By Grace Abe A former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a patriotic, compassionate and incorruptible leader. Mohammed made the remarks in Abuja during a tribute programme marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s passing on Monday. A statement on theContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Jabi, on Wednesday sentenced Jonathan Markus to death by hanging for killing his 82-year-old boss, Ezekiel Adebola and 67-year-old wife, Abiodun. Delivering judgment, Justice Idris Mohammed held that based on the evidence before the court, Markus committed the crime,Continue Reading
As the world marks Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Day on Friday, experts have warned that poor management of complications from the disorder killed more sickle cell warriors in later years.Continue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje A health expert, Mrs Remilekun Akinfenwa, has urged women to prioritise regular, routine medical screenings to prevent medical complications that may cause sudden death. Akinfenwa, the Director of Nursing, Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, gave the advice at the Peculiar Good Women Fellowship 20th Anniversary ofContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Three Non-Governmental Organisations on Tuesday in Abuja organised a training for desk officers from various organisations, including the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), on first-response skills to reduce deaths during emergencies. The organisers are Smile Network International, the HAVIDS Centre for Environment and Development, and the FountainContinue Reading
An NGO, the Unity Advocacy Group (UAG) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that about 150 members of a Fulani community died in a military-controlled detention facility in Kwara, urging Nigerians to remain calm.Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang Anger and grief have trailed the death of a Nigerian, Mr Ekpenyong Andrew, following his alleged arrest by Tshwane Metro Police officers in Pretoria, South Africa. The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) said the incident had left the deceased’s family and the Nigerian community deeply distressed, andContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba A Kano State High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Umar Idris, to death by hanging for stabbing a 28-year-old shop owner, Sabiu Umar to death. Idris, who lives at Farawa Quarters Kumbotso Local Government Area, was convicted on a one-count charge of culpable homicide. TheContinue Reading
Students By Polycarp Auta The Vice Chancellor, University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Shaya, says the university lost two of its students to the recent unrest that engulfed parts of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau. The Vice Chancellor disclosed this during a news conference on Thursday in Jos. TheContinue Reading
Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised more than 80 terrorists following a fierce overnight battle in Mallam Fatori, BornoContinue Reading
