NiMet Warns Northern States of Rising Meningitis Risk
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned that several northern states could face an increased risk of cerebrospinal meningitis as temperatures rise across parts of the country. In a public health advisory issued Thursday on its X platform, the agency said the disease is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain […]
Tension Rises After Fresh Bandit Attacks in Katsina
Bandits have killed one resident and abducted several others in separate attacks in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State, despite a reported peace agreement between local stakeholders and armed groups before the Ramadan period. The incidents were disclosed in a post on Friday by security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine via his X handle, […]
Senate Alarms Over Katsina Attacks, Urges Military Barracks
The Senate on Wednesday raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Katsina State, particularly the Funtua Zone, following fresh bandit attacks that reportedly killed at least 35 people within 24 hours across three local government areas. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently fulfil his pledge to establish a military barracks in the area […]
