The Nigerian Army has announced an investigation into allegations that its troops killed three people and 100 cattle during an operation in Sabon Birni, Kaduna State. The disturbing reports, which include graphic images and video footage, have prompted Major General Onyema Nwachukwu to address the issue publicly. In a statement released on Thursday, Nwachukwu expressed…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Wednesday, arrested a suspected internet fraudster, one Hyginus Nkwocha. Nkwocha, 35, who is being accused of money laundering also was arrested at Ever Green Estate, behind Millennium Estate, Lugbe, Abuja, following intelligence about his suspected involvement in internet fraud and money laundering. According to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is holding an emergency meeting in Abuja following the Nigeria Police’s recent invitation to its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Africa Health Report AHR has learnt. The spokesperson for the congress, Benson Upah, made this known in a statement he signed and made available to journalists. A police letter, dated August…
The Nigerian military, on Monday reported that its troops of Operation Hadin kai have killed a notorious terrorists commander, Abu Rijab alongside 26 of his combatants in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation also resulted in the recovery of several weapons and ammunition, some of which are considered crucial for…
President Bola Tinubu has called on countries within the West African region to strengthen anti-corruption agencies in their territories and offer them ample opportunities to operate in order to tackle the scourge of corruption more effectively. The President gave the charge in Abuja on Monday, at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual General Assembly…
A combined team of local vigilante and the Nigerian police from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Kwara State Command has rescued the 20 kidnapped travellers in the state. The travellers were abducted on Friday by a gang of 10 armed men along the Osi/Obbo Ayegunle road in Kwara State’s Ekiti Local Government Area. The victims…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the recent abduction of over 20 medical and dental students from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos. Africa Health Report, (AHR) reported that the abduction occurred in Otukpo, Benue State, around 5:30 PM, as the students were traveling to the Federation of…
Over 20 medical and dental students, along with a House Officer, were kidnapped in Benue State while traveling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu. The victims, from the University of Maiduguri and University of Jos, were ambushed by gunmen around 5:30 p.m. in Otukpo, according to the…
In a press statement with the reference number; Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/207, and dated: August 9, 2024´, the Nigera Police Force has opened up on the reported raid of the building of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The statement titled:NLC SECRETARIAT: NIGERIA POLICE DID NOT RAID THE LABOUR SECRETARIAT, read, “The Nigeria Police Force has noted…
Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General of NAFDAC, revealed on Channels Television that she inherited a ₦3.2 billion debt and discovered ₦500 million in missing funds upon taking office. In her Friday interview, Adeyeye highlighted the severity of the financial situation. Stating, “When I got to NAFDAC, I met ₦3.2 billion debt, and ₦500 million missing…
