NATIONAL NEWS

The Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Moji Adeyeye, has lamented the alarming rate at which some Nigerians are willing to go to make quick money at the detriment of the health of its citizens.  Her claim is coming off a bust on fake wine factories in Abia […]

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed concerns over the lingering cash scarcity in the country, saying that the situation has serious implications for citizens. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, warned the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria that a mass public protest was imminent if nothing was done to address the naira shortage. […]

President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, held a meeting with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, a former governor of the state, Peter Odili, and other stakeholders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, over the political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting was the second intervention since the impasse between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, started about two months ago. […]

The FCT chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), has called on the National Assembly (NASS) to enact laws specifically aimed at addressing and preventing organ trafficking in the country. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the chairman of FCT NMA, Charles Ugwuanyi, said with specific laws, Nigeria can make efforts towards […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused Vice Chancellors (VCs), political officeholders, and traditional rulers of hijacking staff employment against due process in the varsities. President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osaodeke, who raised the concern yesterday in Uyo during the Heroes’ Day Celebration of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), Akwa Ibom State, wowed […]

The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday said that the viral video depicting shooting by its officers was recorded on Saturday around the Lafenwa/Enu Gada axis of Abeokuta while the officers were repelling attacks mobilised against them by some smugglers. The Public Relations Officer of Ogun 1 Area Command, Hammed […]

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Christopher Musa, has assured the public that the report on investigation into the Kaduna bombing will be out very soon and made public.  Speaking on Tuesday, the CDS acknowledged the public’s concern and emphasized the government’s commitment to uncovering the truth behind the tragic incident. “The Federal Government has […]

Twenty-one people, including the 3rd class Chief of the community Alhaji Umaru Nyala, have been kidnapped in the Pupule community of Yorro local Government Area of Taraba State. They were picked by heavily armed gunmen suspected to be kidnappers who invaded the village at about 2:00 am on Tuesday, shooting sporadically in different parts of […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the detention of a former Minister of State for Power Olu Agunloye days after he was declared wanted.  A source in the anti-graft agency on Tuesday said that Agunloye has been detained since 13 December 2023. “He has been with the EFCC since December 13th,” the […]

The 2024 budget will be passed on Saturday, December 30, the Speaker of, the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas said on Tuesday. Honourable Abbas, made this disclosure during the plenary session following the resumption of the green chamber after a brief recess to allow committees to scrutinise the budget estimates submitted by President Bola Tinubu. […]