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Ecosystem and Environmental Protection: National Parks Service of Nigeria Acquires Drone for Information Gathering

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September 12, 2017

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Ecosystem and Environmental Protection: National Parks Service of Nigeria Acquires Drone for Information Gathering

The National Parks Service of Nigeria has acquired a drone for gathering of information on wide life, ecosystem and environmental protection.

The Conservator General of the National Parks Service, Ibrahim Musa Goni said in an interview on Voice of Nigeria’s programme “In the News”, that the National Parks had sought approval from the National Civil Aviation Authority, the body responsible for the issuance of drone permits.

Goni said the drones will be used to gather information about the wide life, other resources, trespassers and any unwanted activity in the national parks.

The Conservator General said already approval had been given to acquire three more drones in the 2017 budget act to cover the seven parks across Nigeria.

He said “yes, the drone is packable; once you use it here you can move it to another national park. Currently in the 2017 national budget approval has been given to national parks to acquire three more drones”

The Conservator General said the drones will help in saving a lot of manpower, no fuel all you require is an operator and from the movement of the drone you can monitor what is happening in the field and be able to protect biodiversity of Nigeria.

Alhaji Goni said “there are other ICT materials for space monitoring devices like SMART and camera trackers that monitor the movement of animals that were in use to minimize cost in the parks”

He said Nigeria had been able to minimize poaching to the barest minimum level through effective surveillance using the anti poaching patrol and prosecution of the offenders as they face the problem of afforestation.

Transboundary Park

The Conservator General said the national park is in partnership through International Collaborations using the Transboundary biodiversity reserves and Transboundary national parks especially with Cameroon.

Alhaji Goni said already Nigeria and Cameroon are collaborating to establish the Transboundary national park between Korok park in Cameroon and Cross River park in Nigeria.

Other parks being considered for such Transboundary parks are the Faror in Cameroon and Gashaka Park in Nigeria as well as the Waza park in Cameroon and Chad Basin Park in Nigeria to promote tourism and investments across the border.

The Conservator General of Nigeria National Parks Service said Nigeria covers only 5% of its forest compared to the required 25% forest cover by the biodiversity international convention requirement.

He said Nigeria has the opportunity to raise its forest coverage to between 7-9% if states could create more forest and game reserves.

“If we are able to take over the ten additional national parks states proposed for proper management, the percentage can be increase to between 7-9% and with time and awareness more people will have respect for the environment and interested in environmental conservation and gradually Nigeria will achieve the desired percentage.

He said Nigeria could achieve higher forest coverage, “Korea with 16% is doing well and with the 5%, Nigeria is ahead of many others that have 3% or less in Africa”.

Alhaji Goni called on States government to create more game reserves and see the wisdom in handing over some of the game reserves and forest reserves to the Federal government to be used as national parks to protect the environment in Nigeria.

He said the future of wild life protection in Nigeria is bright as more investors are interested in investing in the country’s tourism sector and assured investors that the law establishing national parks was being amended to provide for partial commercialization as obtained in Kenya and other African nations to attract investors.

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Falz Speaks About His Worst Date Experience

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Nigerian rapper Falz recently shared a humorous yet awkward story from one of his early dating experiences. During an interview on the Cocktails and Takeaways podcast with British media personality Madame Joyce, Falz recounted a surprising request from his date.

She asked him to order takeout for her family members back home. He explained the situation with his signature humour, highlighting how unexpected and awkward the moment was.

He explained,

“I haven’t had too many date experiences but the worst probably was this girl asking to buy stuff for her family at home, so I wasn’t sure how to feel. This was in Nigeria and I didn’t know whether to feel bad or not. She wanted me to buy takeaway for them, like to buy for each person… So different portions for the members of the family, takeaway for them. I didn’t even know whether to feel bad, because it was like, I came here on a date with you, not the whole family.”

Falz acknowledged that the request felt unusual but considered the possibility that her family genuinely needed the food. “I then sat and thought, What if they’re hungry? We were at a proper restaurant.”

“I feel like there are things that, when it comes to dates, there are things that the person would say directly or indirectly that would make you know whether you want to continue talking to them or not,” he added.

The rapper dismissed the idea that men immediately know if a woman is marriage material on the first date. He elaborated, suggesting that relationships often require time and experience to fully understand a partner’s potential.

He said, “To this day, there is nobody I can say that this is someone I want to marry. I haven’t gotten to that stage yet so I think it’d take a while.”

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Denzel Washington Opens Up About 15-Year Battle With Alcohol

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November 21, 2024

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Hollywood icon Denzel Washington recently disclosed his past struggles with alcohol during an interview with Esquire.

The two-time Academy Award winner candidly shared a fifteen-year pattern of wine consumption. What began as a casual habit gradually escalated into a regular occurrence.

He began, “Wine is very tricky. It’s very slow. It ain’t like, boom, all of a sudden,” he elaborated, recalling how a wine cellar he constructed in 1999 within his home became a place for self-indulgence.

The actor added,

“And part of it was we built this big house in 1999 with a ten-thousand-bottle wine cellar, and I learned to drink the best. So I’m gonna drink my ’61s and my ’82s and whatever we had. Wine was my thing, and now I was popping $4,000 bottles just because that’s what was left. And then later in those years I’d call Gil Turner’s Fine Wines & Spirits on Sunset Boulevard and say, Send me two bottles, the best of this or that.”

Washington also delved into his past, acknowledging his youthful experimentation with drugs. However, he emphasized that he never developed an addiction to substances such as heroin or cocaine.

He continued,

“I’m sure at first it was easy because I was younger. Two months off and let’s go. But drinking was a fifteen-year pattern. And truth be told, it didn’t start in ’99. It started earlier.”

A decade ago, as Washington neared his 60th birthday, a turning point arrived. He made the resolute decision to abstain from alcohol completely.

“I’ve done a lot of damage to the body. We’ll see. I’ve been clean. Be ten years this December. I stopped at sixty and I haven’t had a thimble’s worth since. Things are opening up for me now—like being seventy. It’s real. And it’s okay. This is the last chapter—if I get another thirty, what do I want to do? My mother made it to ninety-seven,” said Washington.

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Skepta Graced Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) In Elegant Trad

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Skepta made a grand entrance at Africa’s biggest film celebration, the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). Through his attire, he showcased his deep connection to Nigerian culture.

The globally acclaimed artist donned an exquisite navy blue Agbada, tailored to perfection and adorned with striking royal blue and white embroidery highlighting the richness of his Yoruba heritage.

His choice of an Eastern native red cap added a distinctive flair, symbolizing his embrace of the Igbo culture. At the same time, adding a white necklace further enhanced the authenticity of his traditional look.

Skepta’s outfit was a testament to his impeccable sense of style and a deliberate nod to his dual cultural roots, blending elements of Western and Eastern Nigerian traditions.

The embroidery on the Agbada sparkled under the lights, drawing admiration from onlookers who marvelled at how seamlessly he combined cultural symbolism with modern elegance.

The bright red cap perched confidently on his head served as a bold statement of pride in his heritage, while the white necklace provided a subtle yet impactful finishing touch.

Nigerian paparazzi videographer Tosin Adeaga, popularly known as Coccolait, captured these unforgettable moments with his lens.

The up-close visuals reveal the intricate details of Skepta’s ensemble. Indeed, it emphasizes the craftsmanship and thoughtfulness that went into every element.

Coccolait’s expert videography showcases the textures, colours, and movements of Skepta’s attire as he mingled with attendees, further immortalizing this iconic cultural expression.

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With his appearance, Skepta not only celebrated the artistry of Nigerian fashion but also sent a powerful message about the importance of honouring one’s roots in creative and meaningful ways.

The moment was a true highlight of AFRIFF, blending tradition with the contemporary flair of a global icon.

Watch the photos below.