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The Federal Government has raised concerns over the continued circulation of substandard and falsified veterinary drugs across the country, attributing the trend to weak regulatory compliance and poorly coordinated importation practices. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar, voiced the concern during a National Stakeholders’ Round-table on the quality and regulation of veterinary medicines held in Abuja. He noted that inadequate oversight of local manufacturing and distribution channels has enabled […]

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has handed over 1,650 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at N40.7 million, to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) for further investigation. The handover took place at the Customs Training College in Ikeja. Adeniyi, represented by the National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, Deputy Comptroller-General Abubakar Aliyu, explained that the fuel was seized at various locations in Lagos State, including […]

The Osun State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ekeng Ita Kubiangha, has cautioned corps members against evading service and urged them to maintain discipline and commitment throughout their service year. Kubiangha delivered the warning during a familiarisation visit and General Community Development Service meeting held in Olorunda Local Government Area at the Osogbo Township Stadium. Addressing the corps members, he emphasised that national development relies heavily on […]

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has rewarded a primary school teacher, Mr. Solanke Francis Taiwo of Ansa-Ur-Deen Main School I, Kemta Lawa, Abeokuta, with a brand new car after he emerged as Nigeria’s Overall Best Primary School Teacher. The presentation of the car keys took place at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, including the […]

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a 62-year-old woman at the Ori-Apata Oderemi area of Ido Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Ibadan, where they are assisting detectives with ongoing investigations. Police authorities disclosed that the incident came to […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation HADIN KAI, have intensified offensive operations against Boko Haram elements in Adamawa and Borno states, leading to the arrest of suspected collaborators, the neutralisation of insurgents and the recovery of weapons and drones allegedly used in attacks on security forces. In Adamawa State, troops of Sector 4 under the 28 Task Force Brigade apprehended a 28-year-old suspect, identified as Ismail Muhammed, in the […]

An Oba in Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to urgently address the prolonged vacancy of the Aresa-Adu of Iresa-Adu throne, which has remained unoccupied for nearly eight years. His Royal Highness, Oba Lasisi Olagbemileke Oladimeji, the Aranyin of Iranyin, made the call while expressing concern over the implications of the vacant stool for unity, traditional authority and security within the affected communities. […]

Fresh tension has enveloped Utono community in Ngaski Local Government Area of Kebbi State after suspected terrorists allegedly sent a letter demanding N100 million from residents before they would be “allowed” to enter the town. The development has heightened anxiety in the agrarian community and surrounding settlements, coming at a time when parts of Kebbi State and neighbouring areas continue to grapple with attacks, kidnappings and extortion by armed groups […]