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Daud Olatunji The Makun Muslim Community Relief Foundation Cooperative Society has marked a significant milestone with the commissioning of its patent medicine store during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Sagamu, Ogun State. The Chief Imam of Remoland, Sheikh Quadri Junaid, presided over the commissioning ceremony, lauding the initiative for its potential to serve the community’s health and economic needs. He emphasized the importance of such projects in fostering spiritual and physical well-being among Muslims. “I encourage Muslims to embrace this initiative for their growth and development,” he said. The AGM featured a series of enlightening presentations from experts…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has disclosed that 26,000 children aged 0–14 were newly infected with HIV/AIDS in 2023, while 15,000 children in the same age group died from AIDS-related illnesses. The Director-General of NACA, Dr. Temitope Ilori, revealed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held after inaugurating the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Pediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Acceleration Committee at the Ministry of Health in Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday. Dr. Ilori emphasized the alarming figures and the urgent need for a coordinated effort to combat the epidemic, stating, “HIV/AIDS continues to be a major…

The Edo Assets Verification Committee said it has uncovered some irregularities in the award of some contracts, including a N200 billion road contract debt owed by the immediate past administration of Godwin Obaseki. Ernest Umakhihe, the committee’s chairperson, told journalists on Thursday in Benin that some contractors even returned mobilisation fees to government officials, which were not properly documented. The committee also queried poor supervision of projects by Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Mr Umakhihe, however, urged the current administration to leverage on the dry season to construct roads, particularly projects hurriedly awarded during the September 2024 election period. “As…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has clarified his stance on the revocation of a plot of land linked to the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation in Abuja. He stated categorically that he is not the owner of the land in question, which was allocated to the Foundation. This clarification came through a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, on Thursday, in response to the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) recent revocation of 763 plots of land, including the one linked to the Foundation. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had ordered the revocation of the plots located in Maitama District, citing non-compliance with…

The Pathfinder Club of Nigeria has awarded scholarships and bursaries to students in Imeko-Afon Local Government Area as part of its 8th annual program aimed at empowering future leaders through education. Speaking at the event, held at a conference room in the local government area, the President of the Pathfinder Club, Hon. Prince Tosin Adeluyi, emphasized the organization’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and character development among young people. “Fifteen years ago, our organization was born out of a shared desire to contribute to the development of Imeko-Afon Local Government. Since then, we have worked tirelessly to make a meaningful…

The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing an unidentified woman allegedly swapping the ATM card of a 58-year-old physically challenged woman and withdrawing a total of N2 million from her account in Nnewi. In a statement on Tuesday, the state police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed that the command has commenced a probe into the incident and called on residents of Nnewi and its environs to provide information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect. “Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect disguised herself to assist the victim at the…

No fewer than 35 children lost their lives, and six others were left critically injured following a tragic stampede at a funfair organized in Ibadan, Oyo State.. The Oyo State Police Command confirmed the development on Thursday, revealing that eight individuals involved in sponsoring the ill-fated event have been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Osifeso Adewale, disclosed in a statement that the deceased were minors, while the injured victims are currently undergoing intensive medical care. “So far, 35 minors have been documented dead, while six others are critically injured and on various medical interventions,” Osifeso said. The incident…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Ogun State Command, has dismantled a six-hectare Indian hemp farm in Alaka Village, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking. Disclosing this during a news conference in Abeokuta on Thursday, the state commandant, Mr. Tijani Rabe, said four suspects had been apprehended in connection with the illicit cultivation. He added that investigations into the case are ongoing. The news conference also served as an opportunity for the agency to present its 2024 performance report, highlighting key achievements in its anti-drug operations. According to Rabe, the command arrested 675 drug…

Tragedy struck at a festive event held at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, as a stampede claimed the lives of 35 children, leaving the city in mourning. The horrifying incident occurred on Wednesday during a funfair promoted by Agidigbo FM, a popular Ibadan-based radio station. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the founder and chairman of Agidigbo FM, was rushed to an undisclosed hospital after reportedly collapsing from the shock. Sources revealed that Hamzat, a well-known broadcaster and advocate for social causes, slumped and became unconscious upon learning of the stampede’s devastating toll. Speaking on condition of…

Police Nab Two Suspected Thieves for Drugging Keke Rider, Stealing Tricycle in Kano The Kano State Police Command has apprehended two suspected thieves, Ado Yusuf, 40, and Rabi’u Suleiman, 35, for allegedly drugging a tricycle rider and making away with his vehicle in the Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Kiyawa revealed that two stolen tricycles were recovered during a coordinated intelligence-led raid on criminal hideouts in the area. According to the police, the suspects were unable to provide a…