Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old girl, Princess Okolie, and her boyfriend, Prince Atigbi, for allegedly staging her own kidnapping and demanding a ransom of ₦2 million from her parents. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, announced the arrest via his X page on Wednesday, noting that the Anti-Kidnapping Unit made the apprehension following a thorough investigation. According to the victim’s mother, the incident began on 30 December when her daughter left home to get her hair done but failed to return. After reporting her disappearance at the Obomkpa Police Station, the mother escalated the matter to the…

Amid Nigeria’s economic reforms, asthma patients struggle with soaring medication costs, limited healthcare access, and environmental triggers, relying on NGOs and coping strategies for survival. As most Nigerians grapple with escalating economic reforms, the high cost of medications has exacerbated their health challenges, turning manageable conditions into severe burdens. For asthma patients, the rising prices of essential medications, such as inhalers and tablets, have become a financial drain, complicating their ability to manage the condition effectively. Mrs. Blessing Chimieze, a mother of three residing in Eleme, shared her story of living with asthma during Nigeria’s economic downturn. Diagnosed with asthma…

The Rivers State Police Command, through the C4i Strike Force, has donated food items to children living with disabilities. The Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, on Monday noted that the visitation commemorates the New Year celebration. Iringe-Koko said the visit to the Compassion Centre for Physically Challenged/Handicapped Children, Catholic Diocese of Port Harcourt, located in Trans-Amadi, was led by the Commander, CSP Julian Igbudu, in fulfillment of a previously made vow. Items donated include bags of rice, cartons of noodles, bottles of vegetable oil, toiletries, and other gifts. The statement read in part, “The Commander and his team were passionate and…

In an effort to combat drug-related crime, the United States government has donated a central exhibit office to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). At the inauguration ceremony held on Tuesday, the US Consulate General, Ms. Jo Ellen Georg, along with other senior US officials, handed over the facility to the anti-drug agency headquarters annex in Ikoyi, Lagos State. The Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), noted that the support from the US government and other partners showcases their personal effort against drug trafficking activities. Marwa said in 2024 about 18,500 drug traffickers were arrested,…

In a major crackdown, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down a Chinese owned supermarket in Abuja for allegedly violating the agency’s labelling regulations and selling expired goods. Acting on a credible source, the agency stormed the Chinese supermarket located at Azba Mall, 2 Durban Street, Wasu 2, to verify the claim. The agency enforcement team leader, Shaba Mohammed, confirmed that the supermarket sold products written only in Chinese language, describing it as a violation of the agency’s law. The supermarket owned and managed by a Chinese national alleged that they were in…

Ogoni advocacy groups have called on the Federal Government,Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) and the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP),to address this environmental damage caused by oil spills in the area The umbrella Ogoni body which includes Lekeh Development Foundation (LEDEF)and Yeraba Women Foundation (YWF), made this call at the weekend during a press conference held while marking the 2025 Ogoni Day 32nd anniversary. They said the call was aimed at ensuring justice, equity, and environmental sustainability for Ogoni people and the Niger Delta region.  Speaking at the event , LEDEF urged SPDC to clean up the affected…

Two persons have purportedly been killed in a suspected cult clash in Owo town of Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State, on Monday. Naija Confra, an advocacy group, shared on their X page, disclosing that a member of a group named Alfa was killed in the early hours of today while making his way back home from a club. The advocacy group for peace revealed that no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, but Alfa’s group unleashed an attack on their rival, believing them to be behind the tragic incident. In a circulated video, a lifeless body of a…

The Federal Government (FG) under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative led by Her Excellency Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire has inaugurated 20-bed Primary Healthcare Centre in Oreta Community of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Lagos State. This initiative aims to improve access to essential healthcare services in the community. In a publication shared on Sunday, it was learnt that the inauguration ceremony was held on Saturday. Speaking at the event, Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) expressed delight while underscoring the importance of the healthcare development for residents especially for mothers and children. The SSA to President Bola Tinubu said, “This healthcare centre is…

The Rivers State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Hon. Evans Bipi has that a total of seven people sustained severe injuries from a collapsed three-storey building at Aboga along Igwuruta-Etche road in Ikwerre. In a statement Bipi shared today through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Emeka Idika, he noted that the building under construction collapsed on Saturday. The Commissioner attributed the collapse of the building to substandard materials, acknowledging that no life was lost as emergency teams were on the ground to rescue those who were affected. He further stated, “Specifically, the use of 12mm…

In a landmark moment for the Nigerian Army, Hajara Egbunu has made history as the first female soldier from the Infantry Corps to achieve the rank of Army Warrant Officer. A statement shared on their social media platform today, noted that the historic promotion ceremony took place on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Command Conference Room in Abuja. This achievement underscored the growing recognition of women’s contributions within the military. During the ceremony, Lieutenant Maureen Ogbuka, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Women Command, shared Brigadier General Mathias Amatso’s remarks. Read Also:Nigerian Army Chief laments inadequate…