Nature
Links Between Your Breathing and Your Vision-Scientist
Researchers have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation — something that could affect our vision. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden discovered the fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely […]
Nigeria 2025 First Lunar Crescent to Occur on Feb.28
Experts and astronomy fans nationwide will watch the lunar crescent sighting, a major lunar calendar event. The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has reported that the first lunar crescent of the year would be visible in Nigeria on February 28, 2025. This is the date that has been identified. In a statement that […]
To Address Climate Risks,Nigeria’s Census is Crucial-Experts
Climate supporters emphasize how urgent it is to move forward with the census, while the federal government has not yet announced a definitive date. The census has the power to change disaster response, climate policy, and plans for sustainable development. The future of Nigeria rests on its capacity to identify and safeguard its most vulnerable […]
NiMet Forecasts hazy Weather for Three days.
From Friday through Sunday, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted haziness throughout the nation. NiMet forecasted significant dust haze over the North and North Central regions on Friday in its weather outlook, which was issued in Abuja on Thursday, February 13. Additionally, the agency said that during the projected period, areas of Zamfara, Kano, […]
Albinos in Bayelsa Requests Immediate Intervention for Skin Cancer
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has warned of a growing health emergency as the number of skin cancer cases among people with albinism in the state has increased. With the theme “United by Unique,” the association commemorated World Cancer Day in 2025 and joined millions of people around the […]
Osun Community Retreats Peace Agreement over Favoritism Treat
On Wednesday, the Ilobu community in Osun State accused several members of the government-appointed mediation panel of making concessions in order to end the long-running communal conflict between the town, Ifon, and Erin towns. The panel was established by the government in response to a recurring crises in the impacted areas caused by boundary disputes. […]
NiMet Forecasts Early Rains in Lagos, Anambra, Other Locations.
Early rainfall in several regions of the country are predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s 2025 seasonal climate prediction, or SCP. In particular, early precipitation is anticipated in Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Anambra, and portions of Oyo, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Lagos, Edo, Enugu, Imo, and Ebonyi states, however, in North Central Nigeria, the onset will be […]
Teenage girl Mutilated to Death by Shark at Bribie Island Beach
A teenage girl has been killed in a suspected shark attack at a popular tourist hotspot off the south-east Queensland coast, Australia. Emergency services were summoned to Woorim Beach on Bribie Island at about 4.45pm on Monday, Feb. 3, following reports of a “serious shark bite incident”. The 17 years old teenage girl was attacked […]
Elephant kills Tourist While Rescuing Grandchildren in South Africa
While attempting to protect his grandchildren from the rushing elephant on Saturday, a 59-year-old grandfather was sadly trampled to death. Times Live reported the incident on Sunday, which took place at the famous Kruger National Park in South Africa. The family was taking pictures and films of the elephant when the deadly encounter happened close […]
FG aims to conserve mangroves with $4 billion.
The federal government has revealed intentions to leverage the $4 billion Mangrove Breakthrough Initiative funds, which was proposed during the COP 27 Climate Change conference, with a focus on mangrove protection, restoration, and afforestation. This was revealed at a media-interactive meeting in Abuja by Mrs. Chinwe Oluwatoyin Adindu, Executive Secretary of the National Council on […]