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NAFDAC destroys N20bn worth of counterfeit, expired, banned products in Ibadan.

In a significant effort to protect public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) recently destroyed counterfeit, expired, banned, and unwholesome pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food products valued at approximately N20 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The exercise, conducted at the Moniya Dump Site along Akinyele Road, served as the South-West Zonal Flag-Off for the ongoing campaign to eliminate unsafe products from circulation. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to […]

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Two inmates die in transformer explosion near Uyo Custodial Centre.

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Akwa Ibom State has confirmed the deaths of two inmates following an electricity transformer explosion near the Uyo Custodial Centre approximately two weeks ago. The State Controller of Corrections, Frank Okonkwo, described the incident as tragic, noting that two correctional officers were also injured and several electrical appliances within the facility were destroyed. Okonkwo explained that the explosion occurred when a nearby transformer malfunctioned, causing a high-voltage cable to snap and fall within a […]

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Wike defends clash with Naval officer over Abuja land

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has addressed the recent confrontation he had with a naval officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, over a disputed parcel of land in Abuja allegedly linked to former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (retd). Speaking during a media briefing ahead of the FCT Executive Council meeting on Thursday, Wike condemned what he described as an “act of impunity” in which a retired service chief allegedly deployed serving naval […]

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FG suspends 15% import duty on petrol, diesel.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has announced the suspension of the proposed 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as petrol and diesel. According to the Authority, the decision is intended to stabilize the domestic energy market, maintain steady product availability, and prevent an unnecessary rise in pump prices across the country. In a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, […]

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NMDPRA warns against panic buying, assures Nigerians of adequate fuel supply.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has called on Nigerians to remain calm and desist from panic buying of petroleum products, assuring that the country currently has enough supply to meet national demand despite rising consumption during the peak period. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the Director of Public Affairs, George Ene-Ita, the Authority reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining stability in the supply and distribution of petroleum products across the country. It said […]

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Libya Deports 80 Nigerian Migrants Over Irregular Stay

Libyan authorities have deported 80 Nigerian nationals detained in various holding facilities across the country as part of ongoing efforts to curb irregular migration and decongest detention centres. The repatriation, coordinated by the Department for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) in partnership with the Nigerian Consulate in Tripoli, took place on Wednesday through Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli. According to Migrant Rescue Watch, a humanitarian organisation monitoring migrant welfare and rights in Libya, the deportation followed directives issued by the Libyan […]

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NCAA Seeks Judiciary Support to Strengthen Understanding of Aviation Laws, Cape Town Convention

The Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, has called for stronger collaboration with the judiciary to deepen understanding and enforcement of legal instruments governing the nation’s aviation industry, particularly the Cape Town Convention (CTC). Najomo made the call at the grand finale of the International Cape Town Convention Moot Court Competition, held at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday evening. The event was organized under the auspices of the CTC Academic Project, with support […]

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Ned Nwoko Denies Marrying Regina Daniels at 17, Says Claims Are False and Misleading

Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, has denied claims that he married his wife, Regina Daniels, when she was 17 years old. In a detailed statement released via his official social media account, the lawmaker described the allegations as false, malicious, and misleading, insisting that Regina was 21 years old at the time of their marriage. According to Nwoko, his first meeting with Regina included a discussion about her age, during which she presented a valid identification […]

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Matawalle Defends Naval Officer in Clash With Wike, Says He Broke No Law

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has declared that Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the naval officer seen in a viral video exchanging words with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, did not violate any law or military regulation during the encounter. Speaking in an interview, Matawalle clarified that the naval officer’s actions were in line with standard operational procedures, stressing that Yerima merely carried out his duty by protecting a property under the control of […]

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