Tag: water

WaterEase Africa organises seminar to help break the silence about menstrual hygiene management

May 28th is celebrated internationally as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day.  Menstrual hygiene day is meant to serve as a platform to bring together individuals, organisations, social businesses and the media…

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5 amazing things that will happen when you drink water first thing every morning

Water is a very important part of our daily diet. It quenches our thirst, helps digest the food we eat, hence, it's utterly essential for our survival. But, besides those…

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Opinion: Reversing Nigeria’s deplorable water, sanitation and hygiene situation

by Jide Ojo Three weeks ago, precisely from September 20 – 22, I was at Yankari Game Reserve for a three day workshop organised by WaterAid Nigeria. It was an…

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Brexit negotiators denied water during discussions

A civil servant privy to Brexit negotiations and who also pleaded anonymity as disclosed that Britain’s Brexit negotiators were denied water during showdown talks in Brussels as the EU sought…

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How Kaduna refinery loses N2.2bn annually – NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), says its subsidiary, ‎Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC), loses about N2.2 billion annually ‎to illegal tapping of its raw water pipeline. NNPC group general…

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#Impact365: “Women and children are often the victims of lack of water sources” | NYAW intensifies efforts to provide clean water

The poor state of water and sanitation facilities in most Nigerian primary and secondary schools is a leading factor for declining health, reduced productivity and decreased learning outcomes among children…

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Boko Haram: “We’ve no food, water, Nigerian soldiers cry out” (WATCH)

Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army prosecuting the war against the terrorist sect, Boko Haram, have called on President Buhari to come to their rescue. In a video, released online,…

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How Lagos police prevented attack on community

The Lagos state Police Command, on Saturday, revealed that it has apprehended two suspects who had allegedly attempted to attack Igando community in Lagos. According to a statement by the…

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Adamu Mustapha: Enhancing economic development through water supply – Zamfara State as a case study

by Adamu Mustapha From time immemorial, philosophers and scientists have linked development to the presence of safe and clean drinking water. In fact, the availability of and access to potable water…

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69 percent of Nigerians don’t have access to potable water

Suleiman Adamu, the Minister of Water Resources today disclosed that about 50 million (69 percent of the total population) Nigerians do not have access to clean portable water. The Minister…

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Y! Report: No fuel, no water, no electricity… Nigerians suffer severe hardship

As the endless snake-like queue for petrol continues to increase, reality is dawning on Nigerians that their country might just be one of the hardest places to live in the…

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Welcome to the village where they drink the same water with goats (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor Vanguard recently paid a visit to Taran and Gaukaka-Lasauya communities of Bauchi State for the instance of the leadership of WaterAid Nigeria, a civil society organisation, CSO, and it was discovered that…

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People in Senegal will now drink water sourced from human feces

by Chinwe Okafor How would you like to drink water created from human poo? Well, the world's richest man, Bill Gates has drank it... why shouldn't you? Gates has backed…

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Nollywood Actor, Jim Iyke has a new side-hustle! [DETAILS]

by Kolapo Olapoju   Every week, we seem to always have something to report on Nollywood's bad boy! Actor, Jim Iyke says he is going into the water-producing business. He…

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Eky Shirley: #Ebola- Salt and water blues (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley What baffles more though, is why the said people won't bother to use their devices to check Google, Wikipedia or Yahoo for information. Our gullibility is quite…

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8 ways to drink water and give yourself a facelift

by Adrianna Velez       People will debate this until the sun goes down, but it's worth trying: Have a glass of water before every meal.   1. Start first…

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Want a knockout body? SEE 6 boxing drills for a banging physique

by Carey Williams-Nunez By working in "rounds," boxers work hard for a period of time and then take a short rest. This is known as more of an anaerobic workout,…

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10 ways to burn fat and keep it off for good

by Brian Krahn The leanest people on the planet move around a lot more on a given day than those with average or above-average body fat. That means if you…

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17 ways to lose weight without lifting weights

by Trina Remdios Warm ups:  Arm circles: Rotate the arms as a warm up for intense exercises. Moving your arms in circles helps you prevent any injuries, so rotate the arms…

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Did you know? 7 foods that fight inflammation and belly fat

by Dummies 1. Fruits and vegetables All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts…

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OMG! Woman delivers baby on the street in Lagos (See Photos)

by Adeola Balogun   A homeless woman in Lagos this morning went into labour and gave birth to a son on the street. The woman, identified simply as "Sister Esther",…

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8 (easy) ways to get rid of bad breath

by Oke Peter Taking proper care of your mouth, like brushing twice a day for 2-3 minutes a time, flossing and using a mouthwash and brushing your tongue, can make…

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Opinion: Is homosexuality Nigeria’s biggest problem now?

by Moyo Salvador President Goodluck Jonathan has finally signed off on a bill to criminalize homosexuality with an attendant 14 year sentence for defaulters.  A large number of Nigerians have…

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10 important health tips for every man

by Michele Borboa Research shows that laughter reduces stress hormones, lowers blood pressure, boosts the immune system and even gives the body a fun and enjoyable cardio and abdominal workout.…

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7 simple ways to make weight loss easy

by Tara Zimliki Start basing your life around fitness by parking farther away, moving more around your home, and even planning your weekends around doing activities like hiking and road…

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Gov. Amaechi’s 10 MOST INCREDIBLE quotes at APC rally in Rivers

by Adeola Balogun Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers is known for his frank and sometimes hilarious statements. The governor served up his usual dose of humour with all seriousness…

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Artiste, Obiwon rocked the house at the ‘Gold Water’ album launch (PHOTOS)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje     Fans, friends, family, artistes and members of the All Souls Church filled and lit up the entire venue of the Grand Ball Room of Eko Hotel &…

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Hang the hangover: 5 ways to recover from a nasty hangover

by Nikita Mukhergee The earlier you start drinking water, preferably while you were consuming alcohol, the faster you'll feel more like yourself. 1. Water One of the main factors for…

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‘It helps in burning fat’: 10 glasses of water a day to cut fat

by Seema Sinha Being adequately hydrated is the best way not to feel lousy and grouchy after a late night party. Drink a couple of glasses of water hours before the event. …

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4 (everyday) habits that can help you get 6 pack abs

by MensXP Team To ensure that you eat healthy and remain honest towards fat-neutralizing choices throughout the day, we recommend creating a visual reminder of your fitness goals. 1. Develop a Wake-Up Routine…

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