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Almost on a daily basis, Nigeria appears as one huge playground where serious matters affecting human beings are being masqueraded and allowed to ease off. A masquerade ceremony is a cultural or religious event that involves the wearing of masks. In fact, the wearing of face masks by individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic is simple. Government is a culprit in the masquerading business- showing or telling the masses what they want to hear but the real intentions of its policy are shielded for obvious reasons. For some persons, a masquerade is a ritual that must be observed. In Akwa Ibom…

By: Akanimo Sampson Malaria Consortium, a group, says malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all deaths of children under five in Nigeria. According to the group, patients in rural areas often struggle to access treatment, as health facilities are difficult for them to reach. “Our work has shown that with the right training and supervision, low-literate community health workers (CHWs) are able to identify and treat severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in their communities,’’ it says. However, malnutrition is not properly addressed in guidelines for the integrated community case management of childhood illnesses in the country. While promising and cost-effective models exist, they have not been adapted for low-literacy settings. Malaria Consortium says that is why it conducted a…

No fewer than seven lawyers have challenged the re-appointment of Prof. Eno Ibanga, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) at Ikot Akpaden in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, after serving his mandatory five-year single term. Under the aegis of Concerned Lawyers Forum (CLF), the lawyers stated in their originating summons under suit number: HU\2\2020 and enlisted for hearing at the High Court 10, Uyo alleged that governor Udom Emmanuel flouted the relevant section of the law establishing the university in 2009. The principal claimant, Mr. Nsikak Akai, who spoke in…

Nigeria recorded 389 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, bringing the total number to 12,223 in the country. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control-NCDC made the announcement via its Twitter handle, saying that no fewer than 342 patients have died from coronavirus-related complications in the country. NCDC said, “On the 6th of June 2020, 389 new confirmed cases and 9 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. “No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. “Till date, 12,233 cases have been confirmed, 3,826 cases have been discharged and 342 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal…

Some Nigerians have punched the buttons of Twitter and poured bile on the comment by Bello Abdullahi Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, that “the Fulani own Nigeria and will rule the country forever.” Femi Fani-Kayode, in his Twitter, retweeted Hore’s statement, “Abdullahi Abdullahi who stated this in an interview with the Sun, also revealed that his organisation had concluded arrangements to flag-off its own security outfit with about 5,000 to 100,000 vigilantes to be deployed across all the states of the country. Fani-Kayode, an ex-Minister of Aviation quoted “He said that Fulani don’t need permission from…

By: Akanimo Sampson An Italian energy major, Eni, that is operating an offshore oil terminal in Bayelsa State, has run into trouble with its host community. Brass, a coastal community in Bayelsa is demanding remediation on their environment and economic damages to their canal by the Brass Crude Export Terminal for the past 48 years. The community lawyers from Ntephe, Smith and Wills, a reputable law firm, made the demand in a letter dated May 25 to the Managing Director of Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC). NAOC is a subsidiary of Eni operating the offshore oil terminal along with some…

Nigeria has confirmed 328 persons contracted coronavirus in Nigeria in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 11,844. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control which made this known on Friday, said, “On the 5th of June 2020, 328 new confirmed cases and 10 deaths were recorded in Nigeria. “No new state has reported a case in the last 24 hours. “Till date, 11844 cases have been confirmed, 3696 cases have been discharged and 333 deaths have been recorded in 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory. “The 328 new cases are reported…

For the first time, a prominent radio On-Air Personality in the country has held back witty criticisms and congratulated Apostle Johnson Suleman, the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International on his wedding anniversary. Daddy Freeze, fond of criticising men of God copiously, in his Twitter handle rejoiced with Suleman and his wife, Lizzy on their 16th wedding anniversary. Freeze tweeted on Friday “Happy wedding Anniversary to this couple. A son of God who makes peace and his wonderful wife. He is thoughtful and kindhearted to a fault. A beautiful couple, a wonderful union they make a lovely family.” Apostle…

The Premier League football is set to return on June 17 after its hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, English Premiership League has released fixtures for the 2019/20 season with dates and kick-off times, showing that the remaining 92 matches will start from June 17 to July 2. See the full schedule below:  Wed 17th June Aston Villa vs Sheffield United (6 pm) Sky Sports Man City vs Arsenal (8 pm) Sky Sports Fri 19th June Norwich vs Southampton (6 pm) Sky Sports Tottenham vs Manchester United (8 pm) Sky Sports Sat 20th June Watford vs Leicester (12.30 pm)…

By: Akanimo Sampson A global rights group, Human Rights Watch, is calling on governments at all levels to focus on helping the most vulnerable with educational, healthcare, and social programmes to ensure each person live a life of dignity with a fair chance to reach their potential Speaking against the backdrop of the worrisome racial killings in the US, the rights group says, “it is impossible not to be appalled watching the video of a Minneapolis police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck as he gasps for his life and finally loses it. “No one should ever be…