Community General

Alleged Assault: Ahoada West Girl Cries for Justice After Council Chairman Visit

A young girl, Winnie Uchechi from Ahoada West Local Government Area, has called for public attention and protection following allegations that she was assaulted by the local council chairman. Uchechi alleged that the incident began after she took photographs of the deteriorating state of Community Secondary School, Odiokwu to highlight the poor condition of the

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Education General

CSOs Commend IAUE Leadership Over Institutional Progress

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Rivers State has praised the leadership of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education for what it described as significant progress and stability in the institution. The groups said the university has remained focused and progressive under the administration of Vice-Chancellor, Okechukwu Onuchuku. The coalition noted that since November 2021,

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General Oil and Gas

Experts Warn Conflict Could Push Fuel Prices Higher

Energy analysts have cautioned that continued tensions between the United States and Iran could drive up global crude oil prices, with ripple effects on Nigeria’s domestic fuel market. Market volatility has already been observed as investors react to uncertainty in oil supply routes. Although Nigeria is an oil-producing nation, its fuel pricing remains sensitive to

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General

Global Shipping Firms Suspend Gulf Operations

International shipping giants including Maersk and MSC have halted vessel movements around the Gulf due to heightened security risks. The decision follows concerns over potential attacks on commercial ships amid rising regional tensions. The disruption has particularly affected cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route. Analysts warn that prolonged

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Community General

Stranded Nigerian Air Travellers Amid Middle East Conflict

Major global airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to and from several Middle Eastern destinations, leaving many Nigerians stranded at airports. The disruptions follow escalating hostilities involving the United States and Iran, which triggered widespread airspace closures across parts of the region. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria advised passengers to maintain contact with their

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General Health

Parents Back Proposed Ban on Sachet Alcohol Sales

Some parents and guardians have expressed support for the proposed plan by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to ban the sale of sachet alcohol in Nigeria. In interviews, the parents said the move would help protect children and young adults from the harmful effects of excessive alcohol consumption and

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Security General

DHQ: US Military Support to Nigeria Not a Threat to Sovereignty

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that military support provided by the United States to Nigeria is not out of place and does not pose any threat to the country’s sovereignty. The DHQ explained that the assistance from the United States was provided at no cost to the Federal Government and is mainly focused on

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Health General

Lassa Fever Death Toll Rises to 10 in Benue

The death toll from Lassa fever in Benue State has increased to 10 following the ongoing outbreak in the state. State Epidemiologist, Dr. Msuega Asema, disclosed the figure during a visit by the State Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ejeh-Ogwuche, to isolation centres at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital in Makurdi.

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Technology Features General

Prompt Engineering: Real Job or AI Mirage?

By Paul Chimodo Remember the tech headlines of 2023? Amid the rise of large language models like GPT-4 and Claude, the world was told that “prompt engineering” could be one of the hottest jobs of the decade. A career where crafting the right AI instructions might earn you six-figure salaries without needing deep programming skills.

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General

FG Moves to Curb Rising Food Prices

The Federal Government has unveiled fresh measures aimed at addressing rising food prices across the country. Officials said the intervention would focus on boosting local agricultural production, improving supply chains, and tackling insecurity in farming communities. Authorities added that collaboration with state governments and private sector stakeholders would be intensified to stabilise food supply and

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