News as it breaks
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned Aveo Pharmaceuticals, an Indian pharmaceutical company based in Mumbai, for its involvement in the illegal production and distribution of dangerous opioid drugs across Nigeria and West Africa. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, NAFDAC’s Director General,…
Mrs. Unoma Godswill Akpabio, wife of the Senate President, has filed multiple lawsuits against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, demanding N250 billion in general damages and an unconditional apology to be published in two national newspapers. The legal battle, initiated at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, revolves around…
Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maharazu Tsiga, has regained his freedom after spending 22 days in captivity. A source confirmed his release on Friday night, stating that the retired general is currently receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital for security reasons. Tsiga was abducted on…
UK International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government, citing deep concerns over drastic cuts to overseas aid aimed at boosting defence spending. Dodds announced her resignation on Friday, sharing a letter on X in which she warned that the decision to slash aid funding…
The Arewa Grassroot Leaders Assembly has called on President Bola Tinubu to make security in Northern Nigeria a top priority to accelerate the region’s development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the President General of the Assembly, Mr. Collins Monday, emphasized the need for collective efforts to address the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Education Secretariat has reiterated its commitment to vocational training and entrepreneurship development at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the National Sewing Championship. Speaking at the event, Permanent Secretary of the FCT Education Secretariat, Mrs. Joy Okeke, commended the “Skill Up Nigeria” vocational skills…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has halted the registration of Multi-Dose Anti-Malarial (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension. The announcement was made in a public alert No. 01/2025, released on the agency’s website yesterday. NAFDAC explained that the decision was made due to the…
The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has ruled that all members of the Lagos State House of Assembly must be joined as parties in the lawsuit filed by former Speaker, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, challenging his removal. Presiding over the case, Justice Yetunde Pinheiro adjourned the hearing of all pending…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE) Nigeria have formalized a partnership to enhance climate adaptation strategies and strengthen early warning systems across key sectors, including agriculture, health, and economic development. The collaboration, sealed through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on February…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $2.238 million to strengthen youth employment in agriculture, funding 10 Agricultural Research Centres and five Agroecology and Organic Production Centres, including Songhai Centres, across the region. Announced during a workshop in Porto Novo, Republic of Benin, the initiative aims to…
