In a somber development, Niger State has laid to rest 10 victims of a tragic boat accident that occurred last Thursday, performing the rites in accordance with Islamic traditions. Among the departed were eight children, whose images were shared by…
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Kwara State Fire Service responded to a distress call from the Alibarika community in Ogidi, Ilorin West Local Government Area. The call reported a drowning incident involving an unidentified 43-year-old man in an abandoned…
Workplace accidents have long been a prevailing issue in Nigeria and Africa, despite the existence of regulations meant to safeguard employees. It is evident that a more proactive approach is needed to address this alarming concern. Recent incidents serve as…
Earth reached it hottest peak in four days in a row For four days in a row, the planet earth reached its hottest day ever recorded as regions all over the world endure dangerous heat. Earth warmed to the highest…
NAFDAC raises alarm over foreign unauthorized sugar from Brazil The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the public of the illegal importation of foreign unauthorized sugar manufactured in Brazil and India. In a…
1,000 civilian killed, 1,400 house razed under Gov. Uzodinma tenure No fewer than 1,000 civilians were reportedly killed while 1,400 houses were razed in Imo State between January 2021 and June 30, 2023, under Governor Hope Uzodinma, according to the…
Fake human hair and fabric tops Nigeria importation safety issues The China’s woven fabric, women suits, fake hairs and other goods valued at N1.4 trillion ($1.95 billion) were ferried to Nigerian ports in April, 2023 as several interventions by…
Aspartame, sweetener found in most soft drink now termed carcinogenic: WHO The World Health Organisation (WHO) is about to classify aspartame, a widely used artificial sweetener globally, as a probable carcinogen, forcing it up against the food industry and…
Narcotics Control raises alarm over the use of sanitary pad to get high Mr.Reas Hakim Oduro, the Narcotics Control Commission’s deputy regional commander for Accra, has revealed startling findings regarding how some young people in Ghana are becoming hooked…
Anambra starts program that helps with drug abuse management The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested 136 drug traffickers in Anambra in the last six months. Daniel Onyishi, state commander of the agency, disclosed this…
