Author: Adejuyigbe Adegoke

According to reports from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention – (NCDC), taking precaution is sternly advised as Mpox has now spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory, making impacts across 63 local government areas in Nigeria. Data reviewed on Tuesday by the disease control and prevention body was highlighted as follows: 47 new suspected cases were reported in Epi week 40, 2024, compared with 67† cases reported in the previous week (Epi week 39). Six (6) confirmed cases were reported in week 40 compared with ten (10) † confirmed case reported in week 39, 2024.…

Vimbuza is a traditional healing dance among the Tumbuka people of the regions in Northern Malawi. The dance helps the community make sense of mental disorders and paves way for healing to begin, especially among women. When I first read about this ritual, my first feeling was “I want to partake in it”. No disrespect for the culture and purpose of the dance, but it does sound like a powerful experience for mental and emotional wellness. History of the dance The healing ritual stretches back to the mid-nineteenth century when the Tumbuka developed it as a means of overcoming traumatic…

Well, except something changes in the state of the economy to ameliorate the very perceived “shege” being experienced and expressed by Nigerians in recent times, it may NOT be a very wise idea to introduce anything upward in terms of product or service by the government. It is pertinent for all the arms of government to give a listening ears to the reactions of its citizens at such a time as this in our nation, lest it become as been insensitive to the plight of the people being governed, though the intentions of actions may be good, but soothing time…

Representatives of the State of Qatar, the Republic of Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America met in Washington, D.C. recently for the seventh meeting of the Somalia Quint. Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), representatives were not excluded. Quint partners affirmed solid support for the Federal Republic of Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity, reiterating the need to reduce regional tensions through dialogue, including Turkish-sponsored mediation efforts. Discussion was also along the imperative of focusing on shared economic and security objectives, particularly to address ongoing and emerging threats from terrorist groups in the…

With more than $12 billion committed to new projects in Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation continues to increase its commitments year over year to address many of the world’s greatest challenges through the mobilization of private capital. On the heels of a strong fourth quarter, the 181 new transactions in FY24 advance developmental impact and national security priorities around the world in alignment with DFC’s five priority sectors: health, infrastructure, energy, agribusiness, and small business support. “Fiscal Year 2024 has been a productive and record-setting year for the DFC team, and the huge accomplishments of…

Former minister of transportation and governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has been sternly apprise to desist from any form of communication that can incite the populace against the government of the day. The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has frown at the recent statements made by Rotimi Amaechi, accusing him of inciting violence and unrest among the Nigerian populace. Amaechi had recently submitted that Nigerians should be protesting against the hardship in the country by now. Matawalle through circular released via the Director of Information in the Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, on Saturday, issued a…

You can’t deny the reality of God’s favour upon Africa. It houses some of the worlds’ longest and most iconic roadways. It unique landscapes that stretches across diverse regions and connecting countries. They’re not just roads built for transportation, but are intentionally invested-in to play crucial role in economic uproar and bonding regional co-existence. The foregoing is one of many good reasons the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is a good project. Sit back and enjoy the spotlight of the top 10 longest roads in Africa, their significance and the unique experiences they offer to travelers. 1. Lagos-Mombasa Highway: Lagos to Mombasa…

The 2023 Gubernatorial election flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress – (APC), in Rivers State, and co-founder of Sahara Group, Mr. Tonye Cole, has weighed-in on the political tussle playing out in the South-South state. Cole aired his view on Thursday as a guest on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV. Critiquing the drama, Cole said Siminalayi Fubara, Rivers state governor, is “hanging on a thread”. While reacting to the judgement of the court of appeal that affirmed the ruling of the federal high court in Abuja that voided the presentation and passage of the 2024 budget for…

For Nigeria to get it right, it won’t be easy. No good thing comes easy. To fail takes courage of attempt. We’ll get it right someday, and it’s closer now than ever. Following the skyrocketed price of Premium Motor Spirit, much known to you as petrol, which has met with several reactions spurred by frustrations; the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria – (IPMAN), has joined the bandwagon with threat to stop operations nationwide. IPMAN revealed on Thursday that the cost of petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to NNPC was about N898/litre, but noted that NNPC was selling the…

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is set to facilitate a delegation of leaders from Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Senegal to the United States to build partnerships in support of strengthening cybersecurity in the countries’ critical infrastructure. While in the United States from September 29 to October 10, the 15-member delegation of government and financial sector representatives will travel to Washington, DC; New York City; and San Francisco to meet U.S. companies and see demonstrations of cutting-edge U.S. technologies that will protect critical infrastructure like financial services and telecommunications. Delegates will also meet with public…

It was a full global gathering of members of the Union for International Cancer Control – (UICC), organisation from across the world-over, for the body’s general assembly, which saw Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, elected  as its president for the 2024-2026 term. The same meeting also produced a 14-member board of directors for the organisation. Zainab was elected during the UICC general assembly held virtually on October 8, 2024. Shinkafi-Bagudu, a Nigerian and ex-first lady of Kebbi state, is the first African to be elected to the position. A consultant pediatrician and founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation. She is a member of…

The United States’ Trade and Development Agency has announced an awarded technical assistance grant to the Africa Finance Corporation for an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), on a 485-mile rail line that will link Angola and Zambia. The project is aimed to facilitate economic activity, trade and critical minerals development between the Port of Lobito in Angola and Zambia’s resource-rich Copperbelt region. USTDA Director, Enoh T. Ebong, made the announcement at a signing ceremony during the UN General Assembly in New York City. “This project will help reshape the economic landscape of Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of…