UNESCO-linked NGO flags microplastics threat to Africa’s oceans
By Egufe Yafugborhi MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa’s oceans with the continent’s exposure potentially double the global rate, a UNESCO-linked NGO, Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) has warned. At the launch of the National Ocean Microplastics Monitoring Initiative (NOMMI) Emmanuel Ejiogu, President YOD, said Africa’s marine […]
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
The United States announced fresh economic sanctions Thursday on Cuba’s president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington’s latest ramping up of pressure on its communist-led neighbor.
49 die of thirst in Niger desert after truck breaks down
The dead were among a group returning from Mali for a Muslim festival when they ran short of water, the Agadez governorate said
UniAbuja unveils Nigeria’s first AI-powered academic research ecosystem
The University of Abuja (UniAbuja) on Thursday unveiled what is believed to be Nigeria’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered academic research ecosystem dedicated to structured thesis, dissertation, and scholarly writing.
LP NEC to ratify primaries results, issue return certificates June 11
The Labour Party will convene its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2026, to ratify results of recent primary elections conducted nationwide ahead of the 2027 general elections.
State police framework near completion— Presidency
Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders.
