The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted 16 containers filled with substandard and counterfeit pharmaceutical products, as well as hazardous tomato paste, at the Onne Port in Port Harcourt. The seized shipment, valued at an estimated N20.5 billion, includes 11 containers of unregistered and prohibited drugs and four […]
Top PDP Leader in Kaduna North Senatorial District Defects to ADC Coalition Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Maikano, a prominent figure and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Northern Senatorial District of Kaduna State, has formally announced his resignation from the party. In a move that could reshape political dynamics in […]
Tension has gripped the Kuchibuyi community in the Bwari area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the fatal shooting of Attahiru Abubakar, son of the community’s Chief Imam, allegedly by police officers during a land-related clash on Saturday. Attahiru reportedly died on the spot from a gunshot wound, while his elder brother, Abass, sustained […]
World record holder, Tobi Amusan reaffirmed her dominance in the women’s 100m hurdles by clinching her fifth national title at the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria National Trials, held at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex, Lagos. The 28-year-old sprinted to victory with an impressive time of 12.57 seconds, finishing well ahead of Adaobi […]
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that they will experience consistent electricity supply by the conclusion of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in 2027. Adelabu made this pledge on Saturday during the inauguration of the Kwaru 1X15MVA 33/11KV injection substation in the Ikotun-Egbe vicinity of Lagos State. He emphasized that […]
The pump price of petrol may climb to ₦900 per litre across the country this week if the current surge in crude oil prices and ex-depot rates persists, oil marketers have warned. As of Sunday, crude oil hovered near $70 per barrel—a trend that analysts say is exerting upward pressure on local fuel prices. Despite […]
At least 12 people have been hospitalised and several homes destroyed following a renewed outbreak of violence in Inua Eyet Ikot, a community in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, has been blamed on suspected assailants from neighbouring Eket LGA. The long-running boundary […]
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has firmly denied reports alleging that Minister Adegboyega Oyetola awarded a multibillion-naira contract for the Baro Inland Port project, describing the claims as false, misleading, and entirely baseless. In a statement issued on Sunday, the minister’s Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, clarified that […]
The Plantation Palm Owners Forum of Nigeria (POFON) has expressed its discontent over the imposition of produce taxes and levies on certain agricultural commodities by state governments, asserting that such taxation undermines food security in the nation. Emmanuel Ibru, the Forum’s National Chairman, articulated this concern while addressing journalists following the group’s meeting in […]
A devastating rainstorm swept through the Shimankar District of Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State, on Sunday, leaving widespread destruction in its path. Eyewitnesses said the storm, which struck in the early hours of the day, ripped off rooftops and caused several buildings to collapse, including homes, schools, and a place of worship in Menkaat […]
