Dr. Sati Ngulukun, Director of Research at the National Veterinary Research Institute in Vom, Plateau, has expressed concern over the growing threat posed by unvaccinated stray dogs roaming Nigerian communities. He warned that this trend could facilitate the spread of rabies and other zoonotic diseases. Ngulukun, also a veterinary expert, told reporters on Sunday in Abuja that the presence of unvaccinated dogs in public spaces remains a major public health risk requiring urgent action. He emphasized that dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies cases. Although preventable, rabies remains almost always fatal once clinical symptoms appear. He explained…
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The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has emphasized that reliable data on the health burden of unsafe food is essential for evidence-based policies, coordinated multisectoral action, and informed consumer choices. FAO Director-General Dr. QU Dongyu made this statement in his message marking the 2026 World Food Safety Day (WFSD), celebrated on June 7 under the theme: “From burden to solutions: safe food everywhere.” The theme highlights how data on illness, its impact, and lost lives can guide targeted and cost-effective solutions. Dongyu explained that foodborne diseases can affect everyone everywhere, and understanding the extent of the burden enables governments…
Tamunosoye Karibi-George, representing Bayelsa State, has been crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026. She edged out 20 finalists to win the highly coveted crown at the grand finale held over the weekend in Lagos. The competition, themed “Pride, Power, and Purpose,” included contestants from across Nigeria, featuring talent showcases, interviews, and evening wear rounds. With her victory, the 26-year-old Queen from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5. Karibi-George succeeds Joy Raimi, Miss World Nigeria 2025, who represented Nigeria at the 72nd Miss…
China’s Hengzhi Cui won the boys’ singles title at the first week of the 2026 NASCO/ITF J30 World Tennis Tour Junior Championship on Sunday in Abuja. The tournament began on June 1 and concluded on Sunday at the tennis complex of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Cui delivered a commanding performance in the final, defeating Nigeria’s Elisha Kwange 6-2, 6-2 to claim the Under-18 boys’ singles crown. The Chinese player had a dominant run throughout the competition. He defeated Divine Nkolo 6-1, 6-0 in the quarter-finals and overcame American Elliott Awomoyi 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-finals. Kwange also impressed on…
A popular plastic store, Iyanu Plastic, in Osogbo was razed by fire on Sunday, destroying property worth millions of Naira. The Assistant Director of Operations, Osun Fire Service, Mr. Ibrahim Adekunle, confirmed the incident, stating that the fire started in the afternoon. “Officials were able to subdue the fire. The fire destroyed all the plastics and was difficult to control because the materials were highly flammable. READ ALSO: Edo fire service controls market blaze “We were alerted to the fire at about 2:30 p.m.,” Adekunle told reporters. He said the fire service was still investigating the cause of the fire,…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has supported the Federal Government’s Girls in ICT empowerment initiative by hosting 185 students on an industry excursion. NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. She said the tour was designed to inspire digital skills development and encourage future careers in technology. It was reported that the initiative was led by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. The programme aims to equip young Nigerians, particularly girls, with digital knowledge and relevant technology skills. Ukoha noted that participants were selected by the ministry from across…
No fewer than 31,711 Katsina State indigenes have benefited from the scholarship program of Sen. Yakubu Lado-DanMarke between 2023 and 2026. A group of beneficiaries from various institutions, under the Lado Scholar Forum and led by Saratu Lawal, disclosed this at a news conference in Katsina on Sunday. It was reported that Lado-DanMarke is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Lawal, a student of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, said records show that the foundation disbursed N700,232,987 in educational support during the period. She added that the scholarship covered students in full-time, part-time, distance…
AIICO Insurance Plc has announced that being named the top performer at the 2026 Nairametrics Capital Market Awards reinforces its status as one of Nigeria’s leading insurance companies. With over six decades of operation, the company described the recognition as a testament to its commitment to innovation, growth, and customer satisfaction. It was reported that AIICO was named Insurance Company of the Year 2026 at the awards ceremony held on Friday in Lagos. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Head of Marketing and Communications, Mr. Segun Olalandu, expressed pride in the company’s achievement. Olalandu explained that the award aimed…
An NGO, Stella Heart Foundation (SHF), has launched a campaign to protect and restore Kogi youths from substance abuse through a public awareness initiative titled “Rise Up, Stay Free.” The event, held on Sunday in Lokoja, also coincided with the 60th birthday celebration of the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Ibileye. Speaking at the event, SHF Executive Director Mrs. Monisola Ibileye said the foundation was inspired by her husband’s concern for humanity and his commitment to improving lives. “It is with immense gratitude that I celebrate my beloved husband’s 60th birthday. Sixty years is a testament…
Nigeria will leverage the €59 million West Africa Sustainable Ocean Programme (WASOP) to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and strengthen marine resource management. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, disclosed this during a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Gautier Mignot, in Abuja. This was stated in a Sunday release in Lagos by the Minister’s Special Adviser, Dr. Bolaji Akinola. Oyetola and Mignot reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation on maritime security and sustainable ocean governance. The minister commended the European Union for its longstanding support for maritime stability in the…