Kingsley Ekwueme, a professor and consultant urological and robotic surgeon, performed the first robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery in sub-Saharan Africa. The event took place at The Prostate Clinic in Victoria Island, Lagos, on March 25, 2025. Ekwueme, based in the UK, returned to Nigeria to demonstrate the innovative method. Gathering of Medical Professionals Ekwueme gathered…
Officials from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State. They discovered expired food and beverage products valued at over 100 million naira during the operation. The raid occurred on Thursday, February 18, 2026, based on credible intelligence. Authorities arrested warehouse managers for further investigation. Items…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command detained 30 suspected drug dealers during raids across the state. Officials disclosed the arrests on Monday in Uyo. This action formed part of a renewed effort to combat drug trafficking. Details of Operations Timfon John, the police public relations officer, explained the operations. She stated, “The command had intensified…
Officers from the Nigeria Customs Service intercepted 22 packages of suspected cocaine along the Badagry-Seme corridor. The seizure weighed 25 kilograms and carried a street value of N1 billion. Authorities arrested a male suspect and confiscated the Toyota Highlander vehicle used in the attempt. The operation highlighted intensified efforts against drug trafficking. The Interception NCS…
The World Health Organization pressed Washington to release any withheld intelligence about the pandemic’s origins. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the appeal during a press conference on Wednesday. He noted that the United States had publicly claimed to possess such intelligence. Tedros explained that the agency contacted senior U.S. officials several months earlier. They…
Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, urged Americans to get vaccinated against measles on February 8, 2026. He made the appeal during a television appearance as cases surged across the country. Official’s AppealOz stated, “Take the vaccine, please.”9f3d33 He added, “We have a solution for our problem.” Additionally Oz emphasized,…
Oyo State Police Command officers raided an apartment in Ibadan and seized large quantities of suspected illicit drugs. They acted on credible intelligence that pinpointed the location as a stockpiling site. Operation Details Detectives verified the information and conducted a thorough search of the apartment along Abanise Street in the Academy area of Olomi. Additionally…
Authorities reported four deaths and three liver transplants from death cap mushroom poisonings in California. The cases totaled more than three dozen since November 18. Victims ranged from 19 months to 67 years old. Many required intensive care unit admission. Weather Conditions Boost Mushroom Growth Heavy rains and warm fall temperatures triggered a super bloom…
Authorities in Nigeria achieved a significant breakthrough in their fight against drug smuggling. The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency worked together. They intercepted a large quantity of cannabis at the Apapa seaport. The Interception Officers conducted a routine examination of imported vehicles. They discovered the drugs hidden…
Troops arrested a 65-year-old woman in a targeted operation. They acted on intelligence and seized illicit substances. This event highlighted efforts to cut off terrorist supplies. The Arrest Soldiers from Operation Hadin Kai captured Hauwa Abdulazeez on January 23, 2026. They apprehended her in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Authorities suspected her…
