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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert warning healthcare providers and the general public about the presence of a counterfeit batch of Meronem 1g Injection circulating in Nigeria. This alert, designated as Public Alert No. 036/2023, was signed by NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye in Abuja […]
In a decisive move, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has thrown out the appeal filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Umar Ardo, against the election victory of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The resounding judgment, delivered by Justice Ugochukwu Ogaku, firmly upheld the […]
In response to the Court of Appeal’s decision upholding the sacking of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, the Kano State Police Command has issued a strong warning against any form of protest or demonstration. Police spokesperson SP Abdullah Kiyawa stated in a press release that security agencies have received credible intelligence indicating plans by certain […]
In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has sacked Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The three-member panel of justices unanimously ruled that Mutfwang’s nomination and sponsorship by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the March 18 gubernatorial election was invalid. The appellate court declared all votes cast for Mutfwang and the […]
In a decisive move to eradicate street trading, the Lagos State Government has launched a crackdown, dislodging and arresting street traders operating along major roads, including the Oshodi-Agege Motor Road, Ikeja GRA, and the Old Secretariat area. Acting on the directives of Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, a joint […]
The Labour Party (LP) has categorically denied rumors of ongoing merger talks with any political party, specifically the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Earlier reports suggested that Atiku Abubakar, the PDP’s presidential candidate in the previous election, had proposed a merger of opposition parties to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, in a resolute […]
Dr Onaolapo Soleye, a former finance minister of Nigeria, has passed away at the age of 90. He marked his 90th birthday last Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, and died in the early hours of today at a specialist hospital in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta. Soleye served in various capacities throughout his career, including as an […]
Reports have indicated that bandits have burnt down over 20 maize, soya bean and guinea corn farms on the outskirts of Kontagora, headquarters of Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger State. One affected farmer confirmed that the bandits also dropped notes for them on their various farms, asking them to pay N30m levy each or […]
In an effort to bring the ongoing nationwide strike by Organised Labour to an end, the Federal Government has invited the leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) to a meeting this afternoon. The meeting, convened by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), is expected […]
The Diabetes Association of Nigeria says no about 11.2 million Nigerians are presently living with the disease. President of the association, Dr Alkali Mohammed, made the disclosure in Abuja at an event to commemorate the 2023 World Diabetes Day (WDD). The WDD is a day set aside by the United Nations to draw public attention […]
