Chewing gum could be a hidden source of plastic ingestion, releasing thousands of microplastic fragments directly into the mouth with every chew, researchers have found. A new study, presented at the American Chemical Society meeting in San Diego, revealed that a single gram of gum can shed an average of 100 microplastic fragments, with some…
The Nigerian Correctional Service is mourning the death of Senior Correctional Assistant Shuaibu David, who lost his life while attempting to prevent an inmate escape at the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, on Monday. The jailbreak occurred when inmates tampered with padlocks in one section of the facility, enabling twelve prisoners to…
The Head of the Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment. The resignation of the HoS, who served under the suspended Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning. The Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has expressed deep sadness over the news of the tragic loss of five students of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN) and other citizens to a ghastly road accident on Sunday, 23rd of March, 2025. In a statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, conveys the heartfelt…
The Osun state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for using the crisis that erupted between Ifon and Ilobu recently to further its infantile politics, saying the erstwhile ruling party in the state should be ashamed of itself for trying to exploit the unfortunate…
Popular Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has publicly challenged Apostle Femi Lazarus over his criticism of gospel ministers who charge high fees to attend events.Nigerian food Apostle Femi Lazarus, the lead pastor of Light Nation Church, has been vocal about his disapproval of gospel musicians who demand large sums of money to minister at church programmes….
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redesign the Oshodi Transport Interchange (OTI) as part of preparations for integrating the facility with the state’s Rail Mass Transit system. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the state government is addressing ongoing developments and challenges affecting the…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has explained why the government should leave the appointment of a new vice-chancellor of a public universities of the governing councils of respective institutions. The union said the political interference from the government’s side, especially the Ministry of Education and the Presidency on the issue of appointment of…
By Comrade Samakin Abdul-Jeleel Abiodun Governor Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke has redefined governance in Osun State, proving himself as a true leader committed to the development and well-being of the people. His remarkable achievements across various sectors have not only earned him high ratings but have also won the trust and support of residents across…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu over “the unlawful suspension of democratically elected governor, deputy governor and members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State while exercising his constitutional powers to proclaim a State of Emergency in the state.” The suit is brought by Yirabari Israel…
