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target=_blank>We’re not recruiting – NAFDAC dismisses fake press release
By John Ogunsemore The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed a press release about a purported recruitment exercise at the agency. In a statement shared on X, the agency described the press release as fake and urged the public to disregard it. The statement reads, “NAFDAC has become aware
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target=_blank>54 per cent of minors access alcohol freely across Nigeria -Report
By Doris Obinna More than half of minors and underaged children in Nigeria are able to buy alcohol for themselves, a nationwide survey has revealed, underscoring the scale of underage drinking and the ease with which children access alcoholic beverages across the country. The survey, conducted in 2021 by Research and Data Solutions Ltd in
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target=_blank>Obi Cubana hosts Seyi Tinubu, backs inclusive growth, youth engagement
Renowned Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, recently hosted Seyi Tinubu at his residence in Abuja. The meeting served as a platform for Obi Cubana to reaffirm his commitment to inclusive development, regional cooperation, and the expansion of youth engagement in Nigeria’s national growth agenda. Speaking on the significance of
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target=_blank>NAPTIP, Taraba govt return 10 trafficked children to families
By Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) in collaboration with the ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development has reunited the 10 trafficked minors to their biological parents in Jalingo. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Bako Amos, Commander of the Taraba Command of the
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target=_blank>Musk summoned by France after raid on X offices
X owner Elon Musk has been summoned by French authorities for a “voluntary interview” following a search of the offices of his social media platform on Tuesday. According to reports, the raid involving the EU police agency Europol is part of an investigation opened in January 2025 into whether X’s algorithm was used to interfere
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target=_blank>UTME: JAMB suspends selection of examination towns in Ekiti state
From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended the selection of examination towns for candidates registering for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Ekiti State. JAMB spokesman, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement, on Tuesday, explained that the decision was to enable the Board restructure the examination towns in
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target=_blank>World War 1 shell found lodged in man’s rectum in French hospital
By John Ogunsemore A young man sparked a bomb scare at a hospital in France after doctors discovered an unexploded World War I artillery shell lodged in his rectum (anus). The incident occurred at Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse, where the man arrived complaining of severe pain on January 31, New York Post reports. El Pais
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target=_blank>Senate confirms Oyewole as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Joseph Oyewole (JCA) as a Justice of the Supreme Court. Until his elevation, Justice Oyewole was the presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Enugu Division. In a letter to the Senate last week, Tinubu urged the Senate to “consider and confirm
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target=_blank>Tin Can Island Customs rakes N1.6trn revenue, rewards deserving officers
By Steve Agbota The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, Apapa, has recorded a total revenue collection of ₦1,609 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a significant milestone in the Command’s operational history. The Comptroller of the Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, disclosed this during a colourful award ceremony organised to recognise and
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target=_blank>FCTA vows to curb snakebite deaths after tragic loss of Ifunanya, releases emergency numbers
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed profound grief over the death of Ifunanya Nwangene from neurotoxic complications following a snakebite, pledging robust measures to end such preventable tragedies. Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Adedolapo Fasawe, shared her condolences in a statement, saying, “The loss of a
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target=_blank>Babcock Business School, Haven Tower Partner On Entrepreneurship Centre
The drive by Babcock University (BU), Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, towards strengthening entrepreneurship education and deepening academic-industry growth is taking a new leap with a planned partnership between Babcock Business School (BBS) and Haven Tower Group. According to the university, the partnership is to facilitate the establishment of a Vocational Centre in Lagos by the School…
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target=_blank>Gov Fintiri To Join APC Soon, Party Chairman Confirmed
The Adamawa State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barister Idris Shuaibu, has affirmed that Governor Umaru Fintiri has joined the ruling party, but he is only waiting for the ceremonial declaration at a short notice from now. The Chairman spoke at the party Secretariat on Monday while receiving a governorship aspirant, Engineer Diaulhaq…
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target=_blank>Borno Acting Gov Inaugurates Hon. Jaha’s Sports, Others In Damboa
The Borno state Acting Governor, Alh. Umar Kadafur has inaugurated multi-million naira Sports and Women Development Centres built and equipped by a member representing Gwoza/Chibok/Damboa Federal Constituency. Hon. Ahmed Jaha a.k.a Babawo. The occasion took place in the Damboa local government area when the Acting Governor visited the town to commission the Ultra Modern General…
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target=_blank>Ondo At 50: Aiyedatiwa Celebrates Founding Fathers, Commits To State’s Devt
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Tuesday acknowledged the roles of the founding fathers in the state, which were instrumental in the collective achievements the state enjoys today. Speaking during a statewide broadcast, the Governor reflected on the rich history of Ondo State and the contributions of its…
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target=_blank>Lalong Celebrates NCDC MD, Tsenyil On Birthday
The Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District and former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Simon Bako Lalong, has felicitated the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), Dr Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, on the occasion of his birthday. Senator Lalong, in a press statement signed and issued on Tuesday in Jos, described…
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target=_blank>Ebonyi Govt Secures License To Operate Own Airline – Commissioner
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Aviation and Transport Technology, Ngozi Obichukwu, has restated that the state has secured a license to operate its own airline. Obichukwu made this assertion at the Chuba Okadigbo airport on Monday during the departure of 90 scholarship awardees to the United Kingdom. The State Commissioner said that the government has…
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target=_blank>APC: Tinubu’s Foreign Trips To Advance Nigeria’s Economic Interests
Against the criticisms of the foreign trips of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it is to advance the country’s economic interests. The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this in Abuja on Monday in a statement from his Special Adviser, Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki. According…
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target=_blank>NECO Releases 2025 SSCE External Results
…As 69,166 candidates get 5 credits above, including Maths, English The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released result of the November/December 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), conducted from November 26th to December 13th, 2025, saying “68,166 candidates representing 71.63 per cent got five credits and above, including Mathematics and English Language. Registrar of NECO,…
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target=_blank>FCTA Debunks Lack Of Anti-Snake Venom In Abuja Hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) has debunked the rumours sparked by the death of one Ifunanya Nwangene after an alleged snake bite of lackanti-snake venom in hospitals across Abuja. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, who confirmed that the lady passed away following neurotoxic complications from a…
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target=_blank>Kwankwaso Plan Defection To APC Lies, Baseless – Kwankwasiyya Movement
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has strongly dismissed speculative reports of its leader, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) or any other party, describing the reports as nothing but a figment of lies created to discredit Kwankwaso. The Movement, in a press statement issued on Tuesday, said, “We observed with deep concern…
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