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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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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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NIMC to commence nationwide ward-level enrollment for NIN registration

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