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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
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FIRST LADY EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER LOW PARTICIPATION IN R.H.I GREEN NIGERIA COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed disappointment over the lack of significant entries for the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge Community Category, which closed on July 15. She urged Nigerians to take advantage of the second phase of the competition before the December 20 deadline. The Community Category was designed to…
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SEIZURES ARE MEDICAL CONDITIONS, NOT SPIRITUAL ATTACKS. – PAEDIATRICIAN
A paediatrician and Medical Director of Emel Hospital, Festac, Dr. Leo Odudu, has urged parents to seek immediate medical attention for children experiencing seizures, stressing that the condition is a medical emergency and not a spiritual attack. Odudu explained that seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain and can present as jerking movements,…
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ANDY BURNHAM BECOMES UK NEW PRIME MINISTER
Andy Burnham becomes the United Kingdom’s prime minister Monday July 20 and was invited by King Charles III to form a government, after Keir Starmer’s resignation. Burnham enters office promising a “10-year plan for the country” to address some of the fundamental issues holding the UK back. He added: “I’m not saying that means I’m…
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COURT GRANTS MIYETTI ALLAH PRESIDENT BELLO BODEJO ₦2bn BAIL IN ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING CASE
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted ₦2 billion bail to Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Hore, who is facing alleged money laundering charges brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the charges are bailable and approved Bodejo’s release subject to strict conditions.…
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EFCC ARRAIGNS FORMER WARRI REFINERY MD OVER ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on allegations of money laundering. Yisawu was brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja on an eight-count charge linked to his time as Managing Director of the refinery and a former official…
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KADSEMA CONTAINS GAS TANKER LEAK IN KADUNA, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
Emergency responders in Kaduna have successfully contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South, preventing what could have become a major safety incident. The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), working with the Kaduna State Fire and Public Safety Agency, responded promptly after receiving a distress call. Officials secured the area and began cooling…
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SAO TOME’S REJECTED OIL BIDS HIGHLIGHT URGENT DIVERSIFICATION LESSONS FOR NIGERIA
The decision by Sao Tome and Príncipe to reject bids for three offshore oil blocs is raising important questions about the future of oil investment and what it means for Nigeria’s economy. Despite offering investors highly attractive terms, including up to 85 per cent ownership stakes, the Central African nation received bids from only two…
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UNICAL REAFFIRMS BAN ON WILD POST-EXAM CELEBRATIONS, WARNS STUDENTS OF SANCTIONS
The University of Calabar (UniCal) has reminded students that the ban on wild post-examination celebrations remains in force across the campus and its surroundings. The university’s management expressed concern over the tendency of some students, particularly finalists, to engage in reckless driving, flying of colours and other disorderly activities after writing their final examinations. It…
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EX-CORRECTIONS SPOKESMAN URGES STATES TO ADOPT NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCES TO EASE PRISON OVERCROWDING
A former spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Dr Francis Enobore, has urged state governments to adopt more non-custodial measures to address overcrowding in correctional centres nationwide. Enobore said recent data showing that most inmates are being held for state-related offences highlights the need for state authorities to accelerate justice delivery and make greater…
