The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reported that 25 cases of severe gastroenteritis, confirmed to be caused by cholera, have been identified at Kirikiri Medium Security Prison. This announcement contradicts a previous statement made by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) on June 26, 2024, asserting that custodial centres nationwide were free…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has announced that account name discrepancies on alternate accounts linked to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) of some defunct Heritage Bank customers are causing delays in the payment of their insured deposits. Mr. Bello Hassan, Managing Director of NDIC, shared this update with the News Agency of Nigeria on…
In the early hours of Monday, a Nigerian Air Force helicopter crashed in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred at approximately 5:00 am, caused significant alarm among residents. The helicopter, on a routine operational flight, experienced technical difficulties leading to the crash. Fortunately, the pilot…
The US Supreme Court is expected to deliver a landmark decision on Monday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution. This highly anticipated ruling could significantly impact the trial for Trump’s alleged conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election results, a trial crucial as Trump seeks the Republican nomination for the upcoming presidential…
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed approximately 100 shops in Ogbete Main Market, Enugu State, for allegedly dealing in suspected fake alcoholic beverages. NAFDAC’s Director for the South-east, Martins Iluyomade, announced the closures, stating the action followed a raid by agency officials on Monday. “During the raid, a truckload…
Nigerian broadcaster Arise TV has won a defamation lawsuit brought against it in the United States by Nigerian pastor Adetunmbi Adewami. The US District Court in Maryland dismissed the suit on Tuesday, citing a lack of jurisdiction over the television station. Judge Peter Messite ruled that the mere accessibility of the news article in question…
By Ayomide Otitoju Over the weekend, Lagos State Government (LASG) reaffirmed its dedication to enhancing water tourism as a key driver of economic growth and tourism appeal. During the Fuji Fusion Lori Omi event aboard the MV Adimu Orisha barge, organized by Lagos Ferry Services (LAGFERRY), Honourable Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Toke Benson-Awoyinka…
Western artists have largely refrained from performing in Russia during its offensive in Ukraine, which has resulted in extensive US and European sanctions on Moscow and travel restrictions to the country. Kanye West, known for his controversial political statements in the United States and recently accused of praising Adolf Hitler, has previously expressed admiration for…
The United Kingdom is set to go to the polls on Thursday, with projections indicating that the governing right-wing Conservatives could be ousted, paving the way for the opposition Labour party to assume power. The political landscape has been further complicated by recent findings from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, which uncovered five Facebook pages promoting…
