Friday, June 19, 2026

Watermelon

April 28, 2026

Family of four dies after suspected food poisoning from watermelon

The police said that an unnatural death report has been registered at JJ Marg police station.

Abdullla Abdul Kadar (40), his wife Nasrin (35), and their daughters Ayesha (16) and Zainab (13)
January 5, 2026

Gombe farmers raise alarm over hippo attacks on farmlands

Mr Ladan said persistent hippo attacks had resulted in huge losses, noting that the animals frequently destroyed crops and posed serious threats to residents.

A photo of hippopotamus used to illustrate story.
May 13, 2025

Prices of fruits soar by over 60% in Enugu markets

The survey showed that a bunch of bananas, sold for ₦1,500 between February and April, now go for ₦3,500.

Fruits in Market (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
March 17, 2024

Soludo’s wife launches organic garden competition in secondary schools

This would encourage the students to learn more about food and farming.

Nonye Soludo
August 23, 2021

Man in court for destroying 300,000 pieces of watermelon worth N1.5 million

The defendant who pleaded not guilty is accused of destroying the fruits after he refused to transport them to Lagos.