Sunday, May 5, 2019

Armed Robbers and Terrorists Are Among Hausa Okada Riders in Lagos






Armed Robbers and Terrorists Are Among Hausa Okada Riders in Lagos

By Tony Nwankwo

If information at the grapevine is reliable, Nigerians live in fear, as citizens, from some parts of the country, now go about armed and ready to use violence at the drop of a pin, and the government seems incapable of punishing those acts of violence across the country. No day passes without a report of armed herdsmen’s attacks on unarmed communities across the land; herdsmen with AK47 rifles, some say, a wing of Boko Haram. They started from the core North, killing, raping and maiming innocent people. Today, the killing spree has spread even to Lagos State. The irony is that none of these killer herdsmen has ever been prosecuted or jailed by the authorities. Rather, what seems to attract punishment from the authorities is cattle rustling in the North. And this shows in the shift in our values.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Over 2million FGM Operations Were Done By Medical Doctors in Nigeria



Nigerian Doctors Have Done Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) for
2, 600, 000 Girls and Women in Nigeria.

Nigeria, due to its large population, has the highest absolute number of female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide.

25 percent of women in Nigeria have been genitally mutilated.
Out of 200 million women who have undergone FGM, Nigeria accounts for 20 million women.
Out of this, 13 percent of such cases were carried out by medical professionals.


Monday, April 29, 2019

Xinova Seeks Breakthroughs in Malaria Supply Chain in Northern Nigeria



Xinova Seeks Breakthroughs in Malaria Supply Chain in Northern Nigeria

With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Xinova is seeking innovators to reduce the 54 million cases and 82,000 deaths annually from malaria in Nigeria.

Why Many "Christians" Are Being Killed in Nigeria




WHY MANY CHRISTIANS ARE BEING KILLED IN NIGERIA

"Ignorance of the Word of God kills."
~ EKENYERENGOZI Michael Chima

On the night of Easter Sunday, 9 innocent children were  killed when a driver rammed into a procession of Boys  Brigade celebrating Easter in Gombe metropolis in the dangerous predominantly Islamic northern Nigeria.

Eye witness accounts reported that the Boys Brigade was having their annual Easter Rally late Sunday night to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ when an unidentified Nigerian policeman and Civil Defense personnel came across them around Alheri junction on Biu road in the metropolis.The chairman of the Gombe state Battalion of the Boys Brigade (BB), Isaac Kwadang said the incident happened around 11:30pm Sunday night.
The policeman and NSCDC officer exchanged words with some youths in the procession.
“After exchanging words with the youths, they allowed them to pass. However, they made a U-turn, put off the car’s light and rammed into them from behind, killing eight children on the spot and injuring 31 others.

The Chairman of the Gombe state Battalion of the Boys Brigade (BB), Isaac Kwadang caused the unfortunate murder of the innocent children.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

The Nigerian Predicament



The greatest Nigerian novelist, Chinua Achebe called it The Trouble With Nigeria. I call it the Nigerian predicament.
The predicament of the intellectually retarded or those suffering from critical illiteracy is that they don't even know that they are intellectually retarded, because they lack the critical intelligence for ratiocination.
 I am saying this from personal experience in working with them. That is why we have widespread incompetence and intellectual ignorance in Corporate Nigeria. That is why we still have primitive elections and we see the legions of unscrupulous poor idiots selling their votes to elect unscrupulous political crooks and rogues.  Everything I wrote about in my book of sociopolitical satire, In the House of Dogs published by Amazon Books confirms the characters and characteristics of these peculiar species of homo sapiens in Nigeria.

Let us pray.






Friday, April 26, 2019

Nigerians Report Online: No Gossip, No Junk and No #FakeNews


Nigerians Report Online: No Gossip, No Junk and No #FakeNews
The most authoritative Nigerian news blog.

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Nigerians Report Online is the leading Nigerian champion of the education of underprivileged girls and major sponsor and organiser of the annual United Nations' International Day of the Girl Child in Nigeria.  

Ekenyerengozi Michael Chima is a  member of @amnesty and International Law Office.


Thursday, April 25, 2019

Meditol, Emzor Walk Against Malaria in Lagos


Meditol, Emzor Walk Against Malaria in Lagos


Evan Industries Nigerian Limited is collaborating with Emzor Pharmaceutical industries limited to stage A Walk Against Malaria on Saturday, April 27, 2019.The Walk is part  of activities lined up by the two companies to mark World Malaria Day.

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

More than 3,500 Children Have Been Recruited and Used by Non-State Armed Groups in North-East Nigeria Since 2013



Children attend class in a temporary learning space in Muna Garage IDP camp, in Maiduguri, Nigeria, 29 September 2017. © UNICEF/UN0126508/Bindra (CNW Group/UNICEF Canada)

More than 3,500 Children Have Been Recruited and Used by Non-State Armed Groups in North-East Nigeria Since 2013

Marking five years since Chibok abduction, UNICEF urges protection of children's rights

ABUJA, April 12, 2019 /CNW/ - More than 3,500 children, most of whom were aged 13 to 17, were recruited by non-state armed groups between 2013 and 2017 and have been used in the ongoing armed conflict in north-east Nigeria – UNICEF said today ahead of the fifth anniversary of the Chibok abduction.

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Bank of Industry and the MD/CEO Win 2019 European Magazine's Business Awards



Bank of Industry and the MD/CEO Win 2019 European Magazine's Business Awards

The Bank of Industry (BoI) of Nigeria and Mr. Olukayode Pitan, the Managing Director/CEO have been announced as the winners of Best SME Partner Bank and Banker of the Year in The  European Magazine's Business Awards for 2019 in it's annual global recognition of excellence across the world of commerce.

See details in the following news release.

LONDON, April 8, 2019  /PRNewswire/ -- The European continues with its annual recognition of excellence across the world of commerce. As the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals reshape the corporate agenda, companies are realising that success is measured beyond the balance sheet. Along with product innovation, positive contributions to society and sound stewardship of the environment are becoming the benchmarks by which results are judged. The following highlights the companies and individuals looking to realise a vision for better business.

Click here to continue reading the report.


Old Mutual Hosts Startupbootcamp AfriTech FastTrack in Lagos!



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Old Mutual Hosts Startupbootcamp AfriTech FastTrack in Lagos to Source Disruptive Startup Talent – Apply Now!

Details for Startupbootcamp (SBC) AfriTech’s global FastTrack Tour for 2019 has been confirmed and the search is on for top-performing disruptive startups seeking solutions for positive change in Africa. Old Mutual and SBC AfriTech will co-host the Lagos FastTrack on 27 and 28 April 2019 where top-tier tech startups can meet with investors, mentors and corporate sponsors.

Applications for the Lagos FastTrack close on 24 April – apply HERE.