•Transmission line Residents of Katampe Extension Diplomatic Zone in Abuja have raised alarm over the siting of car stands and cafés directly beneath Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) high-tension powerlines, describing the development as unlawful, dangerous, and a major security risk. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the President of Kata...
•Mosquito bite The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned today a major chikungunya virus epidemic risks sweeping around the globe, calling for urgent action to prevent it. The WHO said it was picking up exactly the same early warning signs as in a major outbreak two decades ago and wanted to prevent a repeat, reports AFP. […]
•Natasha and Akpabio A group, the Action Collective, has raised serious concerns over what it describes as the growing desperation of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, in his alleged bid to undermine Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a strongly worded statement signed by its National Coordinator, Mr. Teddy Onyejuwe, the ...
The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has raised the alarm that some individuals are impersonating the Vice Chancellor, Prof Folasade Ogunsola, to defraud unsuspecting members of the public of their hard-earned income. The university said the fraudsters presented themselves as the Vice Chancellor and cajoled their victims into believing tha...
•Ubani A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dr. Monday Ubani, has raised the alarm over the growing abuse of Point of Sale, POS, machines by criminal syndicates, warning that kidnappers, fraudsters, and money launderers are now exploiting the system to move billions of naira beyond the reach of law enforcement. In a statement titled, “The Urgent [&he...
•House of Representatives The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has raised concerns over the disappearance of over ₦250 billion in public funds, as uncovered by reports from the Auditor-General of the Federation. The Chairman of the committee, Bamidele Salam, made this known while briefing journalists at the National As...
Aggrieved retirees of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL)’s Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Societies have cried out over their inability to access savings and dividends, even after years of consistent monthly contributions. They are now demanding a forensic audit of the society’s accounts, reports The Nation. At a press conference ...
•Organ harvesting In Nigeria, an unacknowledged crisis is escalating, as young persons, especially girls, are being lured into a dangerous underground organ trade. Snared by promises of money or medical treatment, these teenagers unknowingly have their ovaries harvested and sold, reports Vanguard. Often from poor backgrounds, they are targeted...
•Crude oil When the oil wells of the Niger Delta finally dry up or global demand fades, what will become of the millions whose livelihoods depend on the region’s black gold? This question was repeatedly raised during Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) gathering in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State today as they painted a stark picture of […]
Bauchi State-owned Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) has raised an alarm over a fake admission letter that is trending, saying that the admission is completely fake and has no basis in reality. This was contained a press statement issued by Auwal Hassan, Public Relations Officer, Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) and made made available to journal...

