NAFDAC reopens Onitsha drug market, issues fresh conditions to traders
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the popular Onitsha Head Bridge drug market, known as ‘Ogbo Ogwu.’ This comes after the market was shut down for a month due to concerns over fake and expired drugs. To ensure such problems do not happen again, NAFDAC has set new […]
BREAKING: Protest erupts in Otukpo over incessant killings, kidnappings
Residents of Otukpo in Benue State have taken to the streets to protest against the increasing cases of killings and kidnappings in the area. The demonstrators, chanting “We no go gree!”, blocked major roads, demanding urgent action from the government and security agencies to address the growing insecurity. One of the protesters, Daniel Oche, shared […]
Activist, Detoun, apologises to woman who she queried for coming out at 4.30am to do her sweeping job with her 11 year old daughter in Ikoyi
Activist Detoun has apologized to a woman she earlier criticized for bringing her 11-year-old daughter to work at 4:30 am in Ikoyi. A few days ago, Detoun shared a video where she confronted the woman, a street sweeper, for allowing her young daughter to help her so early in the morning. She argued that this […]
Moment Activist, Adetoun confronted mother whose 11 year old daughter joined her to sweep an estate as early as 4:30am daily
Activist Adetoun recently shared a video where she confronted a mother for allowing her 11-year-old daughter to help sweep an estate early in the morning. The mother was employed by the estate management to clean, and since it was a public holiday, she brought her daughter along to assist her. Adetoun, who lives in the […]
If he left one woman for you, don’t celebrate just yet, your turn may come – FCT police PRO, SP Josephine Adeh, writes women
SP Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT police command, has shared advice for women about relationships. In a post on X, she warned that any man who easily replaces one woman with another is likely to do it again. Adeh’s message serves as a reminder to women not to celebrate too soon if a […]
Private Depots Increase Petrol Price To ₦900/Litre
Private oil depots in Nigeria have increased the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to ₦900 per litre. This is a rise from over ₦890 per litre seen over the weekend. The increase is mainly due to the rising cost of crude oil and other global market factors. The cost of […]
Heavy gunfire in Abuja as Nigerian soldiers, Shi’ites clash during ‘free Palestinians’ protest
A protest in Abuja turned violent as members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, clashed with Nigerian soldiers. The demonstration was against what they described as “injustice against Palestinians by Israel” in Gaza. A viral video from Friday showed a large group of Shi’ite protesters marching at Bannex, Ademola Adetokunbo […]
New police commissioner assumes duty in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has welcomed a new Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman. He officially resumed duty, taking over from AIG Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, who was recently promoted and transferred. Elleman is the 38th Commissioner of Police in Niger State. The police command assured the public that he is committed to improving security, […]
Slave markets thrive in Africa – Soyinka laments kidnapping of Nigerians
Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka recently spoke at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), saying that slavery is not a thing of the past. He pointed to the kidnapping of schoolgirls in Nigeria as an example of modern-day slavery. Soyinka mentioned the Chibok schoolgirls, who were taken from their school in Borno State by Boko […]
Otukpo: Residents drink from mud as water scarcity worsens in Benue community
The people of Otukpo, Benue State, are facing a serious water crisis as the dry season makes the situation worse. With wells and streams drying up, many residents have no choice but to drink from muddy pools and contaminated sources. For years, Otukpo has struggled with water shortages. The town, once known for having access […]