Mohammed Bello, an Islamic cleric, who was arrested in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, for allegedly killing and dismembering the body of a lady, Hafsoh Lawal, whom he met via Facebook, has alleged that the lady died of asthma. In an interrogation on Sunday, February 16, the 29-year-old suspect confessed that he dismembered Hafsoh’s body in … Read more
A total of over 340 officers from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reportedly opted for retirement following a disciplinary committee review of their tenure. Naija News reports that this decision comes ahead of the final report submission of the committee set up by Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The committee, which convened between … Read more
The United States government has announced plans to deport at least 201 Nigerian nationals. According to U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills Jr., 85 of these individuals have already been cleared for immediate deportation. The deportees, who will be taken to Lagos, include those serving jail terms in U.S. prisons for various crimes. The development … Read more
The National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said every registered pharmacy that operates on the agency’s standard has an RX sign. Naija News reports that the RX is “recipe” a Latin word which means “take“; essentially signifying that a medication needs to be dispensed based on a doctor’s instructions. The Director … Read more
A storm of controversy is brewing over the continued stay of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police (IGP), with the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) accusing the federal government of disregarding civil service rules and democratic principles. The group insists that Egbetokun, who has surpassed the mandatory retirement age of 60 … Read more
Officials of the mega Dangote Refinery have disclosed that the alleged adulterated fuel with high burn rates was allegedly bought from the retail outlets belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). The refinery’s official disclosed that Nigerians have commended the quality of PMS from the Lekki-based refinery due to its low burn rates. Video shows burn … Read more
Disturbed that only 30 per cent of Nigeria’s population was adopting clean cooking methods, the European Union (EU) has said it was supporting Nigeria’s energy transition through sustainable cooking solutions that were cleaner and affordable, particularly in rural areas. The EU noted that prioritising clean cooking solutions would help to reduce reliance on fuel, and … Read more
In commemoration of the 2025 Safer Internet Day, a nonprofit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has hosted a summit in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to address the growing concerns of internet safety for children and young people. At the summit, which brought together digital enthusiasts, civil society members, media professionals, parents, … Read more
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has recorded 53.64 per cent pass in the results of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024-Second Series released yesterday. According to the results released and made available to journalists yesterday, a total of 34,878 candidates, representing 53.64 per cent obtained credit and above … Read more
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and fostering collaboration with law enforcement agencies. He was speaking at the 2024 Bauchi State Police Command End-of-Year Award Ceremony at the Command Headquarters over the weekend in Bauchi, where he was honored for his contributions to security. Mohammed emphasized that his … Read more