions to live safely against this raging pandemic.Practice everything science recommends to keep safe. This is not about stubbornness, religion, wealth, politics or Read More…
VIEW FROM ABROAD By Jean Claude Homawoo Having grown up in Africa and Europe, the reality of life as a Black man in the U.S. did not truly hit me until I was a junior in college. As an honor student, I’d never been in any real trouble, that is until I got into an Read More…
It all started on Friday, 29th May, 2020. I felt ill. I had started running a temperature. But it was late in the night, so I just took paracetamol to control the shivering. On Saturday, 30th May 2020, my wife got me some malaria medication and antibiotics just in case I may also be suffering Read More…
By Kelechi Onuobia There are numerous issues those of us under lockdown have had to face, but would we be overlooking those little benefits that are being affected by the pandemic entails? More than a third of the world’s population has been advised to stay in the one place where they do not pose such Read More…
By Nkanu Egbe Nigeria is in the fourth week of official lockdown in Lagos, Ogun States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus. Monday, 14th April, President Muhammadu Buhari announced a further two weeks of complete lockdown. And while it may seem that restrictions in these areas may Read More…
By Obiageli Ezekwesili The covid-19 pandemic has dealt a severe injury to Africa’s development prospects and worsened the conditions of its poor and vulnerable. Although there are calls for voluntary international aid to support the continent during this difficult time, this is far from the best solution. The continent must be accorded damages and liability Read More…
