NAFDAC, PCN appeal to medical products manufacturers to stop supplies to Sabon Gari market, Kano
NAFDAC and Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) have appealed to pharmaceutical products manufacturers to stop supplying their products to Sabon Gari Market and Niger Street in Kano. The appeal was made in a statement jointly signed by the management of the two organisations and made available to newsmen in Abuja. The statement is titled: “Urgent […]
Hardship: Protest suffers low turnout in Ibadan
The mass protest, scheduled for Ibadan on Monday witnessed low turnout as members of the public went about their lawful activities. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a peaceful protest, tagged: “End Hardship Nigeria” had been scheduled to hold at the popular Mokola Roundabout in the heart of the city. The protest, which […]
Alleged encroachment: Court bars Wike, FCDA, Arab Contractors, others from Abuja Centenary City
A Federal High Court, Abuja has restrained the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) from intruding into the Centenary Economic City Free Zone along Airport Road, Abuja. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgement, also made an injunction order restraining the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Arab Contractors (OAO) […]
My wife’s adulterous lifestyle is affecting my daughter, herbalist tells court
A herbalist, Kasali Yinusa has pleaded with a Mapo Grade ‘A’ Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his nine-year-old union to his estranged wife, Abosede because her adulterous lifestyle was having negative effects on their daughter. He accused Abosede of being short tempered, fighting every now and then with people in the neighbourhood. According to […]
FRSC, FCCPC recommit to passengers’ rights, safety
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have agreed to step up a mass awareness campaign against the abuse of the safety and rights of commuters. A statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Mr Jonas Agwu, said the resolution was reached when the Executive Vice- Chairman, […]
NAFDAC DG Adeyeye re-appointed
Prof Moji Adeyeye has been reppointed by president Bola Tinubu as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC). Her the renewal of her appointment in a state by the State House. She was appointed along with other health related agencies. A statement by the President’s Special Adviser […]
FG, govs reach agreement on State police
President Bola Tinubu and the 36 state governors have agreed to consider the establishment of state police after full implications have been considered. They agreed that the security situation in the country deserved all new initiatives that had earlier been jettisoned in the interest of the people. Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, […]
Inflation rate hits 29.90% in January, declares bureau of statistics
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate increased to 29.90 percent in January 2024 from 28.92 percent recorded in December 2023. The NBS disclosed this in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Report for December, which was released in Abuja on Thursday. According to the bureau, the figure is 0.98 […]
Police launch eCMR in Katsina to combat vehicle-related crimes
The police command in Katsina State has launched an electronic Central Motor Registry (eCMR) to combat vehicle-related crimes. The police spokesman in the state, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, disclosed this in Katsina on Wednesday. “In line with the policy of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to enhance internal security, we wish to announce the […]
Danjuma invites 23 Falconet players to camp for African Games
Christopher Danjuma, the coach of Nigeria`s Under-20 Girls, the Falconets, has invited 23 players to camp on Thursday in Abuja, to commence preparations for the 13th African Games scheduled for Accra, Ghana in March 8 to 24. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) stated this in a statement on Wednesday […]
