Photos: Final evacuation flight brings 308 Nigerians home from South Africa
The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees.
Lady pharmacists worry over Japa, fake drugs, poor healthcare infrastructure
The Association of Lady Pharmacists of Nigeria, ALPs, has raised concerns over the worsening brain drain in the health sector, the proliferation of fake drugs, …
Flood alert: Red Cross, EU mobilise prone communities in Bayelsa
As part of proactive measures to mitigate the effects of flooding in communities in Bayelsa State, the International Federation of the Red Cross has built the capacity of locals to prepare to tackle the disaster whenever it occurs.
Justice for Mine: Trust issues as Police hide Ogbegbe’s accomplices’ identity
…As activist claims innocent officers are being framed, civilian accomplices remain free By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI—Nearly two weeks since a viral video showed ASP Nuhu Usman executing 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine “Mine” Ogidi at point-blank range in Effurun, Delta State, the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has admitted three other officers were punished alongside the killer. But they […]
Bayelsa communities watch livelihoods drown as new oil leak goes unchecked
By Samuel Oyadongha IKENSI—Just weeks after a marine spill hit the Atlantic coastline near Okpoama, Diema and Twon Brass in Brass Local Government Area, a crude pipeline rupture near Ikensi in Nembe Local Government Area has residents fearing for their survival. Oil is now flowing freely into their drinking water and fishing grounds. The spill, NDV […]
How arrest of 9 kidnappers in Edo revealed insider collaboration
By Ozioruva Aliu EKPOMA—Justin Otene, the young entrepreneur behind the popular ‘Principal Takeout’ fast-food spot, had everything to live for. He had been married just a year. The next morning, he was finally going to dedicate his baby. But on that fateful night two weeks ago in the Idumebo area of Ekpoma, the kidnappers came. When […]
