The vistas are sprawling and unspoiled. Mountains rim blue-sky horizons, and scrub brush scattered across the rocky desert hills sustain mule deer, bighorn sheep and other wildlife. Known as Whispering Pines, this roughly 2-square-mile wildland within the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park was once dotted with rustic vacation cabins. Most are gone now, wiped…
The Federal Government revealed on Wednesday that Nigeria’s daily petrol consumption has decreased to 50 million litres, with domestic refineries now meeting half of the demand. The remaining 25 million litres are being imported to bridge the gap, ensuring the country avoids fuel scarcity. Speaking to journalists after a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, Mr. Ogbugo…
 Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have allegedly uncovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from an office space in the Lagos State House of Assembly allegedly being used by one Baruwa Idris Okeowo.  Baruwa, a retired service man is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the embattled former Speaker…
The Pope’s funeral is allegedly being rehearsed after the 88-year-old warned he may not survive pneumonia. The Swiss Guard protecting the Pope, 88, is rehearsing his funeral, with members under a curfew as they are ‘preparing for the pontiff’s death’, Swiss newspaper Blick claims. The Pope previously revealed he had ‘already prepared’ his tomb, but the location of his grave and the…
Government scientists at NOAA collect and provide crucial public information about coastal conditions that businesses, individuals and other scientists rely on. NOAA’s National Ocean Service Eric Nost, University of Guelph and Alejandro Paz, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Information on the internet might seem like it’s there forever, but it’s only as permanent as people…
Nigerien authorities on Tuesday held their national refoundation conference, focusing on the country’s political transition as subcommittees debated the issue without disclosing their conclusions. Tsalha Haladou, chair of the economy subcommittee, stated that the duration of the transition was a central topic in all working groups, alongside discussions on the charter that will guide governance…
