Author: Helen Okechukwu

In marking the fallen heros remembrance day in Nigeria, the Lagos state Government announced the provision of free medical care for the families of military officers who lost their lives during service with other supports. During the Interdenominational Divine Service held yesterday at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, to celebrate the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged residents to honour the sacrifice laid by the nation’s fallen heroes. Governor Sanwo-Olu said this day marks the reflection of the legacy of the gallant officers and their selfless service to the nation, which birthed development, and…

The education sector in Nigeria has come under intense scrutiny following the release of a shocking viral video showing a teacher physically abusing a three-year-old boy at Christ-Mitots School in Ikorodu, Lagos State, fuelling widespread outrage and demands for systemic reforms, including the psychological evaluation of teachers before employment. It is no news that children all over the world often suffer from abuse. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over one billion children globally experience some form of abuse annually. This alarming statistic highlights the urgency of creating safer learning environments in schools worldwide. Evidence also shows that children…

Mr. Monday Elela has been apprehended by the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly killing his 14-year-old son, Tope, who was described as being involved in criminal activities. The incident occurred in Ajowa Akoko, in the Akoko Northwest Local Government Area (LGA). The State Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, disclosed in a statement on Sunday, Mr. Monday and 24 others were paraded for various crimes, including murder, cultism, burglary, and theft. The statement revealed that Mr. Monday and his wife allegedly buried their late son, Tope, in a shallow grave under a banana tree behind their house.…

A substantive numbers of cannabis, weighing 2,217.6 kilogram and a 40-ft trailer load of skunk have been seized by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Abuja. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, on Sunday disclosed the federal agency made this interception while being distributed into six vehicles at an abandoned fuel station in the Kagini area of Kubwa, Abuja, which was meant for onwards distribution to some part of Northern States. Babafemi said this operation was made possible following an intelligence-led operation carried out on Saturday at around 1:20 am, which led to…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has debunked that the national grid did not collapse but experienced tripping, which affected a large area of Lagos State. This came shortly after most media publications claimed that the National Grid had collapsed for the first time in 2025. The statement signed by TCP Public Affairs officer Ndidi Mbah on Saturday noted that for clarification, at about 13:41 hrs, the Osogbo–Ihovbor line tripped, followed by the tripping of the Benin–Omotosho line. The statement read partly, “It is important to clarify that at about 13:00 hrs today, just before the tripping, total generation on…

To curb maternal and infant mortality, the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Service (IMPACT) has move to revitalise and upgrade 58 Nasarawa health centres. The project is said to cut across the Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) located in 13 Local Government Areas (LGA) in the state. At the one-day stakeholders’ engagement meeting held today, the Project Manager of IMPACT in the state, Adamu Yakubu-Ohagenyi, revealed that this development was supported by the World Bank, the state government, and the Primary Healthcare Development Agency. The project manager disclosed that the projects will be completed within six…

For the first time in 2025, the national grid has reportedly collapsed, leading to nationwide power failure. The collapse was said to have occurred on Saturday, barely 10 days into the new year, marking it the 13th time in 13 months. In a confirmation post shared by The Energy Time Podcast, it noted, “National Grid Suffers Major Collapse… First in 2025.” Although they disclosed that restoration work has already begun, “Currently generating 302 MW as of 02:40 pm.” The Energy Time Podcast further explained, “We understand the misunderstanding that could arise from your experience. And two truths can coexist.A little…

The apex umbrella body of Ikwerre ethnic, Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide (OICOW), has reaffirmed its ancestral root, declaring that they are not Igbos but purely Rivers people. While speaking to journalists on Thursday at the Obiri Ikwerre Town Hall in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the President General of Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Eze Barr. Godspower Onuekwa, made this declaration. Clarifying this misconception of the ancestry root identification, the organisation said they remain an ethnic nationality and not a subgroup since the history of Nigeria. Reminiscing over the peaceful coexistence enjoyed by the Ikwerre people, the President General warned…

Rivers State Government has promised to support survivors of the January 4 gas explosion with quality healthcare services. This commitment was made known on Thursday after the Deputy Governor, Professor Ngozi Odu, visited the survivors at the Rivers State Government Hospital (RSGH) on Wednesday. The Deputy Governor shared sadness after hearing of the death of three persons. Unfortunately, three lives were lost out of 18 people affected by the gas explosion; a father, who was a cell phone repairer, and his daughter lost their lives at the hospital. Read Also: 18 injured in gas explosion in Rivers state Others included…

The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has urged the Federal Government (FG) to prioritise the needs of marginalised groups, including the person with albinism, as the nation plans ahead of the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS). The programme scheduled to be held in April aims to address issues of inclusion, equity, and accessibility for persons living with disabilities. This appeal was made on Wednesday by the Executive Director of AAN, Dr. Bisi Bamishe, in a project launch tagged “Voices from the Field—From Commitment to Action: Implementing the Global Disability Summit Pledges for Persons with Albinism.” Read Also: FG distributes foods…