Hussaini Kafi in Kano A devastating fire outbreak engulfed Katako Market in Jos North Local Government Area on Monday morning, leaving numerous traders counting losses. The inferno, which started in the early hours of the day, consumed several sections of the market, including timber, clothing, and carpentry stalls. While no casualties were reported, the extent…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Army has dealt a significant blow to a transborder drug trafficking syndicate operating in Ogun State, intercepting a Mitsubishi truck conveying large quantities of high-grade Indian Hemp at the Balogun checkpoint in Ado-Odo, Ota Local Government Area. The information was contained in a press statement released on Tuesday and…
The Niger State Police Command, Directorate of State Security (DSS), and the judiciary have assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of their support in the fight against corruption and economic crimes. According to a post from the EFCC’s X handle on Tuesday, during a visit by the Acting Zonal Director of the Kaduna…
Lakurawa is here and has left everyone scampering. The dead terror group is being linked to another deadlier terrorist’s cult infamously labelled ISIS. In more alarming revelation the Lakurawa sect, under the guise of herders were coming to the Nigeria’s Sokoto state with plans to establish Islamic state stronghold in Nigeria, Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in…
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into a viral audio-visual recording, which allegedly shows a senior Army officer and two other soldiers involved in an altercation with a man and a woman in Abuja. The video, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media, depicts the soldiers reportedly engaged in a heated confrontation, though…
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has issued a call to action for Nigerian elites to support the agency’s campaign against substance abuse and drug trafficking. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Tuesday by the Director of media and advocacy,…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed deep concern over the critical sanitation situation in Maiduguri following the devastating floods that affected over a million people. The organization highlighted the widespread destruction of toilets and wash facilities, leaving a significant portion of the population vulnerable to waterborne diseases. During the…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A deadly attack on a military base in Karito, Borno State, has claimed the lives of at least 20 soldiers. The assault, carried out by suspected terrorists over the weekend, involved the use of various weapons and resulted in significant casualties. While the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, sources indicate…
Hussaini Kai in Kano The National Population Commission (NPC) in Zamfara State, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) survey. This initiative aims to gather crucial data on the causes of under-five and maternal deaths in the state. During a press conference held on…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Yobe State government has announced plans to establish a new secondary school specifically designed for students with disabilities. This initiative aims to provide inclusive education opportunities for students with special needs within the state. Previously, students with disabilities in Yobe State were often sent to schools in other states, such…
