Author: Helen Okechukwu

As the fight against drug peddlers continues across the country, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has thwarted the efforts of drug traffickers following the seizure of hard drugs including cocaine and high-dose tramadol hidden inside 71 vehicle side mirrors. The Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the NDLEA carried out the successful operation at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, bound for Libreville, Gabon. Meanwhile, three suspects linked to the consignment have been arrested. According to Babafemi, the first batch, intercepted on 19 July 2025, contained 57,420 tramadol 225mg capsules and 57 cocaine pellets weighing 1.60kg.…

Rescuers in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have saved a 27-year-old man from Niger Republic after he was trapped for nearly ten hours under the debris of a collapsed three-storey building in Lifecamp. It was learnt that the building gave way around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday. Police at Lifecamp Division received a distress call and, led by the Divisional Police Officer, sealed off the site and launched an urgent rescue mission. According to the Commands spokesperson Josephine Adeh on Sunday, the Divisional Police Officer of Lifecamp Division upon receiving the alert, a police team in collaboration with officers from National…

The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation has addressed concerns from media stakeholders over the recent suspension of Badeggi FM’s operations in Minna, Niger State. Minister Mohammed Idris noted that the suspension of broadcasting licences in Nigeria is the statutory responsibility of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in line with the provisions of the law. This was disclosed in a document shared by the Special Assistant of Media to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Rabiu Ibrahim on Saturday. “While acknowledging the concerns raised, the ministry notes that the suspension of broadcasting licenses falls within the purview of…

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has commended Nigerians for practising breastfeeding, as data shows that over 90% of mothers breastfeed their children. The Chief of Nutrition at UNICEF Abuja, Nemat Hajeebhoy, revealed this on Friday during the commissioning of Breastfeeding Week at Ambursa, in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The event aimed to promote exclusive breastfeeding as a key step for child health and development says News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report. Speaking at the gathering, the organiser said the mission was to prioritise mothers and children by building sustainable support systems. “Breastfeeding is not just…

A treatment for Alzheimer’s disease turned down for National Health Service (NHS) use has been shown to keep patients’ memory stable for as long as four years, according to new research. Lecanemab, a drug already approved by the United Kingdom’s (UK) medicines regulator, was found to delay the progression of dementia significantly when given at the earliest stages of the illness, according to The Independent report. Alzheimer’s disease also known as senile dementia is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions due to the accumulation of protein in the brain cell. Patients taking part in the…

The six kidnapped students who were abducted on their way to the Yola Campus of the Nigerian Law School, Adamawa State, for resumption have regained freedom following the intervention of the Benue State Police Command.

The Federal Government (FG) has urged the Nigerian media to champion national advocacy on self-care as part of efforts to strengthen the health system and improve public health outcomes. In a virtual media workshop organized by White Ribbon Alliance Nigeria (WRA Nigeria), with support from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOH&SW) and the Self-Care Trailblazer Group (SCTG), this call was made. According to the Voice of Nigeria (VON) report, the event, themed “Media as a Catalyst for Advancing Self-Care for Sexual, Reproductive, and Maternal Health in Nigeria”, brought together journalists, development partners, and policymakers. World Health Organisation…

President Bola Tinubu has rewarded Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, the Super Falcons, along with team officials, with national honours, financial gifts, and housing for their triumphant performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. At a presidential reception in Abuja, Tinubu conferred the title of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on all team members. He also approved a three-bedroom apartment for each of them under the Renewed Hope Housing Scheme. The Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga, further disclosed that President Tinubu awarded a cash gift equivalent to $100,000 to…

Medical doctors under the Lagos State Government have begun a three-day warning strike in protest against salary deductions they say were imposed without consultation or justification. The industrial action, which kicked off at 8am on Monday, 28 July, is expected to last until Thursday morning, 31 July. According to the Medical Guild, the body representing the affected practitioners, the strike is a direct response to what it describes as the government’s “breach of trust” and failure to honour previous agreements. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, chairman of the Guild, Dr Japhet Olugbogi, said the controversy began in April…

The Federal Government (FG) has announced that the window of opportunity for foreign nationals with expired visas or immigration documents to regularise their stay in Nigeria will close on 30 September. This move is part of the Expired Visa Initiative (Amnesty), introduced jointly by the Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve compliance with the country’s updated visa framework and bolster immigration management. The amnesty, which began on 1 May, allows foreign residents and visitors whose immigration status has lapsed — including those with expired Visa on Arrival (VoA), Single or Multiple-Entry Visas, and those holding…