Author: Helen Okechukwu

Adefowora Abiodun, who was declared wanted among five others for promoting the cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (Cbex), has voluntarily turned himself in to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation. He was said to have reported at the anti-graft agency on Monday. This followed the ruling and approval of Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja last Thursday to arrest the six promoters pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution. Six promoters were declared wanted by the EFCC over a suspected $1 billion investment fraud. Around 4:00 p.m., Abiodun, one of the…

Tragedy struck in Anambra State on Sunday night as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that eight people had lost their lives and six others were injured in a horrific road accident. 

The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to set up Empower Academy Nigeria, a specialized hub aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. Prof. Muhammad Pate, the coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced the initiative on Sunday, calling it a major step under President Bola Tinubu’s healthcare industrialization agenda. The academy, developed through a partnership with Empower School of Health, Geneva, aims to help Nigeria produce at least 70% of its pharmaceuticals and a significant share of its vaccines locally by 2030. Read Also: FG reaffirm commitment to tackling insecurity in Benue It will also close…

The Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps (LNSC) has apprehended Oseni Sulaimon, 49, for allegedly abusing his 16-year-old daughter, Rashidat Oseni, over phone possession. The assault was said to have occurred at Apple Street, Magbon, Imeke, Lagos State. Following a distress call received by Corps Superintendent of LNSC, Olorunda Command, at 06:54 hrs on Saturday from residents, a team of officers arrived at the scene. Upon arrival, Rashidat’s father had fled the scene to evade arrest. Read Also:  LASG evokes Child Right Act against teacher for assaulting toddler The 16-year-old victim, who sustained injuries as a result of the physical abuse, was…

Ondo State doctor along with two men, Adebowale Adegboye and Idowu Akinseye, has been remanded to prison for allegedly procuring an abortion and raping a 10-year-old girl.

In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided an 80-room hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, seizing illicit drugs valued at over ₦1.04 billion. The operation, which took place between Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th, 2025, led to the discovery of 589 bags of “Canadian Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis, weighing a total of 417.3 kilograms. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media & Advocacy on Sunday said the contraband was hidden across the five-storey building known as “The Hook Hotel,” also operating as Caesar Hotel and Caesar Lounge…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to ensure effective vaccination delivery, especially among displaced persons in Nigeria’s North Central region. Speaking during a Zoom meeting at the Media Dialogue on the 2025 World Immunisation Week, Dr. Ifeyinwa Anyanyo, a Health Specialist at UNICEF’s Enugu Field Office, assured that UNICEF has contingency plans in place to reach those persons who are recently displaced in Benue State with life-saving vaccines. The media dialogue, which was organised by UNICEF Enugu Field Office in partnership with the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA), highlighted the theme of…

Five persons have reportedly lost their lives in Rivers State after an explosion occurred at an illegally refined petroleum product storage located in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of the state. The incident occurred in Omoku on Saturday at approximately 11 am, after a fire erupted from the illegally dumped storage house, killing four females and one male, who were burnt beyond recognition. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), in a statement signed by Dr. Fyneface Fynefacķe, the Executive Director of YEAC-Nigeria, confirmed the incident. Read Also: Seven killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community  The Advocacy Centre youth…

Following the outbreak of the sixth Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the country, the people of Uganda have finally announced their freedom since the disease resurfaced on 30 January 2025 in Kampala. The declaration of the end of EVD follows after the last patient was discharged on 14 March, with a 42-day countdown leading to the deaths of a child and a nurse. With about 534 people identified as contacts of suspected cases, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, “During this outbreak, 14 cases, 12 confirmed and two not confirmed through laboratory tests (probable), were reported. Four deaths, two confirmed…

Cross River State Police Command spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, said a rescue mission with sister agencies has commenced for 12 passengers abducted along Calabar waterways. The passengers were said to have been abducted by sea pirates on their way from Calabar to Oron in Akwa Ibom State, according to a report on Saturday. The 12 victims boarded the “Heavenly Grace” boat in Calabar last weekend as they were on their way to Akwa Ibom. Reacting to the incident, Ugbo, who described the incident as rare, noted that investigation is ongoing to unravel the attack. Read Also: Police nabs suspected series rapist,…