Boil your water no matter its source — Prof Egwari, Microbiologist
In the absence of safe drinking water in most communities across the country, Covenant University Professor of Microbiology, Mr. Louis Egwari, in this interview, gives practical tips on how best to ensure water is devoid of micro-organisms and safe for drinking, even up to storage methods.
Osun bye-election: Assembly sues for peace
OSOGBO—Osun State House of Assembly has called on the security agencies in the state to be proactive towards ensuring that lives and properties are protected in the Saturday’s bye-election in Ife Central Constituency of the state.
Humanitatrian crisis in Borno worst ever —UN
MAIDUGURI— Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and the regional coordinator, UN Humanitarian Service, Sahel region, Mr. Toby Lanzer, has said the humanitarian situation in Borno State was worse than anywhere else he had visited.
Troops rescue 11, 595 hostages from Boko Haram dens
THE Nigerian Army said yesterday that no fewer than 11, 595 civilians held at various enclaves by Boko Haram had been rescued.
Policemen to undergo psychological, drug abuse test — IGP
Abuja —The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, has said that henceforth, all policemen will undergo snap urine tests to ascertain signs of drug abuse before they could be issued firearms.
Horrendous burial ceremonies In Urhoboland (2)
AS soon as an Urhobo man or woman dies the family is thrown into jubilation because an opportunity for social recklessness has been opened. Each member or each gate is asked to pay some money and they go on to erect temporary brothels euphemistically called family booths or canopies.
