Health Care
Coronavirus: Osun bans all public gatherings
Following the berth of coronavirus on the shores of Nigeria and its continued spread despite federal government’s efforts to contain it, most state governments are now taking the initiative to ban all public gatherings.
COVID-19 Lock down: Philanthropist gives lifeline to widows in Osun
A philanthropist, Mr Success Ogunkolade, has given lifeline to a total of 100 widows in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun state by distributing food items as well as hand sanitizers amongst them. Ogunkolade made
COVID 19: Confirmed cases in Nigeria rise to 224 as Lagos rolls out more palliatives
The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 10 new cases of the novel coronavirus disease in Nigeria peaking the number at 224. The Center announced this on Sunday 5th April at 11:15
Index Covid-19 case in Osun discharged as government ramps up efforts to control spread
The first Covid-19 patient in Osun state has been discharged from the state Isolation Centre. Governor of Osun state, Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this while briefing the media on the state’s management of the coronavirus
USA and Nigeria: The Covid-19 link
Early this year, President Donald J. Trump announced that he was banning migration of Nigerians and nationals of a few other countries to the United States of America–a country seen by most citizens
Press Briefing by Governor Seyi Makinde, Head of the Oyo State COVID-19 Task Force
We have made arrangements to decontaminate the State Secretariat. This will take place next week between Monday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Thereafter, the Secretariat will be reopened on Monday, April 20, 2020.
Global Pandemics at a Glance
Mankind has a long history of peace and war, pain and pleasure, good and bad. Even amid these antipodal points, the prevalence of a disease over a whole country or the world, otherwise known as
In Memoriam: Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu (1956–2023)
The sun has set on a remarkable journey, one that illuminated the paths of many. Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, a luminary in Nigerian law and politics, passed away on December 27, 2023. His departure leaves behind
Announcement of the Passing of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun
It is with a heavy heart that the Nigerian In Depth announces the demise of the esteemed 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II. The
Why I released “I’m loving You Jesus” song, Franka Okeke, maternal health advocate
Franka Okeke, a maternal health advocate has said that she released a single-track song ” I’m Loving You Jesus” on YouTube, Apple Music, Facebook music, Amazon, Spotify, and other digital outlets to celebrate her survival
When the Circle of Care Collapses: South Africa, Xenophobia and the Betrayal of African Solidarity
There are betrayals that wound the body, and there are betrayals that wound memory. The xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, Ghanaians, Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Malawians, Ethiopians, Somalis and other African immigrants in South Africa do both. They
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power In Nigeria, we often explain politics backwards. A man reaches the summit of power, and we call him destined.
First Lady Commissions ICT Centre at Nigerian University
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre named after her at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State. The hub named Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre
Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy
When Elders Forget Their Own Footprints: Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy There is a proverb that warns that when an elder forgets the path he once walked, the entire village wanders in circles.
Organisation targets $1bn to bridge global family planning funding gap
A global network dedicated to family planning, FP2030 for North, West, and Central Africa hub in Abuja, says it is targeting $1 billion to bridge family planning budget gaps globally under its “Made Possible by
Challenging the Idea that Popularity equals Wisdom
“What is right is not always popular, and what is popular is not always right.” This famous adage, often attributed to Albert Einstein, rings true in a world where many people equate popularity with wisdom.
UNICEF Advocates Girl Child Protection, Elimination of FGM in Nigeria
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for the protection of girls in Nigeria and an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a practice that infringes on the rights of girls and interferes with
Oyo State, UNICEF Partner to End Female Genital Mutilation
The Oyo State Government has collaborated with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. Speaking at the opening of a two day Media Dialogue in support of advocacy to
WARDC, Osun Government Commit to Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Osun State government have committed to promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Osun State. The commitment was made on Tuesday in Osogbo
Oil Revenue Management and Economic Performance in Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan’s Era in Comparative Perspective
Introduction Nigeria’s economic fortunes have long been tied to crude oil. As Africa’s top oil producer, petroleum exports historically contribute about 95% of Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings and the bulk of government revenue. How successive
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