154 students hospitalised over suspected drug reaction in Katsina
One hundred and fifty-four students of Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, Katsina State, were hospitalised following a suspected adverse reaction to praziquantel tablets administered to treat bilharzia. The incident occurred on Monday, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Katsina State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. Aliyu said the students […]
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 […]
Woman allegedly beats 9-yr-old stepdaughter to death in Enugu
“We will be pressing for thorough and expedited investigation to ensure that justice is not just done, but done really fast”
Abducted ex-Niger SUBEB chairman released after 7 months
Alh. Alhassan Bawa-Niworo, the former Chairman, Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has regained freedom after spending seven months in bandits’ captivity.
Gunmen kill 30 in Zamfara
Gunmen killed no fewer than 30 people in Nigeria’s northwestern Zamfara state, according to a security report prepared for the UN
Police arrest two in Ogun over illegal firearm possession
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm, following an intelligence-led operation in Ifo area of the state.
