Controversial media personality Kemi Olunloyo has ignited a wave of reactions following a series of emotionally charged revelations about her late father, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former Governor of Oyo State, who died on Sunday, April 6, at the age of 89. In several videos posted on her TikTok account, Kemi made it clear…
Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Ikot Akpanabia, Udoudoma, and the Nwaniba areas of Uyo in an intelligence-driven sting operation, a statement by the…
In a bold move to revolutionize agriculture in Jigawa State, Governor Malam Umar Namadi has unveiled a series of transformative agricultural projects aimed at accelerating mechanization and attracting international investment into the sector. The development was disclosed by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Jigawa State. Key among the initiatives…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the primary epicentres of the 2025 Lassa fever outbreak, contributing 71% of the 660 confirmed cases recorded between January and March. During a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris…
*Crisis in Nigeria’s Transport System Exposed A passenger train traveling from Agbor to Itakpe broke down Tuesday in a remote part of Kogi State, forcing stranded passengers to trek through forested terrain for hours in search of help. The incident has reignited concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating transport infrastructure and the safety of available travel options….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Director General of the National Agency for AIDS Control (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori has reaffirmed the Nigerian Government’s commitment to eradicating HIV/AIDS in the country. Dr Ilori made it known during the inauguration of the “Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMCT) and Pediatric HIV/AIDS Accelerated Committee” in Jalingo, the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Friday Onu, who was captured in a viral video assaulting Mrs. Yetunde Amole on the Lekki-Epe Expressway while attempting to steal her car battery. Africa Health Report (AHR) investigations reveal that the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on Monday, April…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a historic move symbolizing a definitive break from its colonial past, Niger has declared Hausa as its new national language, replacing French. The announcement was made through a new national charter published on March 31, which stated, “The national language is Hausa,” while designating English and French as “working languages.”…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has officially cleared the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, of sexual harassment allegations brought against him by Mrs. Folasade Adebayo, a senior lecturer at the institution. In a statement released by the university registrar and secretary of the council, Mr. Mufutau Ibrahim,…
… Signaling Economic Resurgence The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday announced a Balance of Payments (BOP) surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This is disclosed in a press statement signed by the Ag Director,…
