Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu is areputable Nigerian businessman and politician. His quotes often reflect his views on leadership, national development, and unity. Here are a few notable quotes attributed to him: “Nigeria is a country rich in resources but poor in development because of the leadership deficit. What we need is visionary leadership that is…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has stated that the FCT is not allowed to be used for the hunger protests planned for August 1st. During a security meeting on Thursday, Wike stated to reporters that protests on August 1st will be prohibited in FCT. He stressed that no protests will…
Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City. He is the son of Fred Trump, a real estate developer, and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. Trump is married to Melania Trump, his third wife, and has five children, Donald Jr., Ivanka, Eric, Tiffany, and Barron. Trump attended the New York…
The sexual abuse of young people commonly referred to as minors is alarming. A recent data released by UNICEF puts the figure at 19 million Nigerian children who had experienced one form of sexual molestation or another. Against the backdrop of the concerning depravity, Juliet Jacob writes. Concerning Wave of Molestation of Minor…
The former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on Thursday, reportedly fainted outside the Federal High Court in Abuja just before his plea hearing was supposed to take place. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Mamman was outside the courtroom waiting for his case to be called when he collapsed. His counsel, Femi Ate, SAN,…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the needs of persons with disabilities (PWDs) by significantly increasing the budget allocation for this marginalized group in the 2024 supplementary budget and the 2025 budget. This call aims to foster a more inclusive governance process in Nigeria. According to…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it’s has introduced a new Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy to combat sexual abuse in Nigeria’s educational institutions. The Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education / Spokesperson for the Commission, Demola Bakare, shared this information in a press release provided to Africa Health Report (AHR)…
Recently, Shoprite Nigeria, a retail chain stores, and conglomerate announced it is shutting down operations and cited its inability to cope with the country’s current economic downturn, among several other reasons. Juliet Jacob reports the underlying causes, and implications for the Nigerian economy. The Departure of Shoprite In recent years, Nigeria has faced…
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a persistent issue in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting women. Juliet Jacob revisits the issues, particularly, high-profile cases in Nigeria’s civil service space, in this report. Despite legal frameworks and organizational policies, the problem of workplace sexual molestation lingers, creating hostile environments that hinder employee well-being and performance. Recent…
The Federal Government has officially denied rumors regarding the renaming of the Murtala Mohammed Expressway. Contrary to circulating reports, the administration has confirmed that the expressway in Abuja has not been renamed Wole Soyinka Way. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister of Information…
