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Aminat Gusanu In a major breakthrough, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully apprehended 54 suspects involved in a series of criminal activities, including kidnappings and armed robberies.  The operation also led to the confiscation of a significant arsenal of weapons, including 92 firearms of various calibers, 760 rounds of ammunition, 120 magazines, two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and counterfeit currency amounting to $970,000. Among the captured suspects are Nneka Okparaf (33), Emu Larry Chidiebere (34), Babatunde Femi (30), Williams Banjo Omotayo (28), and Samuel Balogun (22), each hailing from different states across Nigeria. These remarkable achievements were made possible by…

Aminat Gusanu In a shocking revelation, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled that a staggering 1.5 million adolescents and youths met untimely deaths in 2021 due to preventable causes, equating to an average of 4,500 lives lost daily.  These tragic losses are primarily attributed to road traffic accidents and interpersonal violence, with an emerging concern surrounding mental health disorders among this age group. Dr. Anshu Banerjee, a director in the Department of Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at WHO, made this grim announcement during the Global Forum for Adolescents, the world’s largest online meeting of adolescents…

Daud Olatunji Event vendors and planners in Ogun State have collectively appealed to the government to bolster the production of locally made equipment and empower youth in the field as a means to elevate the nation’s economic standards.  This plea came during a symposium held in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, on Tuesday with the theme “The 21st Century Event Vendors.” The leader of M19 Event Planner and convener of the event, Bola Solate, passionately expressed her concerns about the heavy reliance on imported equipment, describing it as a substantial financial burden for event planners and vendors in the…

Wisdom Silas In a groundbreaking move, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a pivotal report titled “Mental Health of Refugees, Migrants: Risk Factors, Protective Measures, and Access to Care.”  This comprehensive document marks the fifth installment of the Global Evidence Review on Health and Migration (GEHM). The WHO’s groundbreaking study delves deep into the global factors influencing the mental health of refugees and migrants while shedding light on the challenges they face in accessing essential care.  This robust research reveals that approximately one in eight individuals worldwide grapple with mental health conditions, with refugees and migrants standing out as…

Daud Olatunji In a harrowing incident that has sent shockwaves through the Apamisede community near Army Barracks, Adavi Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Lokoja, Kogi State, a teenage boy, Goodness Oshodi, was apprehended by the Kogi State Police for allegedly burying his younger brother, Friday Oshodi, alive.  The disturbing act was reportedly carried out as a punishment for Friday’s theft of N10,000 belonging to their mother. The horrifying incident unfolded in the quiet residential neighborhood, with Goodness attempting to execute the directive of his mother, who had instructed him to discipline his sibling for the theft.  Taking the…

Daud Olatunji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo delivered a compelling message on Wednesday, emphasizing the necessity for African leaders to discover homegrown solutions to the manifold challenges facing the continent.  During a gathering with a delegation of students and youth representatives from various African countries at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) in Abeokuta, Ogun state, Obasanjo asserted that there is no obstacle too great for Africa to overcome. The distinguished visitors, including student leaders from Ethiopia and the Tigray Region, were led by the President of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), Osisiogu Osikenyi.  Their visit was an expression of gratitude…

Daud Olatunji In an unwavering effort to combat the escalating issue of unemployment in Nigeria, the Ogun State Government has orchestrated a groundbreaking two-day Employment Conference, with a resolute call to all stakeholders to unite in the battle against this grave menace. This inaugural conference, a collaborative effort with the Government of Germany through the Germany Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), bears the resounding theme, “Addressing Unemployment and Job Creation in Ogun State: Tapping into Local and Global Opportunities.” The event was inaugurated with great zeal in the vibrant city of Abeokuta by Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun. This initiative has…

Fawaz Adebisi  The Bauchi Police Command has taken into custody 18-year-old Khadija Adamu following allegations of her involvement in the tragic death of her 5-year-old stepdaughter, Hafsat. This distressing incident came to light on September 28, 2023, in the Kandahar area of Bauchi metropolis, plunging the community into sorrow and disbelief. The suspect was brought to justice after her husband, 38-year-old Abdulaziz Adamu, reported the incident to the authorities. The alleged cause of the fatal beating was a dispute over soiled clothing. A rapid response by a team of detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), brought them to…

Fawaz Adebisi In a surprising turn of events, a 26-year-old Australian woman, Annie Knight recently found herself without a corporate job after her employer stumbled upon her discreet OnlyFans account, disclosing how she slept with 300 men in one year.  This tale of transformation from corporate life to online stardom began when Annie decided to venture into the world of OnlyFans, where she quickly rose to the ranks of the top 0.4 percent of creators. Annie, an intrepid explorer of her own identity, candidly shared her experiences on SBS’ Insight. Initially, when she embarked on this journey, her main concern…

Fawaz Adebisi The United States has made the decision to suspend the majority of its aid to the government of Niger following the recent coup that unseated the country’s elected leadership. Recall that on July 26, 2023, a coup d’état unfolded in Niger, with the country’s presidential guard detaining President Mohamed Bazoum. The commander of the Presidential Guard, General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the leader of a new military junta, confirming the success of the coup. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Matthew Miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, announced that the United States has officially recognized the…