DELTA, Nigeria – The Abavo community in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State has raised alarm over the decade-long abandonment of the Agbor–Amukpe road project, warning that the neglected highway has become a “kidnapper’s paradise.” Speaking at a press conference on Friday, President-General of the Abavo Clan Union, Justine Onyeibe, said the road,…
Chairman, Gvest Global, Stephen Akintayo LAGOS, Nigeria – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in Gvest Global and its associated entities, branding them illegal operators in the capital market. In a statement on Thursday, the regulator revealed that Gvest Global presents itself as an investment adviser and fund manager but…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Securing a U.S. visa has become increasingly difficult for Nigerian and African applicants, with digital footprints now under intense scrutiny. Under new U.S. visa rules, applicants completing Form DS-160 must list all social media usernames used within the last five years, with consular officers conducting detailed online checks. The U.S. State Department…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) have sounded the alarm on heat stress, warning that rising global temperatures pose a growing occupational health crisis. In a joint report released on Friday, the agencies said productivity drops by 2–3% for every degree above 20°C, with half of the world’s…
ABUJA, Nigeria – Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the federal government’s approval of ₦142 billion for bus terminals, calling it a “tragic irony” given the chronic underfunding of Nigeria’s health sector. On August 14, the Federal Executive Council approved the transport project, described by Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali as the first direct…
ABUJA, Nigeria – A major study by researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital and Harvard’s School of Public Health warns that acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism and ADHD, in children. Published on August 14 in BMC Environmental Health, the study analysed 46 previous studies covering over…
ABUJA, Nigeria- The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued an urgent directive for residents in high-risk floodplains along the River Niger to evacuate without delay, following rising water levels upstream in the Republic of Benin. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Director-General Zubaida Umar instructed all field offices in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of counterfeit 12g sachets of Cowbell “Our Milk” across Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, NAFDAC explained that the fake product mimics the discontinued packaging of Cowbell “Our Milk,” which Promasidor Nigeria Ltd…
LAGOS, Nigeria- As heavy rains sweep across Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the familiar dread of flooding grips Africa’s largest city. Each year, the warnings arrive. Agencies issue grim forecasts. Residents brace for impact. Then, when the waters come, the cycle of displacement, destruction, and dashed promises begins again. This year appears no different….
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading global mining hub, unveiling investment opportunities, sustainability goals, and support for small-scale operators. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Solid Minerals, Engr. Farouk Yabo, said the industry is no longer an overlooked…
