Lassa fever claims 23 lives in Ebonyi
Governor Francis Nwifuru | File Image Ebonyi govt to float three specialist hospitals By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki No fewer than 23 died of Lassa fever in Ebonyi while the state recorded 394 cases between January and December 2034. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, who disclosed this in Abakaliki, the state capital, during the handover ceremony of […]
Cancer outbreak looms in Owerri community
Smoke from Owaelu dumpsite in the night. Owaelu residents seek Imo govt’s assistance to end environmental pollution By Valentine Amanze Residents of Owaelu community in Uratta, Owerri North council of Imo State risk cancer and other non-communicable diseases if the government does not stop the burning of plastics, nylon and other waste materials at a […]
Policemen under arrest over missing girl
Police logo | File Image Officers demanding bribe to investigate missing girl nabbed Nigerian Police authorities have arrested no fewer than five police officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case. The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria […]
Sokoto attack: Secondary explosion cause of 10 civilian casualties – DHQ
People gather for the funeral of the victims of the military bombing in Sokoto State on December 25, 2024. How 10 civilians were killed in Sokoto attack, by DHQ The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that the cause of the demise of 10 civilians following airstrikes on the bandits’ base in Sokoto, North-West Nigeria, was […]
Yuletide: Ebonyi governor tasks aides on charity
Governor Francis Nwifru of Ebonyi State | File Image By Nweze Anaga, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has urged political officeholders to use the Yuletide to extend love and kindness to the less-privileged around them. In his Christmas message to the people, the governor said that the season should characterise love, kindness and […]
Governor’s aide warns Imo-buond travelers from Lagos against fraudsters
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State | File Image Imo State government did not provide free buses for state-bound travellers – Nwachuku By Valentine Amanze The Office of the Chief Press Secretary/ Special Adviser Media to the Imo State Governor has warned the state-bound travellers from Lagos or any other part of Nigeria to ignore […]
Army arrests two suspects over gunrunning, recovers arms in Plateau
The suspects, 31-year-old Kenneth Mayas and 60-year-old Bulus Yilfo. By Valentine Amanzze Troops of 3 Division-Operation Safe Haven of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State at the weekend. This is in a bid to ensure a secure and peaceful yuletide season in Nigeria. The suspects […]
Man abandons haircut to save policeman under attack
Police | File Image A man having his hair cut leapt out of the barber’s chair and ran to help a police officer who was being wrestled to the ground in a headlock. Kyle Whiting was having a trim at Heron Barbers in Warrington, Cheshire, when he looked through the window and saw the officer […]
Court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail
Dele Farotimi | File Image Ekiti-based Magistrate court has granted Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, N30 million bail. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been adjourned till February […]
NSCDC commandant deploys 1,500 personnel for Yuletide celebrations in Bauchi
Commandant Oloyede Nelson Oyerinde and other officials. By Ahmed Ahmed The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Bauchi State Command, has deployed over 1,500 personnel across the state to ensure safety and security during the Yuletide season. ASC11 Saminu Yusuf, the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the Command, announced this in a statement in […]
