The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced mopping up banned alcoholic drinks in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate bottles. Henzodaily reports that NAFDAC personnel at Wuse Market in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday, carried out seizures of some of the alcoholic beverages. According to the agency, products worth … Read more
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on Friday, December 6, presided over a court session at his palaceThis was after policemen barricaded the palace and restricted him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi local government areaSanusi and his rival, Ado Bayero, are laying hold on the Kano throne, and this has fuelled political … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has urged Amnesty International to substantiate its claims that the Nigerian military committed crimes against humanity in the North-East. Amnesty International recently alleged that over 10,000 individuals have died in military custody since the Boko Haram insurgency began. The organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, revealed during a Thursday press conference that … Read more
Esosa Iyawe, representing Oredo Federal Constituency, left the Labour Party, citing leadership instability and internal crisesNigerians criticized his switch to APC, with social media users accusing him of abandoning those who supported his initial electionDespite criticism, Iyawe emphasized his commitment to improving service delivery, aligning with APC’s political ideology A Nigerian lawmaker has sparked heated … Read more
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has highlighted the exceptional qualities that make Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen a standout player, noting his love for teamwork. Since joining the team on loan from Serie A’s Napoli in January, Victor Osimhen has quickly become an integral part of the squad, contributing nine goals and five assists in just … Read more
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has announced the release of N44 billion by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) as part of the 2024 budget appropriated for the payment of retirees from public service for the period January to June. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Commission said the … Read more
The Accord Party vows to reshape Nigeria’s political future in 2027, with National Publicity Secretary Joseph Omorogbe highlighting growing support from passionate individualsOmorogbe declared the party ready to compete with established parties, describing Accord as a “vehicle” for transformational leadershipThe party urged Nigerians to support Accord’s mission for good governance, promising a brighter future for … Read more
The Nigerian police have filed 12 fresh charges against human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, before the Federal High Court In Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, over allegations of cybercrime. It would be recalled that Farotimi was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday and transferred to Ekiti State. The activist appeared before the court on Wednesday following charges brought … Read more
The President of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will visit Nigeria for an official three-day trip from December 10 to 12, 2024, according to a statement from the German Embassy in Abuja. Henzodaily reports that the visit is part of ongoing high-level exchanges between Nigeria and Germany, marking the third engagement since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu … Read more
The Kano State government has accused the Federal Government of orchestrating the siege being laid to the Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s palace by armed security operatives on Friday. LEADERSHIP reports the incident saw heavily armed police officers and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) barricade the palace entrance when the Emir was … Read more