According to Ebienfa, the proposed airlifting of the first batch of returnees from South Africa originally scheduled for Monday 8th of June, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 10th of June, and this is due to unforeseen logistical considerations.
Author: Eshokeme Oludare James (Eshokeme James)
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Cost Of Healthy Diet Rises To N1,541 Per Day In March – NBS
According to the NBS, animal-source foods remained the most expensive component of a healthy diet, accounting for 39 per cent of the total cost while providing just 13 per cent of total calories. Fruits and vegetables were also among the costliest food groups relative to their calorie contribution, accounting for 16 per cent and 14 per cent of total diet costs respectively. Legumes, nuts and seeds remained the least expensive food group, contributing just seven per cent of the total cost.
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Rare Celestial Double Treat: Blue Moon Aligns With Year’s Smallest Full Moon
Blue Moons occur only once every two to three years, with the next one expected in January 2029. Even rarer is the coincidence of a Blue Moon with the year's smallest full moon, a phenomenon last seen in 2020.
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Oyo Public Schools Comply With NUT Directive
Teachers in public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State began an indefinite strike to protest the kidnapp of teachers and pupils of three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of the state CliqMetro reports that armed men on May 15 attacked Community Grammar School, L.A. Primary School, both in Ahoro-Esinele and Baptist Nursery and...
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Cancer Society Calls For Strict Tobacco Act Enforcement
In a statement marking the 2026 World No Tobacco Day, NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, expressed concern over the growing popularity of emerging nicotine and tobacco products, warning that the trend poses serious public health risks. He said tobacco companies continue to deploy deceptive tactics such as flavored products, attractive packaging, social media promotions, digital marketing, and misleading advertising to attract new users.
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MAPOLY Expels 365 Students Over Fake Admission Documents
The management of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta, has expelled 365 students for securing admission with falsified academic documents. This is contained in a statement in Abeokuta by the institution’s Head of Public Relations and Protocol, Mr Yemi Ajibola. Ajibola explained that the affected students were enrolled in various Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes...
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Federal Workers Rejects N100,000 Minimum Wage Proposal
The forum also expressed concern over the non-implementation of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance and outstanding wage award arrears promised by government officials.
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Polls Open For Parliamentary Elections In Ethiopia
Around 50 million voters are eligible to vote in the election for members of parliament, who will in turn select the prime minister.
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WHO Chief Visits Epicentre Of Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
There have been at least 1,077 suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC since the outbreak was declared on May 15, including 246 deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. There have been nine confirmed infections in Uganda, including one death.
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Ghana Parliament Approves ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Law
The law on sexual rights and family values imposes a penalty of up to three years' jail for people who engage in homosexual relations, and between three and five years for the promotion, sponsorship or intentional support of LGBT+ activities.