Korede Abdullah in Lagos The planned inauguration of a Sharia Court in Oyo State has sparked intense controversy and debates across the Southwest and beyond, with some supporting the initiative while others strongly criticize it. Critics argue that establishing a Sharia court in the South West undermines the region’s cultural and religious diversity, where no…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ishaq Salako, has commissioned a state-of-the-art laboratory in Yaba, Lagos, to boost the country’s capacity to diagnose and manage infectious diseases such as HIV, COVID-19, and Lassa fever. The laboratory, located within the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) premises, is…
U.S. Surgeon, General Vivek Murthy has called for alcoholic drinks to carry cancer warnings on their labels, urging consumers to be more aware of the risks associated with alcohol consumption. His advisory, released on Friday, highlighted that alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer, including breast, colon, and liver cancer. “Alcohol…
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. He announced the plan last month but in his final state-of-the-nation address on Friday he said that the policy had come into effect at the beginning of the year. Visa-free travel within the continent has…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning against attacks on police officers, saying that any assault or killing of police personnel will be met with a firm and collective response. Egbetokun gave the warning during his visit to the Enugu State Police Command on Friday, reaffirmed the force’s zero-tolerance policy…
Gom Mirian and Juliet Jacob Starting Monday, January 6, 2025, several key areas in Abuja will experience extended power outages, according to a notice from the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC). The planned disruption, which will last until January 21, is due to the relocation of major transmission lines as part of ongoing infrastructure upgrades….
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that the 1,000 staff members who left the bank in December 2024 did so voluntarily as part of its Early Exit Programme, refuting claims that they were forced to quit. CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso made the statement during an investigative hearing by the House of Representatives ad-hoc…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano State Ministry of Justice has achieved an impressive milestone in 2024, successfully handling over 2,000 criminal and civil cases across higher courts, magistrate courts, and Sharia courts. This remarkable achievement underscores the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to upholding justice and maintaining law and order throughout the state. Attorney General…
A fugitive notorious for her involvement in international human trafficking has been apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The suspect, Uadiale Christiana Jacob, also known as Christy Gold, was intercepted by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) upon her arrival from Dubai on December 31, 2024. On Thursday, Vincent Adekoya, the spokesperson for the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Kano/Jigawa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an outstanding achievement in revenue generation and anti-smuggling operations, with a total of N102.5 billion raised for the national coffers. This represents a remarkable 94% increase over the previous year, underscoring the command’s pivotal role in enhancing Nigeria’s…
