The Coordinator, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH)-Gender Project Team, Prof Emmanuel Akpabio has revealed that menstruating women and twin mothers are not allowed access to drinking water in Mbiabet Ikot Udo, Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom State, over beliefs that the water would dry up. Prof Akpabio, who is the Director, Directorate of … Read more
Two vegetarians and animal rights campaigners have expressed their concerns about the endangerment of human lives due to the consumption of animal products polluted by irresponsible breeders. Raymond Opia, an academic based in the United Kingdom and a vegetarian, explained that diseases like anthrax can arise from animals being fed the wrong things, as they … Read more
The Muslim human rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned military intervention in Niger. Hassan Indabawa, the Chairman of MURIC, Kano State chapter, made this known on Saturday in a statement. MURIC’s reaction is coming on the heels of Tinubu’s request to the Senate to implement an … Read more
Daniel Bwala, a media aide to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has highlighted 10 reasons Nigeria must not be involved in the impending war with with Niger Republic. Bwala warned that the impending war with Niger Republic is a fight between Russia and NATO. He warned that Russia might become … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has reacted to stories making the rounds on social media about a purported plan to deploy corps members to Niger Republic for military intervention. The NYSC’s reaction follows a video circulating on social media alleging that corps members would be deployed by the federal government to fight a war … Read more
Nigeria Senate on Saturday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to toe the path of diplomatic engagement in the ongoing suspension of democracy in the neighbouring Niger Republic. The resolution was reached after a four-hour closed-door meeting on the crisis rocking Niger, a West African country. The resolution of the upper legislative chamber followed an executive … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pat Attah, has recounted his experience with gay producers/makerters in the Nigerian movie industry. The Germany-based thespian said he had been approached by gay filmmakers twice. He disclosed this in a recent interview with MecksoncrownBTV. Attah said, “Yes [I’ve been approached by gay filmmakers]. That was longtime ago. I actually don’t remembers … Read more
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Angel Smith, has clarified that her recent altercation with Ilebaye had nothing to do with Cross. GISTS VILLA recalls that Angel and Ilebaye had physical confrontation on Wednesday night after she scolded the latter for sitting on her box. Soma told Angel on Saturday that Mercy Eke insinuated that … Read more
Chelsea’s new signing, Robert Sanchez, has heaped praise on defender Levi Colwill, labelling him as a top class player. Recall that Sanchez officially joined Chelsea from Brighton on Saturday, signing a long-term contract with the Blues. The goalkeeper was a former teammate with Colwill during their time at Brighton. Speaking to Chelsea’s official website, Sanchez … Read more
New Manchester United signing, Rasmus Højlund, has suggested that he joined the Premier League giants because he has been a fan of the Red Devils while growing up as a teenager. Man United on Saturday announced the signing of Højlund from Atalanta. The 20-year-old striker signed a long-term contract with Erik ten Hag’s side. Speaking … Read more