Over the week in Nigeria and Africa
What you should know
Sickness strikes Buhari’s cabinet: Are Nigerian ministers fit enough to deliver ‘change’? The Education minister and two of his colleagues were absent for the cabinet meeting as they battle back pain, orthopedic disease and an unknown illness. Considering all of this comes in the wake of President Buhari’s medical vacation to the United Kingdom to treat a persistent ear infection, are Nigerian ministers fit enough to deliver ‘change’?
Can President Buhari’s ear infection incapacitate him? Although the president has been treated by a physician and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, he was advised to travel out of the country for more extensive care. Reports have alleged that the president suffers from Ménière’s disease. Can President Buhari’s ear infection incapacitate him?
#TheListRevealed: Buhari shares ambassadorial nominees. The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the receipt of a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the confirmation of ambassadorial nominees. All 47 names on the list were also read out by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the Senate members. If these nominees are confirmed, they will head Nigeria’s missions abroad.
Has hope for an urban water city been dashed by the collapse of the Makoko Floating School? The Floating School, when it came, gave Makoko a global profile. The government backed away from demolition and instead approved a regeneration plan. The school became a symbol of bottom-up development, its designs even adopted by the state ministry of urban development for new house plans. The collapse throws this process into disarray.
FG cancels post-UTME: Just like the economy, Nigeria’s education system is in recession. Like the current administration has done with the economy, the latest announcements from the federal ministry of education is sure to set the education system back in an attempt to ‘improve’ the state of the nation’s education system.
This is why the Nigerian government should listen to the demands of the Niger Delta Avengers. The Niger Delta Avengers have become a menace to Nigeria in just few months. Here are some reasons why their demands may be met by the Nigerian Government.
Terrorist attack warnings: Here is why South Africans should be worried. The South African government, through its State Security Minister, David Mahlobo, has downplayed the warnings of a possible terrorist attack in the country. This ‘assurance of no impending danger’ is coming at a time when terrorism across the globe, especially in Africa, remains a major concern.
Should potential investment be the sole motivation for promoting a congestion-free Lagos State? Nigeria’s commercial state, Lagos, is gearing up to become an “investor’s delight” and a “place where every investor get its money’s worth.” Therefore as Lagos state plans to end traffic gridlocks, Lagosians also need to consider the benefits of an uncongested state for ourselves, and do the bare minimum.
How anti-rape campaigns in Brazil are capturing the essence of a power-filled peaceful protest. Since May, Brazil has witnessed a series of anti-rape protests that are making powerful statements against the destructive phenomenon in the country.
Elegushi drowning: Here’s why Nigeria should respond to #SaveLivesAtTheBeach. The tragic Elegushi drowning that recently occurred in Lagos is reminding Nigerians that our beaches are not safe. Nigeria needs to #SaveLivesAtTheBeach
This is how Stephen Keshi will be remembered. Keshi, was a prominent figure in Nigeria, having won the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach. He will be remembered for his exploits both as an outstanding player and a coach. Here are some of the late footballer’s celebratory moments.
What we're exploring
Why does the Federal Government deem military force too much for Fulani herdsmen but not for unarmed civilians? The Federal Government thinks military force is unnecessary in handling the Fulani herdsmen threat. But how come this thought has not been applied before?
Niger Delta Militants:Fulfilling a prophecy or terrorising the country?
The African Union should be blamed for the atrocities of UN peacekeepers. While there should be an outrage against the United Nations and its troops, the AU should also be blamed for failing to defend the continent.
Sickness strikes Buhari’s cabinet: Are Nigerian ministers fit enough to deliver ‘change’? The Education minister and two of his colleagues were absent for the cabinet meeting as they battle back pain, orthopedic disease and an unknown illness. Considering all of this comes in the wake of President Buhari’s medical vacation to the United Kingdom to treat a persistent ear infection, are Nigerian ministers fit enough to deliver ‘change’?
Can President Buhari’s ear infection incapacitate him? Although the president has been treated by a physician and an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, he was advised to travel out of the country for more extensive care. Reports have alleged that the president suffers from Ménière’s disease. Can President Buhari’s ear infection incapacitate him?
#TheListRevealed: Buhari shares ambassadorial nominees. The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the receipt of a letter from President Muhammadu Buhari seeking the confirmation of ambassadorial nominees. All 47 names on the list were also read out by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to the Senate members. If these nominees are confirmed, they will head Nigeria’s missions abroad.
Has hope for an urban water city been dashed by the collapse of the Makoko Floating School? The Floating School, when it came, gave Makoko a global profile. The government backed away from demolition and instead approved a regeneration plan. The school became a symbol of bottom-up development, its designs even adopted by the state ministry of urban development for new house plans. The collapse throws this process into disarray.
FG cancels post-UTME: Just like the economy, Nigeria’s education system is in recession. Like the current administration has done with the economy, the latest announcements from the federal ministry of education is sure to set the education system back in an attempt to ‘improve’ the state of the nation’s education system.
This is why the Nigerian government should listen to the demands of the Niger Delta Avengers. The Niger Delta Avengers have become a menace to Nigeria in just few months. Here are some reasons why their demands may be met by the Nigerian Government.
Terrorist attack warnings: Here is why South Africans should be worried. The South African government, through its State Security Minister, David Mahlobo, has downplayed the warnings of a possible terrorist attack in the country. This ‘assurance of no impending danger’ is coming at a time when terrorism across the globe, especially in Africa, remains a major concern.
Should potential investment be the sole motivation for promoting a congestion-free Lagos State? Nigeria’s commercial state, Lagos, is gearing up to become an “investor’s delight” and a “place where every investor get its money’s worth.” Therefore as Lagos state plans to end traffic gridlocks, Lagosians also need to consider the benefits of an uncongested state for ourselves, and do the bare minimum.
How anti-rape campaigns in Brazil are capturing the essence of a power-filled peaceful protest. Since May, Brazil has witnessed a series of anti-rape protests that are making powerful statements against the destructive phenomenon in the country.
Elegushi drowning: Here’s why Nigeria should respond to #SaveLivesAtTheBeach. The tragic Elegushi drowning that recently occurred in Lagos is reminding Nigerians that our beaches are not safe. Nigeria needs to #SaveLivesAtTheBeach
This is how Stephen Keshi will be remembered. Keshi, was a prominent figure in Nigeria, having won the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and a coach. He will be remembered for his exploits both as an outstanding player and a coach. Here are some of the late footballer’s celebratory moments.
What we're exploring
Why does the Federal Government deem military force too much for Fulani herdsmen but not for unarmed civilians? The Federal Government thinks military force is unnecessary in handling the Fulani herdsmen threat. But how come this thought has not been applied before?
Niger Delta Militants:Fulfilling a prophecy or terrorising the country?
The African Union should be blamed for the atrocities of UN peacekeepers. While there should be an outrage against the United Nations and its troops, the AU should also be blamed for failing to defend the continent.
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