Rabbits’ alarming appearance Some rabbits in Colorado, especially around Fort Collins, have been spotted with unusual “tentacle-like” or “horn-like” growths protruding from their heads and faces. These growths have been described as resembling black quills or toothpicks sticking out around their mouths or faces. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has confirmed that these growths are…
Comr. Ja’afar Loko leads NYCN Nasarawa in marking Int’l Youth Day PRESS STATEMENT: NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NYCN), NASARAWA STATE, CELEBRATES YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY, 2025. 12th August 2025. The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Nasarawa State Chapter, under my able leadership joins millions of young people across…
US to end Dropbox visa renewals Starting September 2, 2025, the United States will officially withdraw its Interview Waiver Programme, also known as the “Dropbox facility,” for most non-immigrant visa categories. This means the convenience of skipping in-person interviews for visa renewals will largely end. Most applicants applying for visas—including work visas like H-1B, L-1;…
No power supply interruption expected during Atuabo plant shutdown – Energy Ministry The Atuabo Gas Processing Plant is scheduled for a planned two-week shutdown for maintenance from August 16 to August 30, 2025. The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has approved this maintenance shutdown to enhance the plant’s efficiency and safety systems. Despite the…
Study shows cats develop dementia similar to humans Scientists at the University of Edinburgh examined the brains of 25 cats exhibiting dementia-like symptoms such as confusion, sleep disruption, and increased vocalization. Post-mortem analysis revealed a buildup of amyloid-beta, a toxic protein that is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease in humans. This buildup was found within…
Switzerland generates electricity from railway tracks Switzerland is pioneering a world-first initiative to transform active railway tracks into solar power plants by installing removable solar panels between the rails without disrupting train operations. This pilot project, led by the Swiss startup Sun-Ways, began in 2025 on a 100-meter stretch near Buttes in the canton of…
Zulum Reconstitutes Board for Bureau of Public Procurement Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the reconstitution of the Board for Borno State Bureau for Public Procurement. The decision follows the expiration of the tenure of the current chairman and board members that have served the stipulated four-year term. In a statement by…
Toto LG Legislative Arm confirms four Supervisory Councillor nominees ….As Speaker tasks them on selfless service if finally sworn in …..Four bills also scale second reading during Monday’s sitting The Toto Local Government Legislative Council in Nasarawa State has screened and confirmed four individuals as Supervisory Councillors. These names were submitted by the Executive Chairman…
PCRC Karu Area Command Executives Inaugurated for Enhanced Security By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Karu area command executives have been tasked with working closely with security agencies to promote community policing and enhance security in the area. This development comes as part of efforts to address security challenges and foster…
Black Scorpions FC Wins 2025 Maikaya Football Competition in Keffi ….Uniting Nasarawa’s people remains his key objective, — Maikaya By Roseline Okafor, Nasarawa. The Maikaya Development Foundation (MDF), has once again proven its dedication to fostering unity among youths in Nasarawa State through sports by organizing a month-long football tournament in Keffi Local Government Area….