Nigeria only 59% prepared — NCDC DG

The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has disclosed that Nigeria is only 59 per cent prepared for a potential Ebola outbreak, even as health authorities intensify surveillance and strengthen entry protocols to prevent the importation of the deadly virus.   The warning comes amid renewed concerns…

Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu reacts after Delta police command invited him for questioning over Attempted M&rder and terror!sm allegations

Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu has reacted after receiving an official invitation from the Delta State Police Command for questioning over allegations of attempted murder and incitement to terrorism.   According to the official letter, which Gwamnishu shared on his social media pages, the activist is required to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department…

Police arrest three bouncers over pepper spray attack during Children’s Day celebration in Edo

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three bouncers for unlawfully discharging pepper spray during the Children’s Day celebration at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.    LIB reported that several students collapsed during the celebration after inhaling the pepper spray.    The students were rushed to the Edo Specialist Hospital for medical attention.    The spokesperson…

Lagos police denies reports of bandits invasion in Ibeju Lekki, other communities

The Lagos State Police Command has reacted to viral social media posts and accompanying graphic material alleging that Ibeju-Lekki, Imota, Oke-Afo and other parts of Lagos State are under invasion by armed bandits targeting schools and children.   In a statement released by its spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the command categorically stated that the claims…