Egide Irambona, 40, sits bare-chested on his hospital bed, next to the window, in a treatment room that he shares with two other men. The rays of the evening sun shining above Burundi’s main city, Bujumbura, filter in. His face, bathed in a soft light, is covered in blisters. His chest too, and his arms….
The University of Calabar has announced the suspension of its 2024/2025 post-UTME screening due to the ongoing fuel scarcity impacting transportation and logistical arrangements. The examination, originally set to begin on August 26, will no longer take place as scheduled. In a public letter dated August 19, 2024, the Registrar of the institution, Gabriel Egbe…
Police spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Saturday announced on his X that 20 medical students and other Nigerians were released from captivity in Ntunkon forest, Benue State, on August 23, 2024. Adejobi clarified that no ransom was paid for their release, despite conflicting reports. “We confirm the release of our brothers and sisters and other…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has expressed profound sorrow and deep respect over the passing of Hon. Justice Emmanuel Olayinka Ayoola (JSC Retired), CON, and former Chairman of ICPC who passed away on Tuesday. The tribute was contained in a statement he…
Newly sworn-in Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun said on Friday that she will seek to improve on the process of appointments in the nation’s judiciary, hence, it is “a source of a lot of concern”. ‘’Let us all have faith in the system and then also be particular about the process…
Security sources have said that the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State have just been rescued. The sources disclosed this late Friday night. The operation was coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser. Security agencies – the police, DSS and military personnel and equipment were involved in the operation, with…
The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has disclosed that over 22,500 Nigerians are parading fake certificates obtained from universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2019 and 2023. He said over 21,600 obtained the certificates from an unaccredited universities in Benin Republic within the timeframe, while about 1,105 obtained theirs from some unaccredited universities…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the Nigerian pharmaceutical industry. Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited has become the first indigenous manufacturer in West and Central Africa to have two products prequalified by the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO Prequalification Unit added Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine tablets, manufactured…
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a fully loaded high-capacity bus (BRT) overturned on its side within the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit lane along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway near Iyana-Ipaja. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the accident happened around 7:45 am and resulted in 10 casualties. Emergency responders quickly arrived…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has reported a significant boost in national crude oil production, reaching 1.658 million barrels per day as of August 14, said the increase reflects the effectiveness of Operation DELTA SANITY in combating crude oil theft. In a statement released on Friday, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, Naval Director of Information,…
