Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man, identified as Abi Baragon, in connection with a widely circulated social media video showing a woman crying for help after allegedly being assaulted in Port Harcourt. Recall that the incident, captured on June 20, 2025, sparked outrage online and prompted a rapid response from the Police Command’s Human Rights Department, State Headquarters, Moscow Road. Acting on credible intelligence and leveraging public information, operatives tracked down and arrested the suspect on October 13, 2025. Read Also: Police arrest NURTW chieftain over assault, murder allegations Police investigations revealed that the assault was allegedly…

By: Helen Okechukwu, Fatimah Idera Over time, Nigeria’s education sector has undergone several systematic changes, from new policy recommendations to their implementation. In 2024, the former Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, raised the minimum age for university admission to 18. The decision stirred controversy among Nigerians. Following a review at a policy meeting organised by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in July 2025, the incumbent education minister, Tunji Alausa, reduced the minimum age to 16, explaining that it reflected a balance between cognitive maturity and academic preparedness. Despite these adjustments, the Federal Government’s (FG) on Tuesday announced the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global rise in neurological diseases, urging governments to invest urgently in brain health and strengthen neurological care systems. A new WHO report shows that fewer than one in three countries have national policies on neurological disorders, while only 18 per cent have dedicated funding. The Global Status Report on Neurology warns that essential care and services remain out of reach for most people, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. “With more than 1 in 3 people in the world living with conditions affecting their brain we must do…

The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended a 42-year-old man alleged to be part of the armed gang behind a viral robbery incident in the Choba area of Port Harcourt. The robbery, which took place around 3:00 p.m. on 15 October 2025, gained widespread attention after a video showing hoodlums snatching a Toyota Avalon at gunpoint surfaced online. In a swift follow-up operation, police operatives, acting on intelligence and technical leads, tracked the suspect, identified as Iruo Young, to his hideout in the Ikoku axis of the city, where he was arrested without resistance. Read Also: Police probe deaths of two…

The Federal Government (FG), in collaboration with development partners, has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive hygiene access across Nigeria, following concerns that only 60 per cent of citizens have access to basic handwashing facilities at home.

CIA disability rights organisation, the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB), has urged all tiers of government to intensify efforts toward improving access to education and employment opportunities for visually impaired Nigerians. In a statement marking White Cane and Safety Day, CITAB’s Executive Chairman, Jolomi Fenemigho, emphasised that the annual event serves as a reminder of the strength and unity of the blind community. He described the white cane as a symbol of “determination, perseverance, and fortitude,” rather than an object of pity. Read Also:US govt sues Uber over alleged disability discrimination Fenemigho lamented the persistent…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended a 52-year-old businessman, Ejiofor Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria. The Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday disclose that Ejiofor, who reportedly runs boutique outlets in Lagos and Onitsha, was intercepted on 8 October, upon arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 941. Acting on credible intelligence, it was noted that NDLEA officers subjected him to a body scan, which revealed that he had concealed illicit substances both internally and in his private…

The Kwara State Government has launched a 10-day integrated vaccination campaign to protect 1.8 million children against Measles, Rubella, and Polio. The exercise, beginning on Saturday, 11 October, targets children aged 9 months to 14 years for the Measles Rubella vaccine and those aged 0 to 5 years for the oral polio vaccine. Read Also: Nearly 40 US states struggle to combat measles outbreak Organised by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, and other partners, the campaign aims to strengthen child immunity and prevent outbreaks. At the flag-off in Ilorin, the First Lady, Amb.…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken new steps to strengthen its workforce as Nigeria positions itself to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The agency in a post shared on Friday, said in a recently held a one-day training session for its staff, organised by the Nigeria AfCFTA Coordination Office, to clarify NAFDAC’s role in ensuring safe trade across African markets. Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said the AfCFTA marks a major turning point for Africa, offering vast opportunities for growth while demanding stronger regulatory oversight. Read Also: NAFDAC burns…

The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has urged the newly inaugurated Governing Council of the hospital to prioritise far-reaching reforms aimed at addressing manpower shortages and infrastructural decay in the institution. The appeal from the doctors comes on the heels of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s appointment of a new seven-member Governing Council for the institution, formalised in letters signed by his Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi. The newly inaugurated council is chaired by Prof. Banji Oyelaran, with Mr. Olatunde Oyelade, Dr. Bello Taiwo, Mrs. Isola Bolanle, Dr. Akintunde Ayinde, Prof.…