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…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A suspected cable vandal met his untimely death in Akute, Ogun State, while attempting to steal transformer cables in the early hours of Saturday. According to residents, the man gained access to the transformer area during a power outage, but electricity supply was restored while he was cutting the cables, leading…
The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has dismissed the prevalent claim about a Federal Government initiative offering a N50,000 Child Support Grant to Nigerian parents, labelling it as false. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the ministry’s Director of Information, Rhoda Iliya, cautioned Nigerians to remain vigilant, labelling the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism, the Nigeria Police Force has neutralized three deadly terrorist kingpins associated with the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Imo State. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Saturday, “the operation resulted in the neutralization of…
The Kano State Police Command has issued a security alert, warning residents about suspected terrorist plans targeting public gatherings in strategic locations within the state. In a press release dated January 24, 2025, the Police Command urged citizens to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas to prevent potential attacks. AHR gathered that intelligence reports indicate…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up efforts against terrorism and criminal activities across the country, achieving major successes between this month. According to a statement released by the director of Defence Media Operations Edward Buba, Recent efforts led to the elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Abu Mosaje, in Plateau State. Also, a wanted…
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