Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has confirmed an outbreak of Monkey Pox at the Taita-Taveta one-stop border point. The reported case involves a traveller from Uganda to Rwanda passing through Kenya, raising concerns about potential regional transmission of the disease. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni Muriuki detailed the circumstances…
Lawyer/Activist, Deji Adeyanju, has reacted to a video of police officers in Lekki, Lagos state in a show of force a day to the Nationwide #endbadgovernance protest. The officers who were in their numbers marched through the streets chanting. Reacting to the video, Deji who is one of the conveners of the protes,…
The Edo State Police Command has assured citizens of their support and protection during the planned protests, as long as they are conducted peacefully. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, during a press briefing on Wednesday evening. CP Adegboye emphasized the right of citizens to protest,…
Hundreds of dollars are being laundered out of Nigeria to other African countries and worldwide every hour, the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL), disclosed on Monday, July 29. The organisation said money laundering across Africa and the entire world has assumed a monstrous dimension, adding that it would require concerted efforts of every security agency…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that next-of-kin, legal representatives or beneficial owners can now claim unclaimed balances in dormant accounts. The apex bank stated in a report released over the weekend that next-of-kin can now claim unclaimed funds by submitting applications to financial institutions. These applications must include legal proof of…
The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dr. Fatima Azi Waziri, has said human traffickers are exploiting the “Japa Syndrome.” She made the disclosure during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking the commencement of activities for the 2024 World Day…
At least 56 people have been killed and dozens are feared trapped after heavy rains triggered massive landslides in Kerala, India. The landslides struck hilly areas in Wayanad district in the early hours of Tuesday, July 30. Rescue operations are under way, but are being hindered by heavy rains and the collapse of…
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Napoli to sign Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli on a long-season loan with the deal to see Romelu Lukaku head in the opposite direction. The move for Lukaku is expected to be permanent, whereas the Osimhen talks centre on a loan deal with an option to…
Lagos State police have raided the popular Fela Shrine and its environs in Ikeja, arresting several suspects for illegal drug peddling, hooliganism, and criminal activities. The police arrested at least 124 suspects alleged to have converted the area into hard drug markets and liquor- stands located on the road, causing serious environmental risks. The…
The Yobe State police command has warned that Boko Haram insurgents have planned to infiltrate the forthcoming #EndBadGovernance protest in August. The command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, July 27 according to the News Agency of Nigeria. He said intelligence received by the command indicated that foreign mercenaries…
