The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) on Tuesday called on the Nigerian government to adopt proactive and holistic strategies to prevent recurrences of recent floods in Mokwa, Niger. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood, which followed intense rainfall at about 3:00 am on May 29, displaced more than 3,000 residents,…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Tincan Island Port Command in Lagos, have intercepted a large quantity of cannabis hidden inside mattresses during a routine search of import containers. The NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, made the disclosure in Lagos on Sunday. Ofoyeju said the illicit consignment was a product of a meticulous…
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has criticised Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, stating that Germany will not yield to political pressure or be forced into automatic solidarity. Speaking in Berlin, Wadephul condemned the denial of essential supplies such as food and medicine to Gaza’s civilian population, calling it “completely unacceptable.” His remarks followed those…
The University of Plymouth, England, and University of Calabar (UNICAL) have partnered on water and land management to mitigate climate change. Prof. William Blake, Director, Sustainable Earth Institute, University of Plymouth, disclosed this when he led other management staff of the university to University of Calabar on Wednesday. Blake explained that the partnership would focus…
The UK Supreme Court has begun hearing a case that could decide whether Shell will be held accountable for compensation over a 2011 oil spill in Nigeria. The case concerns nearly 30,000 Nigerians who claim that their land was severely damaged by the spill in Bayelsa and Delta State. In an earlier ruling, London’s Court…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria is set to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federative Republic of Brazil on Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to unlock direct flight. Mr Obafemi Bajomo, Special Adviser on Foreign Direct Investments to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency…
The heartbreaking mass shooting incident that occurred at a block party in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in the loss of two lives and injuries to 28 people is devastating. A horrifying incident unfolded in Baltimore, Maryland, as a block party turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy. On the night of July 2, 2023, a…
The Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) in Lagos State has advised the public to be vigilant and avoid boarding rickety vehicles in the state. The Director of the Lagos State Vehicle Inspection Service, Mr Akin-George Fashola, said this in a statement on Sunday. The statement was signed by Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, Deputy Director, Public Affairs of…
The Catholic Diocese of Pankshin in Plateau, has launched its 2025 Lenten Campaign to raise funds to support the less privileged of the society. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the event, organised by the Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of the diocese, had as theme “Towards 2027 General Election: A Call…
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on the Federal Government to create policies that will eliminate mosquitoes in the country to fight malaria. The PECAN National President, PCO Olakunle Williams, at an event in commemoration of the 2024 World Mosquito Day (WMD) on Tuesday in Lagos. “We will intensify our efforts to…
