The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has expressed deep sympathy and condolences to the government and people of Borno State following the devastating flood that has ravaged several communities and paralyzed economic activities in the state. General Musa said he was saddened to learn of the loss of lives, destruction of property,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the devastating flood that has hit parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. This was contained in a press statement released on Tuesday and singed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The flood, described as the worst in recent decades,…
The UK’s medicines regulator has come up with a new study, issuing a warning to men taking sodium valproate, a medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. They are advised to use contraception while on the medicine due to a potential increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in their future children. The Medicines and Healthcare…
The nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests, held between August 1 and August 10, 2024, left behind a trail of destruction, sorrow, and numerous arrests. Initially a peaceful demonstration against systemic corruption, poor governance, and economic hardship, the protests were hijacked by violent elements, leading to widespread chaos and devastation across several Nigerian cities. Juliet Jacob writes on…
The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has said. Dickson Ndiema ambushed the marathon runner as she returned home from church more than a week ago and then doused her with petrol…
The Borno State Government has announced a two-week closure of all schools, both government and private, due to severe flooding in the region. The decision follows significant leakage at the Alo Dam, a crucial reservoir fed by Lake Chad, which has been compromised by recent heavy rains. The Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai…
The community of Emure, Ekiti State, is reeling in shock and grief after the remains of 19-year-old Shile Ogunmolasuyi were recovered on Sunday. Shile, a secondary school leaver, was kidnapped along with her mother, Yemi Ogunmolasuyi, and another woman, Caroline Taiwo, on August 31. The kidnappers, numbering seven, had ambushed the vehicle transporting the victims…
Arrested Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, was released late Monday by the Department of State Services, DSS just a few minutes to the 12-midnight ultimatum issued by the unionists. Sources said the embattled Ajaero released on bail around 11.25pm by the DSS a few minutes to the midnight ultimatum. Ajaero was arrested…
The Ogun State government has cracked down on environmental offenders, shutting down three industries for violating environmental regulations and two unregistered companies for operating illegally. The affected companies are Nixim Paper Limited, Long Xiang Aluminum, and New Shidai Manufacturing Limited, all located in the Sagamu and Mowe areas of the state. According to Farook Akintunde,…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for stricter penalties for those found guilty of corruption, including the denial of state pardon. Fagbemi made this statement at a roundtable organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for state Attorneys General in…
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