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NAFDAC Boss Advocates Death Penalty For Drug PeddlersThe Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for the death penalty for drug peddlers involved in the distribution of counterfeit medicines, especially those that result in the deaths of children. Speaking on…
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports suggesting an immediate policy shift to abolish the Junior and Senior Secondary School (JSS and SSS) system, stating that the proposed 12-year basic education plan is still under review. In a statement released on Friday, the Director of Press, Folasade Boriowo, clarified…
The Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State has allocated ₦70 million to support the school enrollment of 2,000 children displaced by bandit attacks. The Chairman of Shinkafi LGA, Ibrahim Musa Shinkafi, disclosed this while addressing journalists after defending his local government’s budget at the Zamfara State House of Assembly…
In a bid to enhance health insurance services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, has approved a study tour of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA). Addressing the delegation, the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment…
The Anambra State House of Assembly has officially confirmed the tragic death of Justice Azuka, the lawmaker representing Onitsha North Constituency. In a statement issued by Speaker Somtochukwu Udeze, the Assembly expressed deep sorrow over the devastating loss, describing Azuka’s death as an act of unimaginable cruelty. Azuka was abducted…
The Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Ona Najomo, has emphasized that the future of Nigeria’s aviation industry hinges on implementing an efficient and transparent procurement system aligned with global best practices. NCAA.GOV.NG Speaking at the symposium titled “Understanding Procurement Process for Optimum Organizational…
The Federal Government has approved the extension of retirement age for clinically skilled health workers from 60 to 65 years, emphasizing the need to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen the capacity to train future professionals. The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, confirmed the decision…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the construction, rehabilitation, and rescoping of 14 critical road projects across Nigeria at a cost of ₦242.68 billion, according to Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Addressing State House correspondents, Umahi listed key projects, including the Agaie-Katcha-Baro Road (Niger State), Odukpani Junction-Calabar-Ikom-Ogoja Road…
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the proliferation of fake and substandard goods, drugs, and food across Nigeria. In a motion of urgent public importance, Muktar Shagaya, who represents Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, highlighted the dire…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the Supervisory Board of the Debt Management Office (DMO), reinforcing the Federal Government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, monetary policy coordination, and long-term debt sustainability in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking at the inaugural board meeting at the Presidential Villa, Shettima,…
