By Humphrey Ukeaja Imagine walking through a busy Nigerian market, where brightly coloured food packages compete for your attention. From small shops to large malls, a wide variety of items are attractively displayed. However, hidden beneath these colourful wraps is a danger of too much sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats in majority of these products,
A civil society organization, the Zamfara Accountability and Development Coalition (ZADC), has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate alleged misappropriation of billions of naira allocated to local governments in Zamfara State. In a statement released on Sunday, May 18, 2025, the group accused some state government officials and commissioners of
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a suspect before the Federal High Court in Kano for allegedly defrauding a victim of ₦31 million through a fake land transaction. The accused reportedly posed as a credible land agent and convinced the complainant to invest in a property deal within Kano metropolis. The
The Lagos State Government has officially declared that it will commence full enforcement of the ban on single-use plastics across the state starting from July 1, 2025. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, during a recent courtesy visit by the management team of Tetra Pak
In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, the Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation (HSDF) has announced a significant 25 per cent reduction in maternal mortality rates across selected local government areas in Lagos and Kaduna states. This achievement comes under the umbrella of Project Aisha, a maternal health initiative launched in 2022 with the
In the sacred city of Madinah, nestled in the area once inhabited by the Bani Haram tribe, stands a modest yet historically significant mosque known as Masjid Bani Haram. This revered site, though not widely celebrated among contemporary landmarks, carries with it the memory of an extraordinary event that unfolded during one of the most
As the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah approaches, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) has flagged off its TAFSAN Qurbani 2025 campaign — a powerful blend of spiritual fulfillment and humanitarian outreach. Rooted in the noble tradition of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and guided by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Qurbani serves as both
BENIN CITY, EDO STATE — Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a notorious kidnap suspect in a dramatic operation inside a bustling local market in Benin City, Edo State. The arrest was made on Monday afternoon following credible intelligence received by officers attached to the Anti-Kidnapping and Cybercrime Unit of the Edo State
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has raised serious alarms over the escalating threat posed by Boko Haram insurgents, revealing that the terror group is dangerously close to taking over one of the local government areas (LGAs) in the state. According to the governor, recent intelligence and ground reports indicate that Boko Haram fighters are
NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE — A man identified as Ogbonna, popularly known as “Mourinho,” has been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for allegedly killing his former girlfriend, Chisom Ayogu, after she informed him of her plans to marry another man. The incident occurred in Nsukka town on New Anglican Road, where the victim had
