Author: Helen Okechukwu

A 26-year-old commercial banker, Ndulaka Okwudili, and two other suspects, Ifeanyi Nnamani and Philip Ozogwu, aged 44, have been arraigned in the Enugu North District Magistrate Court for the alleged theft of N4 million. Okwudili and Nnamani were remanded in custody, and Ozogwu was granted bail. The case file has been forwarded to the Attorney General of Enugu State for legal review. The three suspects were alleged to have conspired to withdraw huge sums of money after using the identity of an Australia-based Nigerian, Mba Ndukwe. The force spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement dated…

Scabies is a highly contagious skin infection that affects the human body with traces of rashes after being infected. It is categorized as a skin condition caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis, birthing discomfort, which leads to intense itching. When this skin condition is left untreated, scabies can spread rapidly among individuals in close contact, making it crucial to understand its symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that at least 200 million people suffer from scabies worldwide at any one time and 400 million people per year, leaving children the most vulnerable victims…

…165m urgently need preventive treatment The Federal Ministry of Health revealed that 200 million Nigerians are burdened with the risk of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with about 165 million people seeking preventive treatment. This came shortly after an advocacy meeting held with the 36 States Commissioners for Health and FCT Minister of Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, on Wednesday. Dr. Salako stressed the urgent need for coordinated action to combat NTDs, underscoring it as a pressing challenge in Nigeria that is linked to poverty, poor sanitation, and unsafe water. In line with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) NTD Roadmap 2021–2030 global…

The Anambra State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of two female victims, ages 15 and 19, who were abducted following a social media relationship. The statement revealed that the victims were said to have been held hostage after being lured by a 19-year-old male, Ifechukwu Ibesimako, a native of Aboji Village, Oba, along with three other accomplices. On 27 November, at 11:54 am, the security men attached to the Oba Police Divisional Headquarters of the Idemili South Local Government Area apprehended the kidnapper along with his three accomplices after the sum of N200 thousand was paid as ransom.…

An Indian group, Padiyath Healthcare, has revealed that the new health initiative to be executed in Nigeria will be a world-class cancer hospital in western Africa with an affordable cost. The sum of $100 million has been proposed for investment in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The chairman of the group, Hazeeb Padiyath, made this known after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nigeria. The aim of this investment is to provide quality and affordable healthcare across Africa. As part of the long-term goal, Padiyath announced that the group of companies is set to commission Padiyath Mayfields Hospitals in Abuja. The ongoing…

The Kenya security force has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old male suspect, Paul Owuodho, also known as Fazul Muhamed, for the brutal attack and killing of Abdirahim Ibrahim. The alleged suspect, Owuodho, was linked to the fatal shooting of Ibrahim, which occurred on 9 November at DD Plaza located in Nairobi’s Kamukunji area. The Directorate Criminal Investigation Kenya (DCI) announced his arrest on Saturday via their X handle, disclosing that Owuodho was apprehended last night. The male suspect was arrested following an intelligence-led operation conducted jointly by Shauri Moyo detectives and their DCI Hqs counterparts. A California Police Station…

The Federal Government Nigeria has vowed to boost security measures for a conducive environment and the expansion of businesses across the south-east region. On Friday, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, made this assertion at Enugu State during the oprrationak visitation while addressing the officers and personnel of the 82 Division/Joint Task Force south-east Operation Udo Ka. While speaking to the security personnel under General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major-General H.T. Dada, he urged them to increase their efforts in clamping down the evil doers as he lauded their performance. He seeks collaborative strategies from significant stakeholders, security agency leaders, traditional…

The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a workshop to boost entrepreneur and investor access to credit facilities within the state for developing businesses. The aim of the one-day training held on Friday was to strengthen their businesses, build a strong network for exports, and better manage their portfolios for growth. The training exercise is titled “Access to Credit for Investors in Kwara State.” Key areas covered by speakers include streamlining the export certification process for investors; unlocking credit opportunities to empower investors with the financial tools they need; and managing debt and ensuring long-term financial…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned House of Representatives that smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria. Presenting a memorandum on Friday to the Hon. Bassey Akiba-led House Committee on Healthcare Services in Abuja, CAPPA’s Zikorah Ibeh criticized the proposed National Tobacco Smoking Bill (HB 1151) as fundamentally flawed. The Guardian report noted that CAPPA pointed out that the Bill incorrectly refers to a non-existent “National Tobacco Smoking Act of 2015,” raising concerns about its credibility and understanding of tobacco control laws. If the intended reference is the National Tobacco Control Act (NTCA) 2015, CAPPA argued…

The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for collaborative efforts from government stakeholders to fight against the spread of NOMA disease in Sokoto State. Samuel Joseph, a health expert with MSF, said NOMA is a preventable condition. He urged the government and community leaders to prioritise hygiene awareness and improve living conditions to protect citizens from the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NOMA is a severe gangrenous disease of the mouth and face. Children at age 2 to 6-year-old are majorly affected, and NOMA health conditions are predominantly found among those living in poor communities. Research has…