Korede Abdullah in Lagos Operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Lagos have arrested a lawyer, Barrister Chinwe Onuoha, for allegedly forging documents to obtain a bank facility. The arrest occurred on January 22, 2025, in Ikorodu, after Onuoha had repeatedly ignored invitations to answer allegations of forgery. According to eyewitnesses, Onuoha attempted…
About 5,144 Nigerians may be affected in the initial stage of the ongoing deportation exercises from the United States of America as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants continues. The figure includes non-US citizens of Nigeria origin in the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and Enforcement and Removal Operations, ERO, non-detained docket with final…
The Nigerian defence authorities have clarified that the wanted terrorists’ commander Bello Turji has not been killed, disclosing the military troops’ manhunt on the terrorist is ongoing. The Director, Defence Media Operations, DDMO, Major General Edward Buba had dismissed a report that Turji Bello was dead, saying, “it is fake news”. He described Turji as…
The Nigerian defence authorities have clarified that the wanted terrorists’ commander Bello Turji has not been killed, disclosing the military troops’ manhunt on the terrorist is ongoing. The Director, Defence Media Operations, DDMO, Major General Edward Buba had dismissed a report that Turji Bello was dead, saying, “it is fake news”. He described Turji as…
Fears have gripped the Southwest region after Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that bandits linked to the Independent State of West Africa, fleeing military attacks in the Northwest, are heading to the region. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, examines the proactive measures being taken by regional governors, security agencies, and stakeholders to…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, has confirmed the chilling kidnap incident Chikakore community, outskirts of Abujaon Monday and provided further details. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the attackers disguised themselves as vigilante members and tricked the victims into letting them in. They then abducted four individuals and left a neighbour injured, Adeh…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has agreed to withdraw the defamation and cyberbullying cases against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. Africa Health Report (AHR) gathered that the decision comes after a midnight meeting with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in a duvet for export to the United Kingdom. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson in a statement on Sunday, the illicit cargo was discovered on January 21 at the Murtala Muhammed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 34-year-old Olayinka Isaac for allegedly defiling and raping a 17-year-old girl in the Rounder area of Abeokuta. According to the police, the incident occurred on January 23, 2025, around 4:00 PM, and sparked outrage in the community. The suspect allegedly lured the teenager into…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Saturday warned of fraudulent emails and messages targeting unsuspecting job seekers and the NCS’ recruitment applicants. These scams claim to represent the NCS and request payment, personal banking details, or other confidential information. However, the NCS has denied requesting such information and advised applicants…
