GMOs  and Nigeria’s agricultural dilemma

By Joseph Kwewum Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are plants or animals whose genetic structure has been altered through genetic engineering. Unlike traditional breeding methods such as selective mating or natural recombination, genetic modification involves laboratory procedures that do not occur naturally. Scientists directly alter the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) of an organism to introduce specific traits….

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Violence mars PDP north west zonal congresses

The Zonal Congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North West Zone ended in fracas on Saturday in at the International Trade Centre, Kaduna. There was pandemonium as fighting broke out when voting commenced, leading to the destruction of ballot boxes and voting materials. It was learnt that supporters of two candidates from…

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Hoodlums attack journalists in Jos

Seven journalists of the Plateau state Radio and Television Corporation (PRTVC), narrowly escaped death on Tuesday following an attack by hoodlums. It was learnt that the incident occurred at about 10:30pm at Dandin Kowa, Jos South Local Government Area, when the journalists who closed from night duty were being conveyed to their respective homes. The…

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