NAFDAC Warns Against Consuming Frozen Chicken, Turkey
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians against consuming frozen poultry products and other food items preserved with formalin. NAFDAC’s spokesman, Dr Abubakar Jimoh, gave the word of advice in an interview with newsmen. Jimoh noted that unscrupulous business owners had been using formalin to preserve poultry products, chicken and turkey, in particular. READ ALSO:...
Ikpeazu Has Shown Excellent Performances In Area Of Road Project — Abia Speaker’s Aide
Mr. Jude Ndukwe, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has rated the state governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu high in the area of road project. He also said the governor has continued to endear himself to Abians, both home and abroad through amazing performance and provision of critical infrastructure. In an article titled,...
Woman, 3 others jailed 160 years over fake naira notes
A woman, Hadiza Bello, and three other accomplices have been sentenced to 160 years in prison by a Federal High Court, sitting in Yola, Adamawa State, for dealing in fake naira notes. The convicts were dragged before the court by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission after they were caught at a checkpoint along Girei-Yola Road. A statement...
Army To Appear Before Judiciary Panel Over Lekki Shooting
The Nigerian Army, contrary to its decision last week, will appear on Saturday before the Lagos State Panel of Inquiry probing the alleged shooting of #EndSARS peaceful protesters by soldiers on October 20 at the Lekki tollgate. Sources close to the retired Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel confirmed to The PUNCH on Thursday that the army had acknowledged the panel’s invitation...
Stop Adopting Pentecostal Worship Approach, Catholic Bishop Warns As He Bans Crusade
The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, His Lordship, Callistus Onaga on Saturday banned priests from conducting crusades in their parishes. Bishop Onaga announced the ban in his homily at the ordination of 26 priests and the celebration of 50 years anniversary of the Sacred Heart Seminary, Nsude (Junior Seminary) in Enugu. He charged the priests to organise retreats for their parishioners...
Senator Kalu Salutes Gowon At 86
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu has congratulated former Head of State and National Chairman of Nigeria Prays, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) on his 86th birthday. Extolling the virtues of the statesman, Kalu acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the former President to the social, economic and political development of Nigeria, stressing that...
I’m Still Kano LP Gubernatorial Candidate – Engr. Bashir
Engr. Bashir I. Bashir, governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Kano State, has debunked claims he has dumped the party to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Engr. Muazu Magaji, a former Works Commissioner in the government of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje in Kano State, had circulated on his Facebook page, that he, Bashir, and some others had returned...
Adamawa: Suspected Gang Member Slained In Clash With Vigilantes
A suspected member of a youth gang known in Adamawa State as Shila Boys, has been killed in a gang clash with vigilantes in the capital, Yola. The youth, identified only as Uba, was allegedly stabbed to death during a confrontation between the gang members and the vigilantes when the gang invaded Demsawo Government Day Secondary, Jimeta. Witnesses said Thursday that...
Bride & 12 Others Perish In Niger Auto Crash
A new bride, five of her bridesmaids, her brother-in-law, and six others have died in a car crash that occurred around Lukoro in Edati Local Government Area of Niger State. It was gathered that the accident happened on Friday evening and was caused by excessive speed, wrongful overtaking by the driver conveying the bride and her guests. The Nation learnt that...
How Nine Persons Were Killed After Container Fell On Lagos Commercial Bus
At least nine passengers were on Sunday confirmed dead after a 20ft laden container fell a commercial bus in the Ojuelegba area of Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos State. Officials of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) who were the early responders upon arrival suspended the container and cut off the top of the bus to rescue a female survivor who...
