The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, stated that 35,000 police officers will be deployed for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister security agencies, including the armed forces and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), will be mobilized to support the police. He also…
Pensioners A pressure group within the Nigerian Union of Pensioners, the Abia Pensioners’ Forum, has appealed to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to revisit his Memorandum of Agreement with pensioners regarding the payment of their gratuity and pension arrears. Addressing the press in Umuahia on Wednesday, the Coordinator of the group, Barr. Okey Kanu, clarified…
The ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday expressed sadness over the destruction caused by flooding in parts of Borno State, which has so far recorded loss of lives and rendered many homeless. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, conveyed this in a statement issued in Abuja. Thousands of residents in Maiduguri have been displaced, with…
Several persons have been feared killed after a speeding vehicle rammed into the Oye-Agu Market, Abagana, in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident, it was gathered occurred at about 11:10am on Wednesday, causing several items of the traders spilling on the road. Eyewitnesses near the scene said the driver of the Toyota…
Kidney disease is rapidly becoming a major health concern in Africa, with Nigeria bearing a significant impact. As kidney disease cases continue to rise, raising awareness, improving healthcare infrastructure, and promoting preventive measures to mitigate its impact are important. While substance abuse is often cited as the primary cause of kidney issues, medical experts have…
A Professor of Surgery at the University of Lagos, Prof. Kehinde Tijani, has stated that a persistent penile erection lasting more than four hours is a medical emergency and can cause permanent erectile dysfunction. In his inaugural lecture titled ‘Man’s Reproductive System: Its Manufacturing Errors, Equipment Failure, and Failed Deliveries,’ Tijani stressed the importance of…
The Coalition of Stakeholders in Education in the Republic of Benin has called for the reversal of the ban on degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo. During a press conference on Monday, CSE leaders, including Dr Shittu Sanny, Gabriel Kona, Abiola Daramola, and Hodonou Nohunun, urged the government to focus on sanctioning individuals who…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has reiterated that only approved digital exchanges and platforms were legally authorised to carry out the business of crypto trading in any form in Nigeria. In a statement obtained from its website on Monday, the SEC warned the public against dealing with illegal operators who have not applied to and…
The Adamawa State Chief Judge, Justice Hasfat Abdulrahaman, has released a sexagenarian, Saraya Silma, who had spent 10 years awaiting trial at the Yolde-pate Correctional Centre in Yola, the state capital. Silma, who looked visibly weak, explained that she was accused of witchcraft, an allegation that was unfounded by the complainant. The Chief Judge, after…
Suspected kidnappers have murdered a businessman, identified as Sunny Taxman, after reportedly collecting N10m ransom from his family. The deceased, said to hail from Alor Agu in Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, was based in Onitsha, Anambra State, was said to have been kidnapped three weeks ago. Although the details of the…