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NAFDAC Confiscates 120 Bags Of Fake Rice In Rivers
During a raid in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control seized large quantities of counterfeit rice. NAFDAC disclosed this in a statement accompanied by photos and videos shared on X.com on Thursday. The statement read, “NAFDAC in collaboration with producers of Big Bull Rice, has raided shops in Woji, Mile 3,...
“US Focused on Islamic Jihadist Responsible For Killings not Targeting Tinubu’s Govt” – Orji Kalu
The senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has said that the United States is not targeting President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insisting that American concerns are focused on Islamic jihadist groups responsible for killing innocent citizens. He made the remarks in a chat with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja regarding concerns raised by U.S. President Donald Trump and some U.S. lawmakers...
Biafra: Why We Want Buhari To Conduct Referendum —Northern Women
Women under the aegis of amalgamation of Northern Women of Nigeria have urged the federal government to allow for referendum on the agitation for Biafra. The women drawn from various parts of the northern part of the country who stormed Abuja in their hundreds Saturday made the demand during a rally in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A referendum would determine...
2025 Hajj: Bauchi To Begin Compulsory Polio Vaccination For Intending Pilgrims
On Monday, April 28, 2025, the Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency announced plans to start polio vaccinations for aspiring pilgrims. Disclosing the development during a press briefing in his office on Saturday, the board’s Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Ibrahim, explained that “The vaccination will be administered at every local government primary healthcare agency...
LASTMA Fault Speeding As Vehicle Falls From Otedola Bridge
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has blamed the accident that occurred after a vehicle fell from the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday on excessive speeding. In the incident, the driver of the car, a female, lost control before veering off the bridge. An eyewitness who identified himself simply as Kunle said the victim sustained an injury to...
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Congratulates Ex-Abia Gov, Senator T. A. Orji On 74th Birthday
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has congratulated the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji on his 74th birthday today. Appreciating God for the blessing of life, the Deputy Speaker who represents Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State described Senator Orji as a renowned statesman and devoted public servant who throughout his illustrious...
Democratic Dividends: Ikpeazu Commissions Community Hall, Market In His Community
As part of efforts to contribute to the economic development of his community Umuobiakwa in Obingwa local government, Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has handed over a brand new Community Hall together with market stalls to the community. ABN TV reports that the governor according to a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka spent Wednesday with his...
Diezani Approaches Court, Seeks Recovery Of Seized Assets
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has taken legal steps to recover her properties and assets seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). She has asked a Federal High Court, Abuja to set aside an order granted to the EFCC for final forfeiture of her seized assets. Alison-Madueke, in an originating motion, sought an order extending the time...
No Nigerian Has Died In Sudan, Says Minister
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Zubairu Dada, on Wednesday, said no Nigerian life has been lost so far in the crisis engulfing Sudan. He stated this at a media briefing after the Federal Executive Council Meeting, adding that the Federal Government had already perfected plans to evacuate over 5,000 citizens in the war-torn country. He stated that the first...
Court Grants Journalist Agba Jalingo Bail
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja presided over by Justice Zainab Abubakar has granted a journalist and publisher of an online medium, CrossRiverWatch, Agba Jalingo, bail. Politics Nigeria reports that Justice Abubakar had on Monday morning remanded Jalingo to Kuje prison for “cybercrime”. READ ALSO: Supreme Court Dismisses Ex-Minister’s Suit Against Tinubu, Atiku’s Candidacy Jalingo was accused of defaming Elizabeth Ayade,...
