Ultraprocessed foods have moved from a niche nutrition concern to the center of a national debate, and researchers recently asked a question that gets skipped in most of that conversation: What do Americans actually want their government to do about it? Not whether people think these foods are healthy, but which specific policies they’d support…
A document obtained by SaharaReporters has raised fresh questions about the spending priorities of the Yobe State Government after an official letter showed approval for the release of ₦1.5 billion for the International Cargo Airport, Damaturu, while an accompanying project schedule lists proposed projects with a combined value of about ₦20 billion. The document, signed by the…
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money. It’s important for all students to build a solid foundation in managing their finances, said Sara Wilson, director of product innovation at Student…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested two men accused of impersonating military personnel and allegedly assaulting a laundry attendant in the Suleja area of the state over a missing mobile phone. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspects, identified as Abraham Ashiwel and Michael Okonkwo, both of Bakassi area,…
After years away from the classroom, a determined woman has achieved a remarkable milestone, proving that age and responsibilities could not stop her from pursuing a lifelong ambition. (Damilola Odukoya. Photo Credit: Nation News) Dr. Damilola Odukoya has shared an amazing story about returning to school aged 37, over two decades after her initial…
The Federal Government has approved the establishment of 33 new universities across Nigeria, increasing the total number of universities in the country to 309. The approvals include seven federal universities, six state-owned universities and 20 private universities. The decision comes just months after the same government imposed a six-year moratorium on the establishment of new…
Stakeholders in Ikom and Boki Federal Constituency have dismissed criticisms surrounding the ongoing renovation of public school classrooms facilitated by the member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Abang, describing the allegations as misleading, politically motivated and borne out of ignorance of how federal constituency projects are implemented. The reaction follows…
President Bola Tinubu has submitted nomination papers to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 presidential election that list no primary or secondary school qualifications, leaving the spaces for those sections completely blank on his EC9 form just as he did in 2023. INEC published Tinubu’s nomination papers on Saturday in line with its…
(Chinedu Obika. Photo Credit; ShineYourEye) Chinedu Obika, a member of the House of Representatives, disclosed that despite being in the National Assembly, one of his colleagues was unable to cover his daughter’s ₦700,000 school fees. Obika claimed that after the congressman was unable to gather the funds approximately two months ago, he helped the…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abia State Command, Umuahia, says it has commenced a statewide school safety and security sensitisation campaign for schoolchildren, management officials and teaching staff. According to the command’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Ndukwe Egwu, who spoke on behalf of the State Commandant in a statement made available…
