Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a bold operation, troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/ Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully smashed a notorious kidnapping syndicate that had been terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau Local Government Areas of Taraba State. This information was contained in a statement by Captain Olubodunde Oni, Acting…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organisation, WHO has disclosed that the efforts towards a polio-free world are in the right direction, adding that a significant progress is being achieved. This remark was made in commemoration of World Polio Day, celebrated every October 24. The global observance was established by Rotary International to…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Naira has suffered a significant decline, losing N52.24 against the US dollar in just 48 hours. According to data from FMDQ, the Naira weakened to N1653.02 on Tuesday, down from N1600.78 last Friday. This marks the second depreciation this week, following Monday’s rate of N1603.16 per dollar. The downturn…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing Agege and Surulere as the areas with the most hazardous and unhealthy air quality in Nigeria’s economic capital. Agege topped the list with a hazardous rating of 103%, indicating suboptimal air quality for residents, while Surulere followed…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Blessing Amaka David-Agwa, a fraudulent fertility nurse, with 45 counts of impersonation, forgery, and obtaining money under false pretences. David-Agwa appeared before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the Federal High Court in Enugu. This information was contained in a press statement released…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Kwara State Government has embarked on an ambitious polio vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize at least one million children across the state’s 16 local government areas. According to Nusirat Elelu, Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the three-day Local Immunization Days initiative began on October 21…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a shocking discovery, operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspects for possessing human tongues. The arrest was confirmed by the command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. According to Hundeyin, the initial two suspects were caught…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A staggering 240 cases of Lassa fever and 21 deaths were recorded in Edo State between December 2023 and March 2024, according to Joseph Okoeguale, Director of Viral and Emergent Pathogens, Control and Research at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Okoeguale disclosed this information during the Edo State University’s College of Medical…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State government has reassured its dedication to nurturing athletes and promoting sports excellence, aiming to produce national and international champions. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Adviser to Governor Biodun Oyebanji on sports development, made this promise during a roundtable meeting with the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) members in Ekiti…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADFund) has kicked off a three-day training and empowerment program for youths and women in Ekiti State, Nigeria. This initiative is part of the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to create employment opportunities and alleviate poverty among young people and women. In partnership with Amij Procurement Limited,…
