By Egufe Yafugborhi For patients streaming daily into the eye clinic of Central Hospital, Ughelli (CHU), every additional minute spent waiting for a crucial eye-pressure test can feel like yet another agonising delay in the search for answers about their failing sight. With between 30 and 40 patients attending the clinic daily, the strain on […]

By Kingsley Omonobi Ten members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, abducted by suspected kidnappers have been rescued from Egume Forest in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, disclosed this on Monday, saying the operation was conducted by joint security forces. The victims were among 15 corps members kidnapped […]

By Efe Onodjae The worsening traffic gridlock on the Benin–Asaba Highway has attracted international attention following a report by global news network Al Jazeera on the persistent crisis. The major highway, which links Edo and Delta states, has in recent times witnessed severe traffic congestion, leaving motorists and commuters stranded for hours. The development has […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a female visitor, identified as Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected illicit drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ibara, Abeokuta. Sowunmi was arrested at about 1:33 p.m. on Friday during routine screening at the facility’s main entrance […]

A growing social media trend in Nigeria has seen people accused of theft being made to dance after they are apprehended, with videos of the incidents attracting widespread attention online.