Tinubu approves University of Environment forOgoniland
04 Feb
Science & Technology

Tinubu approves University of Environment for Ogoniland

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By Chesa Chesa President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environment and Technology(FUET) in Rivers State and pledged more support for the Ogoni community. The Ogoni town of Tai will host the University. During the signing ceremony at the State House, President Tinubu said the establishment of the University would further empower Ogoni citizens and provide more opportunities for participation and development. “Today marks a significant milestone in our national journey towards environmental justice, education and sustainable development. “The Ogoni have been at the forefront of our development and agitation and have suffered enough environmental degradation,” the President said. “It is more than the creation of a university. It is the reaffirmation of our unwavering commitment to the people of Ogoni, the Niger Delta and the entire nation as a whole. “For decades, the...
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Addressing the facts about GMOs in Nigeria
04 Feb
Science & Technology

Addressing the facts about GMOs in Nigeria

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THERE was a debate during a public hearing at the Nigeria House of Representatives on some concerns raised about Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). Opponents of this technology raised concerns about the health, environment and economy. Also, experts have tackled these concerns, describing them as misinformation. In this article, there will be an attempt to address some of the concerns raised at the Federal House of Representatives. Environment Some lawmakers and the opponents of biotechnology raised concerns about GMOs causing environmental harm. But on the contrary, it has been established that planting GMO seeds reduces the use of chemicals on the farms. Excessive use of chemicals is one of the factors that cause environmental pollution. Farmers who are desperate to control weed and pests on their farms, apply chemicals on their farms. For example, the newly introduced GM beans require...
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‘Ga’nu si’ and the politics of business and religion among Yoruba muslims
04 Feb
Politics

‘Ga’nu si’ and the politics of business and religion among Yoruba muslims

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The slang “Ga’nu si”, a recent popular expression, has become very controversial as used in the social media space. On January 17, 2025, it became news that the popular Fuji maestro, Olori Omo Oba Akile Ijebu (Head of all Ijebu Princes and Princesses), Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, popularly known as K1 the Ultimate, lost his mother, Alhaja Halimat Anifowose (a native of Ilupeju Ekiti). Based in Ijebu Ode, Alhaja Anifowose passed on, and it is a common practice to bury...
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Beyoncé’s Grammys Wins Prove That Black Women in Country Are Getting Their Due
04 Feb
Lifestyle

Beyoncé’s Grammys Wins Prove That Black Women in Country Are Getting Their Due

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Lifestyle Updated on Feb 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM Tanner Adell fell in love with country music young.She grew up splitting her time between Los Angeles and Star Valley, WY, which created a stark contrast — but it was the country lifestyle, and specifically the music, that held her heart. Adell remembers falling in love with Keith Urban when he released "Somebody Like You." And every summer, when she and her mom would set out to drive back to LA from Star Valley, she'd sit in the back of the car and "just silently cry my eyes out as we'd start on this road trip back to California," she remembers.These days, Adell is a rising country music star. And at the Grammys on Feb. 2, she was part of a watershed moment for Black women in...
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