By Usman Mohammed Binji I At press centers across Nigeria, a quiet hum of activity masks a harsher reality. Look beyond the chatter, and you find retired and veteran journalists—some pacing the corridors aimlessly, others sitting in silence, their weary eyes reflecting years of service and sacrifice. These are the men and women who once chased breaking news, exposed corruption, and held leaders accountable. Today, many can barely meet their basic needs. A retired editor wanders from office to office, phone in hand, calling former colleagues still in service, hoping for financial assistance. A former reporter sits on a worn-out…
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A mother in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State surprised health workers when she said she had refused to give her severely malnourished child an egg. She explained that she believed eggs could cause jaundice or yellow fever. Her statement came during a visit by UNICEF Nigeria’s Country Representative, Wafaa Saeed, who was in Ganjuwa to promote community efforts aimed at improving child health and welfare. The woman, whose child is being treated for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) at a local centre, insisted that eggs were harmful to children. Her view reflects a common misconception still held in some…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a man, Mr. Ikechukwu Elijah, in the Apo-Waru area of Abuja for producing and selling harmful and fake chemicals without a license. The agency announced his arrest in a statement shared on its official X account on Friday. NAFDAC explained that Elijah was running an illegal factory inside a residential building. He was caught along with his younger brother after officials discovered fake insecticides, sealing machines, and other equipment in the building. During the same operation, NAFDAC also shut down MZEE Table Water in the Damangaza area…
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has threatened tough legal action against truck operators using its logo without authorization, warning that such acts have continued to embarrass and damage the company’s reputation. Despite several warnings, the company said some unaffiliated truckers still adorn their vehicles with Dangote’s logo for personal gain or other undisclosed purposes. It noted that some of these vehicles have been linked to accidents and incidents wrongly blamed on the group. To curb the trend, Dangote said it will step up surveillance in collaboration with security agencies and law enforcement while prosecuting offenders to protect its brand identity. “We…
A petrol tanker carrying 45,000 liters of fuel caught fire on Friday while discharging its contents at a filling station in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident happened at A1 Petroleum Filling Station, located at 15 Mukaz Avenue, off Ikorodu Road, by Agric bus stop, Owutu – Ikorodu. In a statement, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident, saying it received an emergency call at 12:58 pm. The call reported that a 45,000-litre tanker with registration number IKD 479 XV had caught fire while offloading fuel. Deputy Controller General of the service, Olajide Ogabi, said…
A professor of Nematology at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Monioluwa Omolara Olaniyi, has shed light on a hidden world beneath the soil. She explained how tiny plant-parasitic nematodes silently attack crop roots, weaken plants, and make them vulnerable to diseases. Olaniyi, who lectures in the Department of Biological Sciences, made this known on Thursday during NOUN’s 36th inaugural lecture in Abuja. Her lecture was titled: “Managing Plant Worm Adversaries: Safeguarding the Environment, Sustaining Our Daily Bread.” She described nematodes as serious enemies of farmers. These worms reduce crop yields, stunt plant growth, and lower farmers’ incomes, especially…
Last week, Nigeria lost a remarkable progressive reformer, the former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase. He embodied what a Nigerian police officer should be—a visionary leader who dedicated his life to advancing the long-overdue reforms of the Nigeria Police Force. Arase was deeply committed to promoting citizen-focused policing and embedding respect for human rights into the culture of the force. He pioneered the adoption of intelligence-led policing, a strategy designed to uphold the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence. Through this, he sought to humanise policing in Nigeria. After his tenure as IGP, Arase continued to apply his…
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has added a new set of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to improve its services at airports. At the launch, the Chairman of the Board, Dr. Seinde Fadeni, said the company plans to own all the equipment it needs by 2026. Fadeni explained that the purchase process began last year, but delivery was delayed while the manufacturer completed production and shipment to Nigeria. He added that the new machines will not only help the company and its customers but also make work easier for the staff. “We have many plans in place, and…
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has launched InnovateNaija, Nigeria’s largest innovation competition, with a prize fund of N250 million to support local inventions in science, engineering, and manufacturing. The programme, supported by the Presidency, the NASENI Innovation Hub, and AfriLabs, was officially launched on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the GITEX Nigeria 10x Stage, Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. InnovateNaija aims to discover and support bright ideas that can solve Nigeria’s unique problems and promote technological growth. Under the scheme, 37 winners — one from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT — will be chosen…
In Lagos, where busy traffic and industrial activities often fill the air with smoke and haze, the state government is urging residents to join hands in protecting the air they breathe. Officials reminded citizens that cleaner air is a shared responsibility. The government noted that air pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems facing Lagos today. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that millions of people die prematurely every year worldwide because of polluted air. Speaking at an event of the Property & Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN), the General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency…