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Oby Ezekwesili challenges Buhari to a debate

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Presidentialaspirant, Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili has called for a televised presidential debate with President Muhammadu Buhari and other presidential flag-bearers in the lead up to the February 2019 elections. Ezekwesili, who is  running on the platform of  Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN)  said it is imperative that all candidates vying for the nation’s highest political position take part in debates to present their plans and policy thrust to the people. She made this known in a statement issued to  Pulse  on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The former minister of education also called on Nigerians to say no to debates by proxy, adding that those who refuse to present themselves before the people do not deserve to lead them. Buhari should be bold According to her, President Buhari should be bold enough to face the Nigerian people and present his plans and track record of achievements or lack thereof

FORMER PRESIDENT JONATHAN APPEALS TO SOUTH EAST TO ACCEPT PETER OBI'S CANDIDACY AS VICE PRESIDENT

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to the leadership and members of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South East to support the decision of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to run for presidency with Peter Obi. Jonathan made the appeal in a statement on Sunday, one day after leaders of the party in the zone said they were not consulted before Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State was chosen by Abubakar as his running mate.

50 prominent Nigerians that have been banned from traveling

Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), 13 former governors and       seven ex- ministers are among the 50 prominent Nigerians that have been banned from traveling following the order from President Buhari for the full implementation of the Executive Order 6 (EO6).

OKRA!! WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS?

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Known as “lady’s finger”, okra is cultivated in warm, tropical, and subtropical temperate regions for their phytonutrients rich pods. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. Let us discover some facts about this green vegetable which significantly beneficial for your overall health. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Okra is low in calories and rich in nutrients. It is a great source of fiber, vitamin A, C, and folate. It is also rich in vitamin K, B vitamins, iron, potassium, zinc, calcium, manganese, and magnesium. Okra is one of those vegetables that are rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants such as lutein, xanthin, beta-carotene.

Nigerian mechanic constructs a N10m dredging machine

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Mr David Ezenwa  a motor mechanic from Abatete in Idemili Local Government Area of Anambra State Anambra state has again proved that creativity is embedded in everyone irrespective of  ones level of education. The dredging machine whose major components include a 12mm metallic pan, 10 inch sand sorting pump, 10 cylinders Mercedes Benz engine, self loader sand sucking pump, blaster pump which helps to soften the sand, a sand cutter, another four cylinders 608 Mercedez Benz engine for the pump, a dashboard for electrical indication and pipes that carry the sand from the water to its place of deposit.

NMA suspends strike ,doctors to resume on monday

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The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has suspended its over two-month old strike. Its President,  Kayode Obembe, said the association’s delegates resolved to suspend the industrial action in the interest of the ongoing public health issues in the country.He therefore directed all Nigerian doctors to report to work on Monday. The Doctors had been sharply divided over whether or not to suspend the strike in the face of outbreak of the Ebola virus in Nigeria

Nigerian celebrities eulogize late dr Ameyo Adadevoh

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Nigerian celebrities have shown great respect and honour to Late Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, the consultant physician, who died on Tuesday after contracting the Ebola Virus from the late Patrick Sawyer.Different celebrities have written their own tributes on the doctor who saved the country from the Ebola epidemic by refusing to cave in to the pressure by the Liberian Embassy to allow Patrick Sawyer leave the hospital. While some say Nigeria should sanction the United States, others stated that the Federal government should give the late doctor a posthumous national award.Controversial Actress, Halima Abubaka posted on Instagram thus, “Rip brave woman. Hmmm and the doctor slept.. Rip ma#EbolaAwareness# victim#sad” Singer Lynxx also wrote