The Abia State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested three suspects for their involvement in oil pipeline vandalism, oil theft, and the illegal trade of petroleum products. The arrests took place in Umuowaga Umuelechi Obuzo Asa, within Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. Following credible intelligence, the…
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…
