Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria has received a 32-ton shipment of rice from Thailand, offering temporary relief as the nation grapples with a worsening food crisis. This shipment, the first of its kind in a decade, arrived in Lagos on Saturday, facilitated by DUCAT, a logistics company. According to DUCAT, the rice export was made…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Zamfara State government has commended the Nigerian Air Force for its successful airstrikes targeting bandits in Zurmi and Maradun Local Government Areas over the weekend. In a statement, the government praised the effectiveness of the military operation but expressed deep regret over the unintended loss of civilian lives, including…
Survivors share harrowing tales of despair, torture, trauma and nightmares in bandits’ (who frequently sack villages and communities in the region, and take hundreds into captivity until ransoms are paid) dreaded camps, while speaking to Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The pervasive banditry crisis in Nigeria’s North-western states of Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara Kebbi and some…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf is set to flag-off the distribution of school uniforms for Primary 1 pupils across the state on Monday 13th January 2025 as part of the administration’s commitment to addressing the problem of out-of-school children in the state. An estimated number of over 789,000 male…
In a string of coordinated raids, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted significant drug consignments and arrested key suspects across multiple states. In Abuja, operatives confiscated 2,217.6kg of cannabis that was loaded into a 40-foot trailer and redistributed among six vehicles at a fuel station in Kagini, Kubwa. One individual, Isaac Monday…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has successfully dismantled two robbery gangs that targeted Uber drivers, arresting seven suspects linked to the murder of drivers in separate incidents. One gang, comprising four members, including a United States returnee, was apprehended following the brutal killing of an Uber driver in an attempted car…
Officers of the Nigerian military are also barred from having romantic relationships with subordinates or their spouses. Disciplinary measures for violations were not specified. Consequently, LGBTQIA2S+ activities or cross-dressing are barred within the armed forces of Nigeria. These come to effect as President Bola Tinubu authorized new rules for the Nigerian Armed Forces prohibiting actions…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has revealed that a total of 1,675 disasters occurred in the state between January 1 and December 31, 2024. According to the 2024 Annual Data Analysis released on Saturday, by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Alimosho Local Government Area topped the list of incidents. Dr….
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Jigawa State Judicial Service Commission has dismissed three judicial staff for various acts of misconduct, as part of efforts to maintain integrity and discipline within the state’s judiciary. The commission’s decisions, announced in a statement on Sunday, were made following its 178th meeting on January 7, where disciplinary measures were…
The Nigerian federal government’s decision to rename the University of Abuja after former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon has sparked widespread criticism and backlash. In this special report, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah shares the reactions of stakeholders affected by this move. UniAbuja’s Renaming Backlash In a move that has sent shockwaves…
