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Nigeria Faces Urgent Crisis as Children Fall Into Alcohol Habit
Underage alcohol consumption is becoming a normalized, dangerous trend in Nigeria, driven by easy access to affordable sachets and a culture that unwittingly puts children in contact with intoxicants through daily errands.
Nigeria’s Persistent Sanitation Crisis: The Reality of Open Defecation
Nigeria faces a severe public health crisis as inadequate sanitation infrastructure forces millions into open defecation, turning a lack of toilets into a widespread environmental and social failure.
Cross River State Sees Resurgence of Open Defecation Five Years Post-Pandemic
A significant decline in public sanitation has occurred in Cross River State, as economic hardship and the aftermath of COVID-19 have led to a widespread return of open defecation, prompting new legislative action from Governor Bassey Otu.
Benue SEMA Urges Public Caution Amid Rising Snakebite Risks
Benue SEMA warns residents to exercise caution during the rainy season following a spike in snakebite cases reported at local hospitals.