Plants
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If you love fresh vegetables and herbs without the stress of replanting every season, then you must consider planting these perennial plants in your garden. They grow year after year, giving you a steady supply of food, spices, and even medicine. Mint Mint grows best in moist, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral…
28 Aug 2024
Plants are great adornment in the house. It also helps in the production of oxygen for all humans. But while many house plants offer aesthetic appeal and air purification benefits, some can pose risks to human and pet health. Here are six plants that are generally advised against keeping in your home: 1. Oleander A…
27 Jul 2024
The ancient Chinese practice of feng shui believes that certain plants bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity to the homes they inhabit. And if you’ve ever felt like your home could use some good fortune, look no further than these five houseplants. What is Feng Shui? Translating to wind and water in English, feng shui…
19 May 2024
In recent times, plants have gone from decorations put outside the house to items used inside our homes. Several studies have shown that spending time around plants improves overall mental wellbeing. Some indoor plants serve as air purifiers, while others have great medicinal values. Some are even rumoured to grant financial success when they are…
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The Police Command in Akwa Ibom, on Wednesday, confirmed the death of a youth in a crisis that erupted in Ette, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of the state. DSP Timfon John, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ikot Abasi.…
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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) assisted Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) has continued with inauguration of agricultural enhancement projects in communities in Delta. The initiative which is a tripartite programme of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)…
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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), at its meeting on Wednesday in Abuja, passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu. The motion was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and seconded by Sen. Adams Oshihomole, a former APC National Chairman and one time Edo governor. The News Agency…
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Mr. Jubreel Abdulkareem, Member, Lagos State House of Assembly, has promised scholarship for exceptional students in his constituency – Agege II – to encourage more youths to acquire tertiary education. Abdulkareem made the promise on Wednesday at his constituency office, Agege, where he empowered 600 widows and other less privileges individuals with food palliatives and…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, sensitised stakeholders on detecting substandard and falsified medical products in the Northwest Zone. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency introduced GreenBook, Traceability Project, and Pediatric Policy to combat counterfeit medical products. Adeyeye, represented by Mr. Bitrus Fraden, NAFDAC’s Director of…
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Many stakeholders present at the public hearing on the Tax Reform Bills currently before the National Assembly on Wednesday expressed support for the passage of the bills but raised concerns about certain aspects of the proposed legislation. The public hearing on the bills was organized by the House Special Committee on Tax Reform Bills, headed…
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has condemned the unauthorised and forceful entry of the suspended Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, into the Assembly premises following the announcement of his suspension on the floor of the House by a two-thirds majority of the members. According to the Chief Security Officer, Kushoro Idowu, Onafeko arrived with unknown…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over organised foreign fraud syndicates recruiting young Nigerians and using cryptocurrency to facilitate illegal arms importation. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede made the disclosure in Abuja while addressing participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course at the National Institute for Security Studies. He revealed that the…
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Civil rights activist and former lawmaker in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Sani, has again criticised the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, following his allegations that President Bola Tinubu changed his mind about making him a minister after begging him publicly to be part of his administration. Specifically, in an interview with…
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American pop star, Taylor Swift, has made history as the first female artiste to hit 100 billion streams on Spotify. The streaming platform confirmed the milestone after a review of her account, showing that the award-winning singer had surpassed the mark. Music data platform, Chart Masters, also ranked Swift as the second highest earner on…