When it comes to myopia, there is a mystery that has long plagued me. After illness kept me at home for a few days, I returned to school to find I could no longer make out writing on the ...

As a myope and optometrist, I find the term “disease” for myopia misleading. Axial length of the eye is a continuum; people whose eyes don’t grow long enough ...

The anti-crime squad of the Anambra State Police Command has arrested a vigilante with a pump action gun he concealed in a rice bag. Police Public Relations Officer of the Command (PPRO), SP ...

What's the best rice cooker for 2024? Whether it’s a go-to side dish or a meal staple, rice is one of the most versatile foods you can make. There are countless ways to prepare and season rice ...

The Kano Public Complaints and Anti-corruption Commission (PCACC) has uncovered a warehouse where 16,800 bags of rice were reportedly being repackaged for the open market. It was learnt that the rice ...

These included 816 bags of foreign parboiled rice, 802 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), 285 bales of second-hand clothes, and other illicit items. Speaking in Lagos, the team’s ...

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has clarified its decision to extend the best-before-date for 22,000 bags of rice distributed to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana in February, stating ...

Here's what you need to do. Simply grab your freezer bag and pop the kettle on. While the water is boiling, add some cold water into the plastic bag. Once the kettle has boiled, wait for it to ...

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EU member states have taken progressive steps over the past decade to reduce the use of lightweight plastic bags, including imposing additional charges or levies and promoting the adoption of ...