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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a final warning regarding the sale of multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine oral suspensions. In a public alert released via its X (formerly Twitter) account (@NafdacAgency) on February 27, 2026, the regulator reminded the public that the registration for these multi-dose dry powders was discontinued…
On Wednesday morning, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) ripped through a cement truck on the Gusau-Funtua highway. The blast destroyed the vehicle’s cab but spared the driver’s life. This stretch of tarmac serves as a vital artery for northern commerce. Security forces now find themselves playing a deadly game of minesweeper across the state. The…
Nigeria on Tuesday joined 106 countries to endorse Ukraine at the United Nations. The vote marked four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution backing “lasting peace in Ukraine.” A total of 107 nations voted in favour of the motion. Twelve countries opposed the resolution, while 51…
Mr. El-Rufai, a man whose career has been defined by a sharp tongue and an even sharper intellect, now finds himself ensnared by his own rhetoric. The DSS alleges that during a televised interview, he essentially confessed to tapping the phone of Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser. It is a charge that manages to…
Nigeria’s National Assembly is rarely accused of moving too slowly when money is on the table. Yet, the decision to postpone plenary resumption from February 24th to March 5th suggests a rare outbreak of diligence. The official reason is the need for committees to conclude budget defense sessions with government agencies. The unofficial reality is…
LONDON — Nigerian disc jockey and philanthropist Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, famously known as DJ Cuppy, has unveiled her strategic formula for professional success. Addressing the King’s College London graduating Class of 2026, the Oxford-educated entertainer reflected on her evolution from a business student to a global brand. She delivered the commencement speech at her alma…
LAGOS — The National Industrial Court in Lagos has ordered cement manufacturer Lafarge Africa Plc to pay ₦2 million in damages to a former staff member. Justice Ikechi Gerald Nweneka ruled that the company illegally retained and utilized the personal details of Mr. Kehinde Adeniyi Johnson after his 2019 exit. In the judgment delivered on…
LAGOS — The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a major fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA). The incident, which occurred early Monday evening, triggered the immediate suspension of operations and a frantic evacuation of the facility. FAAN officials verified that specialized firefighting units are currently battling…
Nigeria — A viral video capturing the harassment of two British tourists by Nigerian police officers has sparked a fresh national debate on highway extortion. The footage shows an officer intercepting a couple, Mitchell and Martha, as they navigated toward Cameroon in a right-hand drive vehicle. After entering from the Benin Republic, the travelers claimed…
YENAGOA — A violent confrontation between rival cult groups in the Igbogene suburb has left three young men dead. The Sunday night assault paralyzed the Bayelsa State capital as sporadic gunshots echoed through the residential district. Consequently, terrified residents abandoned their homes while local traders shut down business activities to escape the crossfire. The Bayelsa…
