In a concerted effort to tackle the menace of illegal oil refining and crude oil theft, Nigerian military forces have destroyed no fewer than 137 illegal refineries in a series …
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Oil theft hindering Nigeria from meeting OPEC quota– Elumelu
Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, has said the government and security agents in Nigeria should be able to tell Nigerians who steal the country’s crude oil, especially using vessels that move …
Read More »Shelter with tears: Tough barriers landlords mount before potential tenants
In Nigeria, discriminatory practices by landlords based on tribe, religion, or marital status are exacerbating the nation’s severe housing deficit, highlighting a troubling breach of constitutional and ethical norms, GODFREY …
Read More »NELFUND: Varsity students celebrate, stock foodstuffs with N20,000 loan
Some university students who recently benefitted from the N20,000 stipend paid by the Nigerian Education Loan Fund have begun celebrating the receipt of the money. While some took to social …
Read More »‘Nigeria lagging behind in achieving sustainable development goals’
Nigeria is lagging behind in achieving most of the targets of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, especially in tackling poverty and hunger, analysts have said. The Sustainable Development Goals, adopted …
Read More »Infants given whole peanuts may die from choking, paediatricians warn
Senior child experts have cautioned that children under five years should not be given large pieces of whole peanuts to avoid choking hazards. They recommended that mothers blend the peanuts …
Read More »Dogara slams Bauchi gov over anti-Tinubu comment
Former Speaker of the House Representative, Yakubu Dogara, has hit back at the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, over his (governor) comment that the Federal Government is inviting poverty, hunger …
Read More »Bayelsa capsized boat: 18 bodies recovered, say police
A total of 18 persons have been confirmed dead in the boat accident that occurred between Ezetu 1 and Ukubie communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State …
Read More »Infertility: Desist from eating stock fish, physicians tell couples
Renowned fertility experts have advised couples trying to conceive to avoid stock fish and other large fish due to potential infertility risks associated with heavy metal contamination. The experts noted …
Read More »Why Nigeria will not meet 2030 malaria elimination target –Researchers
Health researchers have warned that the failure of the Federal Government to continue the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to vulnerable populations will hinder the achievement of the 2030 malaria elimination …
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