By Alimi Micheal, KWARA | The Kogi State Government has launched an investigation into the deaths of six people who reportedly consumed contaminated cassava flour. The tragic incident occurred last Wednesday in a household in Anyoke, Okunchi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area. Eight individuals were initially hospitalized after the meal, with six …
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Protest: Soldier Detained Over Alleged Killing of 16-year-old Boy In Kaduna
The Nigerian Army has detained a soldier who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy, Ismail Mohammed, while attempting to disperse hoodlums in Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State, on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the troops responded to a distress call reporting that …
Read More »Soldiers rescue abducted ex-LG chairman, arrest Boko Haram commanders, others
In a series of operations, the Nigerian Army has rescued kidnap victims and apprehended suspected Boko Haram commanders and terrorist logistic suppliers, among others. In a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, the NA revealed that soldiers rescued an abducted former LG chairman and arrested a notorious kidnapping kingpin in …
Read More »Kwara Reacts to Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis Outbreak
The Kwara State Government has activated its Outbreak Response Mode following recent health crises in the Eruda community. Four deaths have been confirmed due to food poisoning linked to the consumption of Amala, while one person has died from Gastroenteritis. Dr. Amina El-Imam, the Kwara Commissioner for Health, revealed the …
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