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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its campaign against counterfeit medicines, uncovering massive warehouses of fake and expired drugs in Aba, Abia State; Onitsha, Anambra State; and Idumota, Lagos State. In a statement on Monday, the Director-General of the agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye,…
The Nigerian government has called on the United States to uphold international conventions in the repatriation of Nigerian immigrants, ensuring a dignified return process. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, raised these concerns during a meeting with US Ambassador Richard Mills Jr. in Abuja. She cited reports…
The Nigerian government has voiced strong support for ongoing African Union (AU) reforms aimed at enhancing the organization’s effectiveness in addressing evolving political and economic challenges across the continent. President Bola Tinubu, through a statement delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, commended Rwandan President Paul Kagame and…
Former Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Dr. Harold Demuren, has emphasized the need for continuous staff training to ensure aviation safety in Nigeria. Speaking at the NCAA @25 Gala and Award Night on Saturday, Demuren urged the federal government to sustain training initiatives for NCAA personnel to…
The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWGN) have expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, allegedly murdered by Abdulrahman Bello, an acclaimed ‘alfa.’ In a statement issued by…
Residents of Kpansia in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, were thrown into shock following the tragic death of a 16-year-old boy, Ayibanua Timipre, who was found hanging in his father’s house on Saturday morning, February 15, 2025. The teenager, a native of Igbomotoru Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, reportedly took…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that 90% of the available slots for its optional mock examination have been filled nationwide, with only a few states still open for registration. According to a statement from the Board, candidates can still secure mock exam slots in Gombe, Jigawa,…
The Federal Government has called on aviation stakeholders to reaffirm their dedication to a progressive, sustainable, and innovative industry that ensures safer skies for Nigeria. Speaking at the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in Abuja, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, emphasized…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a man, Christian Ndubuisi, for allegedly stabbing his elder brother to death during a heated altercation. State Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, described the incident as “tragic” and “unfortunate,” emphasizing the need for peaceful conflict resolution within communities. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, alongside the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has emphasized the critical role of technological adaptation and economic regulation in ensuring a safer and more efficient aviation industry in Nigeria. Speaking at the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…
