‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

EXPERTS WARN NIGERIANS AGAINST BUYING FOOD SOLD NEAR REFUSE DUMPS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 Experts Warn Nigerians Against Buying Food Sold Near Refuse Dumps


By Rita Okonkwo


Health authorities have warned Nigerians against buying food displayed near refuse dumps, stressing that such practices expose consumers to dangerous bacteria, heavy metals, harmful chemicals, and serious health risks.


Market inspections across Awka, Onitsha, Port Harcourt, and Lagos revealed vegetables, fruits, tomatoes, and open grains displayed close to decomposing waste, attracting flies freely contaminating exposed foodstuffs daily.


Awka-based public health expert, Pharmacist Celestine Nnamdi Ikoah, explained that refuse dumps attract disease-carrying vectors capable of contaminating food instantly, exposing consumers to preventable and life-threatening infections nationwide.


According to Ikoah, contaminated food may transmit diarrhea, cholera, typhoid fever, vomiting, and other illnesses, especially among children under five, pregnant women, elderly adults, and immunocompromised persons across communities.


He further warned that uncovered food absorbs toxic chemicals, offensive odours, and harmful emissions from burning waste, while vendors risk respiratory diseases, asthma, eye irritation, and long-term health complications.


Dean of Pharmacy, University of Ibadan, Professor Chinedum Peace Babalola, emphasized cooking cannot eliminate dangerous toxins, microorganisms, heavy metals, or chemicals contaminating food exposed near refuse dumps and drains.


Former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, urged stricter enforcement of sanitation laws, stressing poor waste management increases disease outbreaks and threatens public health across Nigeria.


Health experts advised consumers to buy sealed grains, avoid exposed foods, inspect purchases carefully, reject fly-infested items, and thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables before consumption to safeguard their health.

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