NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Counterfeit Toothpaste in Markets
By Zainab Bakare The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians about the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products falsely branded as Colgate. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, the agency said the alert followed a complaint received by its […]
Ondo Doctors Issue Strike Ultimatum Over Poor Welfare Conditions
By Zainab Bakare Medical doctors in Ondo State, under the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), have called on the state government to urgently improve their welfare and working conditions, warning that continued inaction could lead to industrial action. The appeal is made by the state NMA Chairman, Dr. Muyiwa Alonge, in a statement on Monday, where […]
FCT Schools Shut Down as Teachers Launch Strike
By Zainab Bakare Teachers and students of LEA Ijayapi Primary School and LEA Byazhin Primary School in the Abuja Municipal Area Council stayed away from school on Monday in compliance with the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) […]
FG Raises Alarm Over Fake Ambassador Titles
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has warned against the use and conferment of diplomatic titles, especially “Ambassador,” describing the trend as illegal and punishable under Nigerian law. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa, said during a press briefing that it is increasingly concerned about individuals and groups falsely claiming diplomatic […]
NNPC Must Account for N210tn by April 29 – Senate
By Anayo Akwitti The Nigerian Senate has given the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL, until April 29, 2026, to appear before its Public Accounts Committee to explain an alleged N210 trillion unaccounted for in audit reports spanning 2017 to 2023. The committee directed the Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, to […]
INEC Intensifies Efforts to Boost Youth Participation in Politics
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has intensified efforts to boost youth participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. This , highlighted the dominance of young people in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. At a civic engagement programme in Abuja, the Commission underscored the urgent need to sustain youth involvement in […]
Crack Down on Illegal Logging, Cross River Stakeholders Urge
By Zainab Bakare Stakeholders in Cross River State have called for stricter enforcement of forestry laws, including custodial sentences for offenders, to curb rising cases of illegal logging and environmental degradation. The demand was made on Wednesday during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on forest conservation, organised by the Cross River National Park Oban Division […]
ADC Reps Caucus Demands INEC Chairman’s Removal Over Alleged Bias
By Oluwakemi Kindness The caucus of the African Democratic Congress in the House of Representatives has called for the removal and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan. The lawmakers alleged bias and misconduct, which they say could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general election. Caucus leader, […]
Resident Doctors Back Strike After Assault at Warri Hospital
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Monday has backed a 48-hour warning strike by doctors at Central Hospital, Warri, following the assault of two medical personnel by a bereaved father. The incident occurred on Saturday at the hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit, under the Delta State Hospitals Management Board, after […]
El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]