Two dead, others hospilised as strange illness hits Nigeria military school Kaduna

There is palpable tension at the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Kaduna State, as a “strange illness” reportedly killed two students within a week. SaharaReporters learnt that many students are currently hospitalised at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital following the outbreak of the sickness in the military institution. NMS is a boarding secondary school affiliated …

Niger govt calls for multi-stakeholder engagement to help at risk children

The Niger State At-Risk Children Programme, ARC-P, has emphasized the critical need for a multi-stakeholder approach in combating issues affecting at-risk children in the state. The Head of Operations, ARC-P, Abdul Abdul representing the Team Lead, Aisha Umar Tafida stated this during a courtesy visit to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Minna Command. …

Chinese national, others arrested over illegal mining in Anambra

A 47-year-old Chinese National, simply identified as Babajeje, has been arrested alongside five other persons over suspected illegal mining in Anambra State. The Spokesperson of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, SC Okadigbo Edwin disclosed this in a statement to newsmen on Thursday in Awka, in which he also revealed …

Man breaks wife’s hand, leg for attending clinic without permission

One Malami Gebawa of Durbawa village in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State has allegedly broken the right leg and hand of his wife for attending a clinic without his permission. Narrating her ordeal, the victim, Malam Halimatu Sadiya, who is currently on admission at Wamakko Orthopaedic Hospital, said her husband broke her leg …

President Tinubu approves salary increase for Nigeria’s military personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increment for members of Nigeria’s armed forces. Bello Matawalle, minister of state for defence, disclosed this on Friday in a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Henshaw Ogubike. The government also approved the payment of three months’ salary arrears. Additionally, he has released funds to clear outstanding pensions …

Ondo lawmaker calls for woman’s inclusion in LG election

The member representing Ilaje Constituency II and chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development in the Ondo State House of Assembly, Princess Olawumi Fayemi-Obayelu, has called on ward leaders and local government party chieftains to support women in the upcoming local government elections. Speaking to the press at the State House …