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A stampede during an army recruitment event in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, has left at least 37 people dead and many others injured. The incident occurred overnight from Monday to Tuesday, with thousands of young Congolese people gathered at the stadium seeking employment in the country’s military. The cause of the […]
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has notified the public, particularly healthcare providers, to one batch of counterfeit Meronem 1g Injection being purchased in the country. The notification of this product is contained in a public alert No. 036/2023, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, today, in […]
Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, today, emerged Senate Minority leader. Moro, a two term Senator on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), was nominated by the opposition party in the red Chamber and was subsequently affirmed. He took over from Senator Simon Davou Mwadkwon representing Plateau North Senatorial District who […]
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 […]
