Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Government of Canada, through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has announced a grant of 15 million Canadian dollars to support maternal, adolescent, and child health in three northern Nigerian states: Kaduna, Kebbi, and Bauchi. The announcement was made on Thursday by Dr. Fatima Cheshi, a Health Specialist at UNICEF…
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the deployment of a large number of police personnel and tactical units across the state to ensure a safe, peaceful, and crime-free Easter celebration. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the state command, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, directed the immediate…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has asked President Bola Tinubu to remove the Sole Administrator for Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-ete Ibas (rtd.), for breach of presidential order. The senior advocate on Thursday argued that the retired naval chief contravened the orders contained in the Official Gazette dated March 18, 2025, and titled, ‘State…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has cautioned the Nigerian public against the health harm resulting from the circulation of counterfeit malaria drugs bearing the name Aflotin 20/120mg. The nation’s food and drug regulatory agency warned that the falsified tablets could endanger lives. In a recent alert tagged Public Alert…
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday appointed Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the Acting Director of Army Public Relations. The appointment of Lt Col Anele takes effect from April 22, 2025. She is the first woman to occupy the position in the history of the Nigerian Army. Anele, a member of Direct Regular Course 15 and…
The Head, Media and Publicity Unit of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, a Deputy Commander of the EFCC, has emerged Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR Outstanding Federal Government Spokesperson of the Year, 2025. The award ceremony, which took place on Wednesday, in Abuja was themed: “Integrity and the Evolving…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered five illegal crude oil dumps in the Jahi/Katampe axis of Abuja, arresting seven suspects in connection with the operation. According to a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by NSCDC Spokesperson Afolabi Babawale, the discovery was made by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad, which…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has extended Easter greetings to Christian faithful and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), commending their dedication to national service. This information was contained in a statement signed by the Director Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau on Thursday, a…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Police Command, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, convened a crucial town-hall security meeting in Rogo Local Government Area as part of its commitment to strengthening community-based security and addressing emerging threats. Held at the Islamic Centre in Rogo town, the meeting was led by the Commissioner of Police,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged the House of Representatives’ Adhoc Oversight Committee to take swift and impartial action toward resolving the political impasse in Rivers State. In an open letter dated April 16 and signed by PANDEF National Chairman, Ambassador Godknows B. Igali, the group emphasized the urgency…
