By Kayode Adebiyi Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant, or Australian tea tree, to combat bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. One of the researchers was Aleksander Vetcher, an associate professor in the Institute ofContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande The fourth Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament has begun in Lagos, with organisers highlighting increased participation and talent development. Chairman of the championship, Tomi Falase, said the tournament remained a key platform for discovering and nurturing squash talents. Falase spoke during Monday’s opening ceremony at the Teslim BalogunContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Amaiza Enterprise Company Ltd., in collaboration with key partners, has trained no fewer than 100 youths, women and agripreneurs in Niger on hydroponic farming to enhance food security, create jobs and promote sustainable agricultural practices. The three-day training, with the theme, “Empowering Youths and Women ThroughContinue Reading
By Bashir Bello International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have linked Kano irrigation farmers to access financial support to acquire solar-based irrigation technology aimed at boosting food production. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the institutes unveiled the intervention during a two-dayContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye/Ibironke Ariyo Some applicants in the ongoing medical screening exercise for various positions into Nigeria’s paramilitary agencies have commended the speedy and smooth conduct of the exercise. Some of the applicants, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, expressed happiness that theContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye/Ibironke Ariyo The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has intensified monitoring of the ongoing screening of applicants seeking employmemt slots in the three agencies. A member of the board, who craved anonymity, told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja on Monday that theContinue Reading
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in coordination with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, has launched its 2026 food aid project. A statement from the Kingdom’s embassy in Abuja stated that the package is for people affected by displacement and other crisesContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara have affirmed the outcome of the party’s governorship primary election. The election produced Salihu Yakubu-Danladi as its candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The affirmation is contained in a statement onContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted for members of the United Nations Staff Recreation CouncilContinue Reading
Northern women battle backlash for speaking against norms on social media By Aisha Gambo Few minutes after Lubna Saleh posted a video on her Facebook page in November 2025, vile comments followed from many of her followers. Her post centred on the need for parents and single ladies toContinue Reading
