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Fortune charms craze threatens vulture population in Kano

At the Kofar Mazugal abattoir in Kano, the morning air in September 2025 reeks of blood and smoke. Butchers hurry between carcasses, blades flash,...

Michael Simire - November 3, 2025

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Vanishing vultures: Nigeria faces ecological, public health risks as populations collapse

Nigeria’s vulture population is collapsing at an alarming rate, sparking concerns over ecological stability, illegal wildlife trade, and public health risks. Six of the...

Michael Simire - September 29, 2025

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Declining vulture populations should be a wakeup call

Every year the world marks the International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) in September, to raise awareness about vultures. However, the picture is not rosy...

Michael Simire - September 6, 2021

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CoverJanuary 6, 2026

Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one thing across much of Nigeria: harmattan. It was the season...

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Waste ManagementJanuary 6, 2026

Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA), Mr. Abayomi Hunye, has stated that he will not compromise...

Renewable EnergyJanuary 6, 2026

Nasarawa distributes 60 electric vehicles to cooperatives, institutions

The Nasarawa State Government on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, distributed another tranche of 50 tricycles and 10 cars to...

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CoverJanuary 6, 2026

Where is harmattan? – Nigeria’s vanishing cold season and questions it raises

For generations, December, January and February have meant one...

Waste ManagementJanuary 6, 2026

Alleged extortion: I won’t compromise standard, says Ogun waste management boss

The Managing Director, Ogun State Waste Management Agency (OGWAMA),...