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The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria shut down over 400 illegal drug stores in Cross River State to ensure public health safety. Following inspections of nearly 500 premises, the operation resulted in the arrest of five illegal medicine dealers and highlighted concerns over poor storage conditions...
Zainab Ado Bayero, daughter of the late Emir of Kano, has appealed for additional financial aid, revealing that the assistance provided by Governor Abba Yusuf was insufficient. Struggling with housing issues in Lagos, Zainab seeks further support to secure a stable home for her family after...
PENGASSAN raises concerns over the influx of Indian workers in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, accusing companies of abusing the expatriate quota system. The union urges the Federal Government to act swiftly to protect Nigerian jobs and ensure local employment in the sector. The Petroleum and...
The NYSC has issued certificates to corps members who were kidnapped during their service year in Sokoto. Due to their traumatic experience, they are exempt from completing the service. The rescue operation, executed without ransom, was successfully carried out by the DSS and the Nigerian Army...
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Bristol Tamunobiefiri, known as PIDOM, in Rivers State on charges of possessing classified documents and cyber crimes. The arrest follows concerns raised by investigative journalist David Hundeyin. PIDOM will be arraigned in court next week, with a thorough...
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue State. No ransom was paid for their release. The operation, led by the National Security Adviser and involving helicopters, resulted in arrests and neutralizations of suspects. The Inspector-General of...
The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a policy to fire workers with fake degrees from Benin and Togo institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman announced the decision, revealing that thousands of counterfeit certificates have been identified. Employers are now required to dismiss those...
The Nigerian Federal Government is cracking down on employees with fake degree certificates from Benin and Togo, enforcing termination for those caught. Announced by Minister Tahir Mamman, this move aims to protect the integrity of Nigerian educational qualifications and address the issue of...
A viral video showing Northern Nigerian children receiving a mere morsel of eba with soup has sparked outrage, revealing the region's severe poverty. Nigerians criticized local leaders and President Tinubu's administration for failing to address these conditions, calling for urgent action to...
Twenty medical students kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued following a coordinated operation involving the National Security Adviser, police, DSS, and military personnel. The students were abducted while traveling for a convention. Their safe return highlights ongoing efforts to combat...
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