Delta communities protest alleged non-payment of 3% OPEX funds by oil firm
By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Host communities of Oando Energy Resources Limited in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas of Delta State on Monday protested the alleged non-payment of their three per cent Operating Expenses (OPEX) Development Funds for 2024, 2025 and 2026. The communities — Okpai, Beneku and Umusadege — staged separate […]
Health groups reject Tobacco Control Act amendment bill
…Warn proposed law could allow online sales of vapes, nicotine products By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Nigeria Tobacco Control Community, a coalition of more than 100 civil society organisations and health advocates, has rejected the National Tobacco Control Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, warning that the proposed legislation could weaken existing safeguards against tobacco and […]
Why I shaved my hair for my wedding – Jarvis
Addressing rumors that the haircut was part of a tribal marital ritual, Jarvis took to social media to dispel the narrative, explaining that the decision was based strictly on professional hairstyling advice.
OPHK troops foil ISWAP attack on Borno base, recover weapons
…Several terrorists neutralised, soldiers injured By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri MAIDUGURI — Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled an attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. The Acting Media Information […]
List of countries where iPhones are most expensive
The price of Apple’s flagship smartphones can vary sharply depending on where they are purchased, despite the company selling the same iPhone models across markets.
Lassa fever: 237 dead as fatality rate rises to 23.7%
… 1,000 confirmed cases recorded nationwide … Late presentation, high treatment cost fuelling deaths … 23 states, 116 LGAs affected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever crisis has worsened, with 237 people dying from the disease out of 1,000 confirmed cases recorded so far in 2026, pushing the Case Fatality Rate, CFR, to 23.7 per […]
