Nigeria Forest Loss Hits 90% – Conservationists Raise Alarm
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has lost nearly 90 per cent of its forest cover in three decades, conservationists warn, raising urgent concerns over environmental…
Month: March 2026
Three Weeks, Four Hikes: Lagosians Decry Fuel Price Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos residents reel from a wave of petrol price hikes within just three weeks, as motorists and commuters describe the surging…
UK Meningitis Outbreak Linked to Nightclub Cases Rise to 34
LONDON, United Kingdom – Health officials confirm meningitis cases linked to a nightclub outbreak in southeast England have risen to 34, including 23 confirmed…
Two Die in Lagos Gas Explosion After Tanker Truck Collision
LAGOS, Nigeria – A gas explosion on Saturday kills two people and destroys multiple properties along the Lekki-Epe Expressway after a collision involving a…
US Deploys Drones, Troops Boost Nigeria Counterterrorism Intelligence Operations
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States deploys surveillance drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to strengthen intelligence-sharing in the fight against insurgent groups,…
Toxic Beauty: The Hidden Cancer Risk in Nigeria’s Hair Extension Obsession
ABUJA, Nigeria – For millions of Nigerian women, hair is not merely aesthetic—it is identity, culture, and confidence woven into daily life. From intricately…
Doctor Warns of Food Safety Risks, Urges Balanced Diet After Ramadan
KANO, Nigeria – A medical expert at Muhammad Wase Specialist Hospital, Ahmad Sani is warning Nigerians to adopt safe food practices and balanced diets…
Nigeria Orders Immediate Halt to New Shipping Tariffs Amid Concerns
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Shippers’ Council has ordered shipping operators to stop applying newly approved tariffs, citing unresolved concerns from port users. In…
Kano Govt Compensates Families of Hunters Killed in Edo Attack
KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has provided financial aid and relief materials to families of hunters killed in a mob attack in…
Nigeria Suspends New Port Charges After Backlash from Operators
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s maritime regulator has suspended newly introduced port charges following strong opposition from industry stakeholders, ordering an immediate return to previous…