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Amafibe Denies Membership of IRDCUN, Clarifies Award Recognition

Amb. Kingsley Amafibe has denied being a member of the International Royal Diplomatic Club of the United Nations (IRDCUN), clarifying reports linking him to the organization and addressing misunderstandings about a recent award.   In a statement released on Thursday, Amafibe explained that while he was recognized by the United International Peace & Governance Council […]

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NUPRC Revokes Licence of Oritsemeyin Rig, Orders Immediate Cessation of Operations

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has officially revoked the operating licence of the Oritsemeyin Rig, directing Selective Marine Services Limited (SMSL), its operator, to halt all activities upon completion of current well operations.   The revocation, communicated in a letter dated September 11, 2025, also bars the rig from any future licence renewal, […]

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Baby Gorilla Rescued in Turkey to Be Returned to Nigeria

A baby gorilla rescued from wildlife traffickers in Turkey will soon be returned to Nigeria, officials have announced.   The gorilla, named Zeytin, is a western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species. Turkish authorities, the Pandrillus Foundation in Nigeria, and the CITES Secretariat are coordinating his repatriation.   Zeytin was discovered in a wooden crate […]

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NAFDAC Busts ₦1.2bn Fake Malaria Drug Syndicate in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria drugs valued at over ₦1.2 billion in Lagos. The operation, carried out in the Ilasa-Oshodi area, was disclosed by the agency in a statement on its official X handle on Friday. According to NAFDAC, its enforcement team uncovered 277 cartons […]