January 2023

WHO recommends use of facemasks as COVID-19 spreads

The World Health Organisation has recommended the use of facemasks by the public in specific situations. The WHO issued the update given the current spread of COVID-19 globally. The agency notes that masks are recommended following recent exposure to COVID-19,…

Four arrested for extorting fisherman in Akwa Ibom

Four men suspected to be officials of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Transportation or their agents have been arrested by the youths in Ibaka Mbo local government area, for “illegally extorting” cash from unsuspecting fishermen under fictitious name. The…

Adegboruwa dares DSS over CBN Governor Emefiele

Rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa has challenged the Department of State Services (DSS) to file charges against Godwin Emefiele. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor faces allegations of terrorism financing, diversion of revenue, agricultural loans and fraudulent practices in Forex…