Category: News
NAFDAC DG Cries Out: “My Life Is in Danger”
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised an alarm over threats to her life, citing her unwavering commitment to combating counterfeit drugs and substandard products in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Prof. Adeyeye revealed that she has been receiving threats…
Police Raid Criminal Hideout in Taraba, Arrest 20 Suspects; Rescue 3 Kidnapped Victims in Oyo State
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded significant successes in its ongoing efforts to combat crime, with operations leading to the recovery of arms, the arrest of suspects, and the rescue of kidnapped victims in Taraba and Oyo States. In Taraba State, police operatives raided a criminal hideout at Wamunchi dry-season rice farms, recovering an…
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff Assumes AAAF Chairmanship; Advocates Greater Synergy to Tackle Security Challenges
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has assumed the Chairmanship of the Association of African Air Forces (AAAF), emphasizing the need for African-led solutions to the continent’s security challenges. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa,…
Benue Police Confirm Abduction of Four Female University Students
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. The incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday outside the university’s campus, sparking panic among students and residents. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction…
Burna Boy’s Mother, Bose Ogulu, Nominated for Best Manager at Music Week Awards
Bose Ogulu, the mother and manager of Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has been nominated for Manager of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Music Week Awards. The announcement, made on Wednesday, places Ogulu among a select group of global music industry leaders vying for the coveted award. The Music Week Awards, which celebrate excellence…
Police Arrest 17 Suspects Over Planned Violent Protest in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 17 suspects in connection with a planned violent protest aimed at disrupting peace and causing a breakdown of law and order in the state. The arrest followed credible intelligence reports about the planned protest, prompting the police to deploy personnel to strategic locations to prevent the unrest. The…
Ex-Acting AGF Nwabuoku Seeks Time to Negotiate with EFCC Over N1.96bn Fraud Case
A former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Anamekwe Nwabuoku, who is standing trial for alleged N1.96 billion fraud, has pleaded with the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him time to negotiate a settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The request came as the anti-graft agency prepared to present…
NIMR Raises Alarm Over Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases, Calls for Increased Funding
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, particularly viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB). Researchers at the institute are calling for heightened vigilance, improved diagnostic screening, and increased funding to combat these public health challenges. During the institute’s…
Gunmen Kidnap Two Benue Varsity Students
Two students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, were abducted by gunmen in the late hours of Tuesday outside the university’s campus. The incident has sparked panic among students and raised concerns about security in the area. According to a student of the institution, Ashar Lubem, who spoke to *PUNCH Online* on…
Shaibu Weighs In on Natasha-Akpabio Seat Dispute, Says It’s ‘Not a Gender Issue’
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has weighed in on the ongoing seat arrangement dispute between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, stating that the issue should not be reduced to a gender matter. Shaibu, a former federal lawmaker, emphasized that seats and offices in the National Assembly are privileges that require…