150 rescued, about 150 missing after boat sinks in Niger state
Dozens are feared dead after a boat carrying nearly 300 passengers, mostly women and children returning from a religious festival, capsized in Niger State.
The...
Hemp extracts show promise in battling mosquitoes
Recent research reveals that hemp leaf extracts, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), may offer a natural solution to combat one of the world’s most dangerous pests—mosquitoes.
Mosquitoes...
Ex-Iranian leader Ahmadinejad says Mossad infiltrated Iranian intelligence
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has claimed that the Israel intelligence agency Mossad had extensively infiltrated the Iranian intelligence services.
He spoke in a Monday...
UBA reports decline in 2024 half-year profit, announces interim dividend
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has released its half-year financial results for the period ending June 2024, highlighting key developments in profitability, asset growth,...
NYSC members get new allowance. In rice terms, it’s less than a decade ago
The Federal Government has officially increased the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to ₦77,000, starting from July 2024.
This marks a...