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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 the Nigerian culinary landscape, swallows hold a prominent position, with eba, also known as garri, standing out as a popular choice. While eba may not receive the same level of recognition as other swallows, it possesses several distinct advantages that make it a worthy contender for the “queen of swallows” title. Eba stands out […]
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel, the renowned Nigerian musician known by his stage name Mayorkun, has shed light on his decision to keep his mother’s identity hidden for years. During a conversation with Taymesan, Mayorkun revealed that his primary motivation was to avoid preferential treatment. The singer recounted that during his university years, he deliberately refrained from […]
Nigeria’s Falconets Soar to the Playoff Round of the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers In a thrilling display of athleticism and determination, Nigeria’s Falconets have secured their place in the playoff round of the 2024 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Facing off against Tanzania in the second leg of their third-round tie, the Falconets […]
A wave of violence has swept through the contested region of Abyei, claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan, leaving 32 people dead, including a United Nations peacekeeper. The attacks, carried out by armed militias and soldiers wearing uniforms of South Sudan’s national army, unfolded early Sunday morning in two counties. Bulis Koch Aguar Ajith, […]
A new report has highlighted a widening gap between Nigeria’s rice consumption and domestic production, leading to a supply shortfall of approximately two million metric tonnes annually. This imbalance has driven up rice prices by over 37% in 2023 alone, according to the AFEX 2023 wet season crop production report. Despite its potential to become […]
