Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a brazen attack, the wife of former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Assistant-Inspector General (retd), Hakeem Odumosu, has been kidnapped in the Arepo area of Ogun State. Police spokesperson in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, providing details of the abduction. The kidnappers, donning…
In their continued bid to degrade terrorists, criminals and make the country safe, Nigerian troops have neutralized 156, terrorists perpetrating insecurity in parts of the country, among other successes it recorded in one week. The significant achievements recorded by the military was disclosed by the Director of the Defence Media Operations, DMO, Maj. Gen. Edward…
Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare for vulnerable populations, particularly women suffering from obstetric fistula. Speaking at a Steering Committee meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Health Minister, Prof. Ali Pate announced plans to expand health insurance coverage for fistula patients and increase treatment centers nationwide. Prof. Pate said, “This problem has always…
Nigeria’s reliance on domestically sourced petroleum oil has surged to 54.6%, according to new data from the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC). This increase, reported in the council’s recently launched Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, on Friday, reflects the growing use of local resources, though experts stress the need for value addition before export. RMRDC…
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano Katsina State Government is set to take centre stage as the host of the 2025 ECOWAS Food and Cultural Festival, themed “African Cultural Values and Food Security for Peace and Development.” This was revealed Thursday during a meeting with the ECOWAS Food and Cultural delegation and State Governor Malam Dikko Umar…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. He gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation of Liberia’s anti-graft body, led by Dr. Miatta Jeh paid him a courtesy visit at the…
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday January 13, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olufunsho Dayo Chevy , Uwem Udo Nya to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. “They were prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The United States government has honored six Nigerians among 400 recipients with the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). This award is the highest recognition given by the US government to exceptional young scientists and engineers. The awardees include Azeez Butali, Ijeoma Opara, Eno Ebong, Oluwasanmi Koyejo, Abidemi…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the employment of 2,000 teachers across Zamfara State. The governor made the announcement on Wednesday while presiding over the Executive Council meeting on Monday at the government house council chamber in Gusau. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the planned recruitment…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a shocking attack on Tuesday night, armed bandits stormed Kankara General Hospital in Katsina State, leaving devastation in their wake. The assailants shot a prominent doctor, Dr. Murtala Sale Dandashire, in the thigh and abducted five individuals, including patients and hospital staff. Dr. Dandashire, a distinguished alumnus of Ahmadu Bello…
