Police operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) officer found in possession of various firearms and ammunition. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was apprehended on Monday afternoon, February 10, 2025, near the Zuma area of the state. Reports indicate that the officer could…
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Adekunle Salako, has affirmed that medical workers remain among the highest-paid professionals in Nigeria. Salako made this statement during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, February 10. He acknowledged that the “Japa” trend in the health sector is largely driven by…
The Defence Headquarters has revealed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered to the military are currently undergoing deradicalisation to facilitate their reintegration into society. Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Emeka Onumajuru, shared this update on Channels TV Morning Brief on Monday, February 10, 2025, stating that one year is deemed sufficient for…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised the dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, to defend himself in court rather than holding press conferences. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Secretary to the INEC Chairman, made the statement in Abuja on Monday, February 10. He urged Yunusa-Ari to utilize the legal process…
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, expressed confidence that the mass exodus of healthcare professionals, known as the “japa syndrome,” will soon decrease. During a visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako attributed his optimism to the targeted reforms and policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
The South-East Zonal Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Martins Iluyomade, has raised concerns over the widespread manufacturing and sale of counterfeit and expired drugs in the popular “Ogbo Ogu Market,” also known as the “Head-bridge Drug Market” in Onitsha, Anambra State. Iluyomade’s warning followed an early morning…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is still grappling with a significant diphtheria outbreak, with a total of 41,336 suspected cases across 37 states. These cases, spanning 350 local government areas, have been reported between Epidemiological Week 19 of 2022 and Week 4 of 2025. According…
Bandits killed vigilante Aliyu Aminu and abducted six teenage girls in the Pandogari community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. According to residents who spoke to Daily Trust, the bandits, who came from the Birnin Gwari axis, entered the community through the Mamman Kontagora Technical College, Pandogari. One source said the bandits conducted…
Gunmen have abducted the President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, in Imo State. The armed men, dressed in black and traveling in a Sienna and Lexus SUV, kidnapped Igboayaka around 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Works Layout in Owerri. Chilos Godsent, the President of the Igbo National Council…
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations for travelers from 14 countries, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days, with no option for extension. The new rules apply to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members but exclude individuals applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The affected countries are Algeria,…
