British journalist Mark Doyle is on record as one of the outstanding, but very few, “engendered species” of foreign correspondents who reported on and in Africa, its people, and conflicts from the heart, with understanding and empathy. Other survivors from the old brigade of news hunters, whom I can...
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By PAUL EJIME Odoo is a business management software suite developed in Belgium. But its advert billboard often reminds me of Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s popular song with the same acronym. O. D. O. O, or Overtake Don Overtake Overtake, is the title of Fela’s 1989 album, which, like most of his revolutionary songs,...
Stakeholders have called for stronger Africa-centred systems to reduce barriers affecting intra-African trade. They made the call during a workshop on African trade settlement innovation held in Abuja for regional economic development. The workshop was convened under the auspices of the Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Centre for Regional Integration...
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has endorsed the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket South. He described the decision as “a step toward national healing, fairness and national unity.” Kwankwaso spoke on Saturday while addressing delegates at the party’s national convention in Abuja....
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has inducted 448 new members into the Institute at its 4th Quarter induction ceremony held on December, 2025, in Abuja. This brings to 1,516 the total number of new members inducted this year, according to a statement by the Institute’s Director, Public...
I have often emphasised the thin, but important line between journalism and public relations. A journalist thrives on controversy; every confrontation is newsworthy. Public relations, however, demands restraint, maturity, and controlled messaging. It is about protecting integrity, building credibility, and cultivating long-term trust. Unfortunately, in Nigeria’s current political landscape,...
By Abiemwense Moru – Poverty is a global menace distressing millions of people, depriving them the essentials of living and increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts. It is not merely a lack of income; it is a deep, suffocating force affecting mental health, dignity, and life itself. For millions,...
By ABIEMWENSE MORU, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the bustling markets of Kaduna State, where traders, artisans, and shoppers mingle daily, a quiet revolution is underway–one that promises to transform how Nigerians understand and use medicine. The Pharmafluence Education Advancement Network (PEAN) is leading this charge, bringing vital...
Oral health, though often overlooked, plays an important role in an individual’s overall well-being. It encompasses the condition of the mouth, teeth, and facial structures, enabling individuals to eat, breathe, and speak comfortably while maintaining self-confidence and social engagement. However, albeit its importance, oral health remains a severely neglected...
On February 6, the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocating for its eradication. This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace”, urged greater action to...