5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Cholera outbreaks in Nigeria are often linked to contaminated water. Learn the five critical signs to check before buying from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') to protect your family's health.
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5 Signs Your 'Meruwa' Water is Unsafe
Learn the 5 critical signs that water from jerrycan vendors ('Meruwa') may be contaminated and could lead to cholera. Protect your family's health with these essential checks.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Two Teenagers Drown in Ibadan's Apete River
The Apete community in Ibadan mourns Abdullahi Sheriff, 15, and Adekitan Rasheed, 13, who drowned in a local river. Learn the details and urgent safety calls from residents.
Teenagers Drown in Apete River, Ibadan
Two teenagers, Abdullahi Sheriff (15) and Adekitan Rasheed (13), drowned in a river in Apete, Ibadan, on December 21, 2025. Read the tragic details and community warnings ignored.
Tyla Leads Spotify Africa, Beats Burna Boy, Tems
South African singer Tyla is now Africa's most-streamed artist on Spotify, overtaking Nigerian stars Burna Boy and Tems. Discover her meteoric rise to global fame.
Pure Water Sells for N200 in Lokoja Holiday Traffic Jam
A Nigerian lady stuck on the Abuja-Lokoja road exposes how hawkers sell sachet water for up to N200. Read her shocking experience and public reactions to the annual gridlock.
Water Ministry Goes Paperless with 1GOV Digital System
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
Man kills childhood friend over sachet water in Niger
Niger State Police arrest Abdulazeez Abubakar for allegedly stabbing Sadiq Sani to death after an argument over 'pure water'. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.
Man stabs friend to death over pure water argument in Niger
A minor dispute over sachet water for ablution turned fatal in Minna, as a 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed his 20-year-old friend. Police have arrested the suspect. Read the shocking details.
Man kills friend over sachet water in Minna
A minor disagreement over sachet water for ablution in Minna turned fatal, leaving one dead. Angry youths demand justice. Read the full story.
Rivers Community Protests 2-Year Power, Water Outage
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
IDU 2025 Outreach: Free Health Screening, Water for Isale Eko
Isale-Eko Descendants Union kicks off 2025 community wellness with free health checks, clean water distribution, and a heritage walk. Join the movement for a healthier Lagos Island.
Church Leaders' Daughter Dumps Christianity for Ancestral Worship
The daughter of an apostle and a deaconess reveals why she abandoned Christianity to become a water priestess, embracing her ancestors' way. Discover her parents' reaction and the online debate it sparked.
NAFDAC Shuts Unhygienic Kaduna Yoghurt Depot
NAFDAC has sealed a yoghurt and flavoured drink depot in Kaduna over unhygienic operations posing serious contamination risks. The agency vows more enforcement checks.
Lady's Room Flooded, Belongings Ruined After Work
A Nigerian lady returned from work to find her room flooded, her bed and clothes ruined. Her viral TikTok video sparked massive sympathy and reactions online. Read her full story and see how people responded.
Nigerian man's N2m flat has no water, light, rent hiked
A Nigerian man paid N2 million for an apartment only to find no water or electricity. After one year, his landlord issued a quit notice and raised the rent to over N3 million. Read his full story and tenant rights in Nigeria.
Ogun shuts battery plants over lead poisoning risk
Ogun State suspends lead export and shuts 7 battery recycling plants in Ogijo after a viral video alleged hazardous lead contamination. Health and environmental audits are underway.
Woman pours boiling water on boyfriend's colleague in Kano
Victoria Emmanuel, 23, hospitalized after colleague's girlfriend allegedly poured boiling water on her in Kano residence. Suspect remanded until December 9.
Kano deepens economic partnership with France, China
Kano State forges stronger economic and social partnerships with France and China, focusing on water reform, investment, and sustainable development for the people.
Biosensor Detects Explosive Residues in Contaminated Soil
International research team including Nigerian scientist develops biological biosensor to detect explosive contaminants in soil. Cost-effective solution for environmental monitoring.
Lokoja Dialogues Launch to Boost Nigeria's Water Security
Nigeria launches Lokoja Dialogues to address water crisis, potentially boosting GDP by 6% annually and reducing farmer-herder conflicts worth $13.7 billion through WEFE nexus approach.
Katsina invests N14bn in water conservation project
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
Mexican Farmers Block US Border in Water Protest
Mexican farmers block key US border bridge in protest against water reforms. Learn how this impacts trade and the ongoing national strike across 16 states.
VDM Responds to Ogun Residents' Water Crisis Plea
Residents of Isuku community in Ogun State cry out to activist Verydarkman over water scarcity. VDM responds 'We on our way' as social media reacts to government failure.
158 LGAs, 2 States Achieve Open Defecation Free Status
Nigeria celebrates as 158 LGAs and 2 states achieve open defecation free status. FG and UK partners call for sustained efforts to expand WASH achievements nationwide.
HYPREP tightens security after Eleme tank rupture
HYPREP announces enhanced security measures at Ogoni project sites following Ebubu water facility rupture. Restoration efforts underway as community faces water shortage.
Lemon Water: Real Health Benefits Experts Confirm
Nigerian nutritionists reveal the truth about lemon water benefits for digestion, immunity and weight management. Learn the facts vs myths about this popular drink.
DIY Rose Water: Fresh, Natural Recipe & Benefits
Learn how to make fresh, chemical-free rose water at home. Discover its benefits for skin, health, and mood with this simple step-by-step guide. Start your DIY journey today!
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa
Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.
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