NAFDAC uncovers fake chemicals, expired food flavours worth N1b
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has uncovered an illegal operation involving fake chemicals, expired food flavours, fertilisers, and repackaged raw materials in Lagos. A statement by NAFDAC in Lagos said operatives bust the illegal operation at the Alapere area of Ketu, which led to the arrest of three suspects […]
Falola to speak on power during Kenyan visit
By Peter Wafula Wekesa Kenya has this year lost two of its eminent intellectual powerhouses to the ancestral world. The death of Prof B.A. Ogot and Prof. Ngugi wa Thiongó, in January and May, respectively, presented the country with a moment of collective grief not just for the loss of these great men of the […]
Olubadan dies at 90
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. He was 90. A palace source said he died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025. Oba Olakulehin died during the ongoing 90th birthday and first anniversary coronation celebrations. He succeeded the late Oba Lekan Balogun.
Saint Lucia to support Nigeria’s community tourism initiative
Saint Lucia has pledged support for Nigeria in designing a robust community tourism programme, aimed at grassroots development and economic empowerment. The Caribbean tourism destination will also share expertise on certification standards and train Nigerian hospitality professionals. This initiative is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s […]
NiMet predicts three-day rain, thunderstorms from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted rainy and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated patches of cloud on Monday and chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba and Adamawa. According to it, there are prospects of thunderstorms with rains over […]
Ooni felicitates Tola Adeniyi at 80
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has felicitated Chief Akogun Tola Adeniyi, a quintessential journalist on his 80th birthday, describing him as a fearless writer. This is contained in a statement by Mr Moses Olafare, Director, Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, on Sunday in Ile-Ife. “I want to felicitate a foremost […]
Electricity coy condemns manhandling of staff by police
The Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JED) has condemned the brutal attack on its staff by mobile police officers in Makurdi over disconnection. Mr Adakole Elijah, JED Head of Corporate Services, in a statement on Sunday, said police officers stormed the company’s office in Makurdi and assaulted a security guard. He said that the police action […]
Police rescue 35 kidnap victims in Niger
The Police Command in Niger State said it has rescued 35 kidnapped victims from various locations across the state in recent operations. This is contained in a statement at the weekend by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun. He said the rescue followed reports of bandits relocating from Birnin-Gwari forest due to clearance […]
Man arrested with fresh human breast
The Police Command in Anambra State has arrested a suspect found with a fresh human breast in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed this in Awka at the weekend while reviewing the command’s weekly diary of events. He stated that the suspect, Samuel Eze, aged […]
JAMB releases mop-up results, gives updates on fake admission
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results from its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted on June 28. In a statement by Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja, the board also provided an update on its ongoing crackdown on a widespread fake admission […]
