Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday upheld the death sentence judgment handed out to Rahmon Adedoyin, an industrialist, for his involvement in the killing of Timothy Adegoke, an Obafemi Awolowo MBA student. The appellate court held on Thursday, that Adedoyin was properly convicted and sentenced to death…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nearly 10 million malaria vaccine doses were delivered to Africa during the first year of routine immunization, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance. This milestone marks significant progress in the fight against malaria, a disease that kills nearly 600,000 people annually, mostly in Africa. Children are heavily affected, and the World…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Tension and anger have gripped the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) and the Nnewi community following the alleged kidnap of Dr. Cornelius Onuigbo, a medical doctor attached to the hospital. Dr. Onuigbo, a urologist, was abducted by gunmen in front of his house in Nnewi on Tuesday evening while returning…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have successfully rescued the wife of former Assistant Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the rescue on his official X handle on Thursday morning (today), adding that the abductors were killed, and ransom was recovered from them. The rescue…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Bola Tinubu 48 hours to reverse the recent 50% telcos tariff hike, threatening to take the administration to court if the increase is not reversed. SERAP, in a statement released on Wednesday, said failure to do so by the Tinubu administration…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Tinubu has assured Ogoni leaders that his administration will prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region. Speaking at a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu emphasized the need for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a 3,000-capacity poultry farm in Iriebe, Obio/Akpor Local Council of Rivers State. The outbreak was reported on January 17, 2025, and confirmed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Donald Trump has announced that the US will withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its failure to adopt necessary reforms. Trump has also accused the WHO of aiding China in covering up the origins of COVID-19. While some lawmakers have…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa has resolved to reopen nominations for a regional director following the unexpected passing of director-elect Dr. Faustine Ndugulile in November 2024. Ndugulile was due to assume the post in February, but his election needed to be confirmed by the WHO Executive Board….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a significant outbreak of Lassa fever, with 10 deaths and 54 confirmed cases recorded between December 30, 2024, and January 5, 2025. According to the data released by the agency yesterday, showing 18.5% case fatality rate (CFR). The confirmed cases…
