The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a 3-0 win and full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya. The governing body announced the verdict in a statement on Saturday. The media had reported how the Super Eagles faced significant challenges, including a redirected flight, over 18…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Tragedy struck in the early hours of Friday, October 25, 2024, when a naval personnel, LS Akila A, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Dansadua for Operation FANSAN YAMMA, opened fire under questionable circumstances, killing a fellow military colleague. This information was contained in a press statement released on Friday by…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A staggering two million Nigerian children remain unvaccinated, according to the UNICEF Field Office in Kano. This alarming figure, referred to as “zero-dose” children, underscores the urgent need for increased immunization efforts across the country. The northern region, particularly Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states, is a major concern, accounting for a…
About three people died in a helicopter crash in Nigeria’s oil-rich state of Port Harcourt on Thursday, with five others missing according to the country’s Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The crash was reported to have taken place at 11.22 a.m. local time (1022GMT) in Rivers State near the country’s Atlantic coast. This comes…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced plans to prioritize high-risk groups, including healthcare workers, laboratory workers, and immediate contacts, in the mpox immunization campaign. This decision was made due to the limited number of vaccine doses available. Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of NPHCDA, revealed this information…
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC),Hashimu Argungu has emphasised the necessity for improved intelligence gathering within Nigeria’s security framework. In a statement released by the PSC spokesperso, Ikechukwu Ani on Friday, Argungu highlighted the importance of respect for jurisdiction among various security agencies to enhance cooperation and reduce rivalry. Argungu stated, “What the…
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has sentenced Owoyale Shuaib, Oluwafemi Moses Oluwatosin, and Wisdom Sambo Sammy to various terms for cybercrimes, following their convictions on separate counts of fraud. A statement signed by Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Dele Oyewale stated that Justices Hawaa Buhari and R.M. Aikawa delivered the sentences in a case…
The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday confirmed that the death toll from the petrol tanker explosion rose to 153. Also, the head of the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency, Haruna Mairiga, puts the death toll at 153. Mairiga added that the victims were burned to ashes beyond recognition at the scene of the blast. Although…
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, who oversaw landmark developments in the ECOWAS Court as its President since 2018 has ended his six-year tenure at the helm of the institution. During his tenure as President, the Community Court of Justice witnessed remarkable growth and transformation in its jurisprudence, including its case management system and physical infrastructure. Justice…
Over 5,000 residents of Akure, Ondo State, benefited from a free medical outreach program organized by the Otunba Yomi Akingbade Foundation, a non-governmental organization. The event provided medical services and free check-ups to individuals suffering from various ailments. Otunba Yomi Akingbade, the foundation’s convener, emphasized that the initiative was their way of giving back to…
