Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian military has dealt a significant blow to oil bunkering operations in the Niger Delta Region, dismantling 43 illegal hubs and arresting 19 suspects between November 4-10, 2024. This was disclosed in a press statement on Sunday signed by Lieutenant-Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Tragedy struck in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Monday as a three-man armed gang shot dead two people and left two others with bullet injuries. The incident occurred at 12:30 am in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta. According to Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Area 2 Command, Onne, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State has announced a significant seizure of 21 containers laden with illicit drugs and donkey skin valued at N46 billion. Comptroller Mohammed Babandede disclosed this information during a press briefing on Monday, said the Duty Paid Value (DPV)…
In a scathing statement, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for his claims that Tinubu “stole his presidency” in the 2023 election. Onanuga on Sunday, described Atiku’s remarks as a reflection of his “grand illusions” and “sense of entitlement,” highlighting his detachment…
Recently, the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria cried out over acute shortage of radiographers and sonographers, sparking concerns about the implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system. In this special report, Korede Abdullah delves into the far-reaching consequences of this shortage, exploring how it affects the quality of care and patient outcomes in Nigeria’s health sector. Healthcare…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has officially called off its suspended strike after the state government paid the revised Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS) and new minimum wage. Dr. Luqman Ogunjinmi, the state chairman of NMA, made this announcement at a press conference in Abeokuta during the weekend,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major breakthrough, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, arresting six suspected drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, Lagos, and Cameroon. The operation, which was months in the making, resulted in the recovery of cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira. According…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has successfully tested two Mpox samples in its molecular laboratory. According to Adaeze Oreh, Rivers State Commissioner for Health, in a statement issued on Friday, the achievement marks a major breakthrough in the country’s response to the disease, made possible through collaborative efforts between…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating fire swept through a furniture market in Ojota, Lagos State, on Thursday, destroying goods valued in millions of naira. The blaze, triggered by an electrical surge from a nearby transformer, began at 1 pm and quickly spread through several shops. According to Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Permanent Secretary of the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Port Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML) Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a remarkable revenue generation of N288.392 billion from January to November 6, 2024. This impressive figure represents a 34.8% increase compared to the N213.914 billion collected during the same period in 2023 [1). Comptroller Tenny Mankini…
