Despite decades of progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Nigeria’s struggle with the virus remains far from over. New figures released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) reveal that over two million Nigerians are currently living with HIV, with the highest burden found in Rivers, Benue, and Akwa Ibom states. The…
Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board have arrested a 24-year-old man, Shamsu Yakubu, for allegedly engaging in an obscene act with a she goat. Shamsu was captured in a viral video on social media licking the genitalia of the animal. The suspect, a resident of Dawakin Kudu local government area of Kano State, was…
The Edo State government has reintroduced monthly sanitation exercise which will be held every last Saturday of the month. In a statement on Tuesday, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., secretary to the state government, said the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the reintroduction of monthly environmental sanitation in the state, which will be…
A PoS operator in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has committed suicide after reportedly losing ₦2.5 million to internet fraudsters. The incident has sparked emotional responses and calls for increased mental health awareness and protective measures for victims of online scams and cybercrime in Nigeria. The incident which happened at Atan Ofo in Uyo, Akwa Ibom…
The arrest of a 35-year old woman, Mariam Vincent, along with two accomplices, Orie Ruth, 23, and Ujunwa Ifeanyi, 18, who allegedly operate a baby factory, has revealed how they recruit some men to impregnate their victims to produce babies for sale in Lagos State. The revelations were made following the arrest of the suspects…
A video of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, stepping out of a Rolls-Royce has surfaced online. The video contradicts the recent rumours that he slumped during an event and was immediately taken to France for treatment. Recall that recently, Nyesom Wike made headlines due to rumours about his health and…
Air Peace has continued to set the pace and revolutionize aviation business in Africa. The airline, which is arguably Nigeria’s leading airline, and West and Central African’s largest carrier proudly marks the first anniversary of its Lagos-London route, reflecting on a year of exceptional service, strategic partnerships, and significant contributions to the Nigerian aviation industry….
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Tuesday to Thursday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Monday predicted sunny skies on Tuesday with few cloud patches over the northern region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna and Taraba States later in the day. According to…
By Erasmus Ikhide The recent encounter between Remi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, and a group of nursing students has sparked intense debate and outrage. During her visit to the School of Midwifery in Asaba, Delta State, the students unexpectedly rejected her title as “our mother,” responding instead with “Na your mama be dis o” (meaning…
As you are reading this, the undertakers would either be lowering their bodies into the six feet under the ground or must have finished their job and be heading home to allow the grief-stricken families, friends and well-wishers to bewail their ugly fate and bear the indelible mark of such a telling loss. For what…
