The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, expressed confidence that the mass exodus of healthcare professionals, known as the “japa syndrome,” will soon decrease. During a visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako attributed his optimism to the targeted reforms and policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
The South-East Zonal Director of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Martins Iluyomade, has raised concerns over the widespread manufacturing and sale of counterfeit and expired drugs in the popular “Ogbo Ogu Market,” also known as the “Head-bridge Drug Market” in Onitsha, Anambra State. Iluyomade’s warning followed an early morning…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is still grappling with a significant diphtheria outbreak, with a total of 41,336 suspected cases across 37 states. These cases, spanning 350 local government areas, have been reported between Epidemiological Week 19 of 2022 and Week 4 of 2025. According…
Bandits killed vigilante Aliyu Aminu and abducted six teenage girls in the Pandogari community, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. According to residents who spoke to Daily Trust, the bandits, who came from the Birnin Gwari axis, entered the community through the Mamman Kontagora Technical College, Pandogari. One source said the bandits conducted…
Gunmen have abducted the President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, in Imo State. The armed men, dressed in black and traveling in a Sienna and Lexus SUV, kidnapped Igboayaka around 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Works Layout in Owerri. Chilos Godsent, the President of the Igbo National Council…
Saudi Arabia has introduced new visa regulations for travelers from 14 countries, limiting them to single-entry visas valid for 30 days, with no option for extension. The new rules apply to tourists, business travelers, and those visiting family members but exclude individuals applying for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. The affected countries are Algeria,…
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has urged his supporters to refrain from pleading or begging for his release, asserting that his pursuit of self-determination is a constitutionally protected right and not a criminal offense. Through his lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu emphasized that his release should be based…
Liverpool suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit as Championship side Plymouth Argyle pulled off a stunning 1-0 win in the fourth round on Sunday, February 9, effectively ending their quadruple hopes. Manager Arne Slot’s decision to rest key players backfired, with Ryan Hardie’s second-half penalty sealing Plymouth’s remarkable upset at Home Park. The likes of…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has filed a $5 million lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook, accusing it of violating his privacy by publishing false claims about his health. The lawsuit was filed before a Lagos High Court. Falana, represented by his lawyer Olumide Babalola, is…
A Federal High Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has sentenced Dr. Geraldine Orok Ita, a medical doctor, to seven years in prison for fraud and the diversion of N127 million. The sentence was announced on Saturday, February 8, in a statement by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The trial, which began in…
