Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

Two operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been arrested for the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman, Patient Samuel in the Jaba Quarters area of Kano State. The offending officers were identified as 23-year-old Nass Ridwan Usman and 26-year-old Sna Ismaila Yakubu, both attached to the NDLEA’s Kano State headquarters. It was gathered that the shooting occurred around 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday night. A security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed on his X handle that a police team responded to the incident, evacuating the victim to Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Items recovered…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved about N10.3 billion for the procurement of anti-retroviral drugs for HIV treatment, diabetes diagnostic kits, and other essential health commodities. Briefing State House correspondents on the approvals on Wednesday, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, noted that the move is aimed at enhancing the accessibility and affordability of health commodities, and health services by Nigerians. The minister he said, “A few weeks ago, we approved the first-line antiretroviral drugs, and now we are putting forth resources, almost N997 million worth of contract, to procure the third-line antiretroviral drugs for…

President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to have members of Hamas and Palestinians in Gaza killed if hostages are not immediately released. “‘Shalom Hamas’ means Hello and Goodbye — You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “I have just met with your former hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance,” he added. “Also,…

A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training Thursday, reportedly injuring seven people. The MK-82 bombs “abnormally” released by the KF-16 fighter jet fell outside a firing range, causing unspecified civilian damages, the air force said in a statement. The air force said it would establish a committee to investigate why the accident happened and examine the scale of civilian damages. Rescue members work at the site of the accidental bombing in Pocheon, South Korea on March 6, 2025. AP It said the fighter jet was taking part in the Air Force’s joint…

World-renowned Afrobeats star, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid has unveiled the highly anticipated music video for his smash hit single, “Kese (Dance)”. According to Live and Beats, the visuals for the much talked about song dropped at 8pm Nigerian time on Wednesday, sending fans into a frenzy. “Kese (Dance)” has been a phenomenal success since its release, shattering records with over 1.5 million Spotify streams within 24 hours – a new benchmark for a Nigerian song. The track also dominated various charts, including the Official Nigeria Top 100, Apple Music top charts, and U.S. Afrobeats top 100, holding the…

The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt confirms talks but declines to provide details The White House is holding direct talks with Hamas over the return of the Israeli hostages held since 7 October, breaking decades of precedent by engaging with the militant group without intermediaries. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said on Wednesday that officials had held “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, as the Trump administration has vowed to return all of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza amid a shaky ceasefire deal. Leavitt told reporters that Israel had been consulted on the talks and…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has filed a lawsuit against MultiChoice Nigeria Ltd. and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. John Ugbe, for defying regulatory directives and obstructing an ongoing inquiry. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Ondaje Ijagwu, said the company had ignored the commission’s instructions and proceeded with a price hike despite clear directives to maintain its existing subscription rates for DStv and GOtv. The commission had directed MultiChoice Nigeria on February 27 to halt any price adjustments pending the conclusion of an inquiry into its proposed…

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks, has arrested a Nigerian, Benjamin Stanley Okwudili for possession of precious metals. Gauteng spokesperson for the Hawks, Lieutenant Colonel Lloyd Ramovha, who confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, said Okwudili was arrested at Linbro Park, Sandton, after being found in possession of suspected precious metals estimated at R50 million. Ramovha said the Hawks’ Johannesburg Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) conducted a “diligent” intelligence-driven operation regarding contravention of the Precious Metals Act on February 27, resulting in the arrest. “The operation was executed following critical information…

In continuation of its nationwide crackdown on substandard and counterfeit medicines, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it has evacuated about 50 truckloads of illicit drugs from Onitsha. The agency also said it recovered dangerous weapons from the Bridge Head Drug Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. NAFDAC noted that during the ongoing operation, which began on February 10, its security team discovered two rifles, live cartridges, machetes, and other weapons hidden within the market. Describing the discovery of the weapons as alarming, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye said that it may…

…After disappearing on vacation The bodies of nine students who went missing on vacation in southern Mexico last month have been found dismembered by the side of a local highway — with a bag of hands nearby. The group’s gruesome remains were discovered in the trunk of an abandoned vehicle and underneath a blood-covered tarp in San Jose Miahuatlan on the border of the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca. Four of the bodies were in the trunk, while the other five corpses were left under the tarp. The bodies of 9 students who were reported missing in Oaxaca last…