Nuclear Plants
18 Mar
Though countries have strict policies against building nuclear weapons, contained in The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), this has been chiefly adhered to except for nine countries who have gone against the treaty outright.
17 Mar
Talks about African countries developing nuclear power plants have been on the upswing, with more States
keying into them in partnership with global vested interests. Even though the use of nuclear technology is multi-dimensional with proven abilities to radically boost the power sector
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The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday declared President Bola Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and his suspension of the democratically elected governor, deputy governor, and members of the state’s House of Assembly as an undemocratic action that is also alien to Nigeria's Constitution. The…
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Delta State Chief Judge, Justice Tessy Diai, has set free seven awaiting trial inmates across the custodial centres in the state, saying there was no sufficient evidence to prosecute them. Those released include Yohanna Selnan, John Tanko, Gwakman, Ventim Usman, and Chukwuemeka Ugwu, all male inmates. Mr. Chukwuemeka Ugwu said he was arrested for the…
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The Senator representing Kogi West, Sunday Karimi, has said the ongoing controversy involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has vindicated former Governor Yahaya Bello. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, Karimi said recent developments confirm that Bello was not to blame for past disputes between him and Akpoti-Uduaghan before the National Assembly elections.…
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The Oyo State Government, through the Oyo State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), has stressed its commitment to ensuring sustainable access to clean and safe drinking water for citizens. The state joined the global community to mark World Water Day, which is celebrated on March 22 each year to raise awareness about the…
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The Paramount Ruler of the oil/gas-rich Great Idjerhe Kingdom, His Majesty, King Obukowho Monday Whiskey, Udurhie 1, on Sunday, urged Niger Delta patriots, particularly the youths, to work assiduously with Tantita Security Services Limited for Nigeria to meet its daily oil production target. Whiskey said Tantita Security Services, owned and operated by Chief Government Oweizide…
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The Executive Director and Co-founder of MSwitch Creative Hub, Mr. Zainab Salami, on Sunday revealed that over 53% of young Nigerians aged 15-24 are jobless, emphasizing the urgent need for strategic interventions to tackle the crisis. She emphasized MSwitch's commitment to empowering young creatives and digital professionals by equipping them with the skills and opportunities…
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An explosion at the Soku oil facility operated by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited in Akuku Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State has been confirmed. The cause of the explosion is yet to be ascertained—whether it was caused by equipment failure, sabotage, or an attack on the facility. However, following the intractable…
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Six Kenyan police officers were killed by suspected Al-Shabaab Islamist militants who overran a reservist base on Sunday, police said. The militants attacked a police reservist camp at Biyamadhow in Garissa County on the border with Somalia, a spokesman told reporters. The attack happened early on Sunday morning and the spokesperson said the "suspected militia…
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Real Madrid's women's team earned their first ever victory over Liga F champions Barcelona with a shock 3-1 away triumph on Sunday at the Olympic stadium. Pere Romeu's Barcelona remain top of the table, four points ahead of second place Madrid after losing their second league match this season under rain and hail before a…
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Four political activists in Burkina Faso, belonging to a political movement denouncing civilian massacres blamed on the army and allied militias, have been kidnapped, their group said on Sunday. Their abduction follows that of another member of the same Servir et Non Se Servir (SENS) movement on Tuesday, and added to numerous other kidnappings of…