KEBBI GOVT DONATES 10 HILUX VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY ON SOKOTO–BADAGRY SUPER HIGHWAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Kebbi Govt Donates 10 Hilux Vehicles to Boost Security on Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway  The Kebbi State Government has handed over 10 brand-new Hilux vehicles to the Federal Ministry of Works to strengthen security for personnel working on the Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. The vehicles were formally received by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, who praised Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasiru Idris (Kauran Gwandu), for the donation. Goronyo described the gesture as a clear demonstration of the state government’s commitment to protecting workers and contractors on the strategic highway corridor. He explained that the vehicles will be deployed exclusively to security operatives providing cover for construction teams along the section of the super highway passing through Kebbi State. The Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway is a multi-state infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and economic activities across northern and southern Nigeria. More...

RESEARCH INDICATES THAT SMARTPHONES HARBOR MORE BACTERIA THAN TOILET SEATS. (PHOTO).

 


Research indicates that smartphones harbor significantly more bacteria than toilet seats. 

A survey conducted by MattressNextDay identified the presence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially infectious bacterium, on most devices. This bacterium is also found in cockroach droppings, underscoring the health risks associated with inadequate smartphone cleanliness.


This situation is particularly concerning given the correlation between smartphone addiction and hygiene practices. Many users spend substantial amounts of time on their devices, often neglecting proper cleaning protocols. An NIH study revealed that 43% of medical students used their phones in restrooms, yet only 23% disinfected them regularly.


Furthermore, a survey by NordVPN found that smartphones can carry potentially harmful germs up to ten times more than toilet bowls. A significant issue arises from individuals bringing their phones into the bathroom, thereby exposing them to bacteria that can lead to urinary tract infections and other digestive complications.


Smartphones have become central to daily life, with nearly 50 million people in the UK sleeping with their devices nearby. Seventy-four percent report that they cannot leave their phones outside the bedroom. This habit not only increases exposure to bacteria but also disrupts sleep, as the blue light emitted from screens interferes with melatonin production.


Melatonin is a hormone released by the brain in response to darkness. It plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and synchronizing circadian rhythms, which constitute the body’s 24-hour internal clock. 

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