The LEA Primary School Barwa, located behind Gosa Market along Airport Road in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FCT, is in a state of severe disrepair despite the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) allocating over N200 billion to education between 2023 and 2025. A recent visit to the school revealed appalling conditions that have…
A new global study has sounded the alarm over the environmental and climate consequences of continued reliance on fossil fuels for plastic production, warning that the world is making little to no progress on recycling. A study released on Thursday in Communications Earth & Environment, conducted by researchers from Tsinghua University in China, shows that…
Controversial media personality Kemi Olunloyo has ignited a wave of reactions following a series of emotionally charged revelations about her late father, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of Oyo State, who died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. In several videos posted on her TikTok account, Kemi made it clear…
*Crisis in Nigeria’s Transport System Exposed A passenger train traveling from Agbor to Itakpe broke down Tuesday in a remote part of Kogi State, forcing stranded passengers to trek through forested terrain for hours in search of help. The incident has reignited concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating transport infrastructure and the safety of available travel options….
One of the largest studies of its kind has found compelling evidence linking shingles vaccination to a lower risk of dementia, offering hope in the fight against one of the world’s fastest-growing health threats. Experts examine health records of more than 280,000 individuals in Wales, UK, found that those who received the vaccine for the…
Juliet Jacob and Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola went to the streets in Abuja and captured the mood of Muslim faithful celebrating the recent Eid-el-Fitr. Some shared how they coped with the current economic hardship in the country. As millions of Muslims across Nigeria marked the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, the usual joy, color, and communal exuberance that…
A young boy who became a symbol of bravery during the 2023 general elections is now facing imprisonment at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos, sparking widespread outrage and raising concerns about his treatment within the justice system. The boy, whose identity is being protected due to his age and ongoing legal proceedings, gained national…
In a bold act of defiance, citizens across several Nigerian cities flooded the streets on Monday to protest what they called a rise in authoritarian governance, zeroing in on the contentious Cybercrime Act of 2024. The demonstrations, which coincided with the government’s inaugural National Police Day, have ignited a nationwide conversation on civil liberties, freedom…
The United Nations has sounded the alarm over a potential surge in maternal deaths following significant cuts to global health funding, cautioning that decades of progress could be undone if urgent investments are not made. A new UN report released in commemoration of the 2025 World Health Day revealed that 260,000 women died in 2023…
To curb the influx of fake and substandard medicines from Asia, Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC has intensified its pre-shipment checks by appointing Cotecna Inspection Services as a Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis (CRIA) agent in India. This addition strengthens the agency’s regulatory oversight on imports from India and China countries identified as key sources…
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