Crime

Rise in Fatal Attacks by Domesticated Dogs  

Web News 18 September 2023 281 0

By Titilayo Kupoliyi Dogs described as domesticated descendant of the wolf has been a natural part of man from time immemorial. They were the first species to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers over 15,000 years ago before the development of agriculture. Today, dogs are increasingly being Continue Reading

Crime

Osun Govt. Reads Riot Act to Dog Owners

Web News 9 September 2023 205 0

By Folake Oye Worried by the death of a baby from dog attack in Osogbo, the Osun State capital recently, the government has warned dog owners to tame their dogs or face prosecution. Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Tola Faseru, gave the warning in Osogbo while meeting with dog breeders, owners and veterinary […]Continue Reading

Feature

Are dogs really man’s best friend?

Web News 19 May 2023 1691 0

By Maxwell Oyekunle Yes, dogs are often referred to as “man’s best friend” because of their loyal and affectionate nature. Dogs have been domesticated for thousands of years and have developed a strong bond with humans. They are known for their unconditional love, loyalty, and their ability to provide comfort and companionship to their owners. […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Imperative of Ending Rabies

Web News 25 September 2020 1045 Post a comment

The importance of dogs as domestic animals cannot be over emphasized. Out of all animals, dogs serve as man’s greatest companion and are also used for hunting and security purposes. Because of this closeness to man, they serve as agents of disease transmission, such as rabies, ringworm, tapeworm and parasitic skin infection caused by hookworm larvae that […]Continue Reading