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PCN Seals 618 Illegal Medicine Shops, Arrests Five In Rivers, Bayelsa
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has shut down 618 premises—including pharmacies, patent medicine shops, and illegal outlets—for violating regulatory standards in Rivers and Bayelsa States. During a week-long enforcement exercise, the council’s team also arrested five individuals allegedly involved in illicit pharmaceutical activities. PCN’s Head of Enforcement, Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, disclosed this during a press briefing in Port Harcourt,...
Senator Kalu Mourns Late Irukwu, Condoles With Family
Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial zone, Orji Uzor Kalu has commiserated with the family of the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof Joe Irukwu, who passed on at the age of 89. He noted that the late erudite scholar served Nigeria and Ndigbo meritoriously in different positions. The former Governor added that the late...
2027 Coalition: Atiku Camp Offers Obi One-Term VP Position
There are hints that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, may have been offered a vice presidential position on a joint single-term ticket by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The PUNCH that...
Save Nigeria By Embracing True Federalism Now, Clark Tells Buhari
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has demanded the immediate implementation of the Governor Nasir El-Rufai-led All Progressives Congress (APC) report on true federalism. The Delta native, who leads the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANFEF) in a chat with reporters in Abuja, argued that true federalism remains the solution to the multiple challenges besetting Nigeria. The nonagenarian said it behoves President Muhammadu Buhari...
Ezie Ebem In-Council, EODU Congratulate Otti, Emetu On Inauguration As Gov, Deputy
The Ezie Ebem In-Council, Ebem Ohafia Development Union (EODU), the youths and entire people of Ebem Ohafia community in Ohafia local government area of Abia State have congratulated Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti, and his deputy, Engr. Ikechukwu Valentine Emetu on their successful inauguration. In a release signed by HRH Eze Ukoha Kalu Ukoha JP. (EZIEOGO EBEM OHAFIA) 2. CHIEF...
Famous Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Gumi Loses Mother
Kaduna based Islamic Scholar and cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has announced the death of his mother which occurred on Sunday evening, ABN TV reports.. It was gathered that his mother died today around 5.30pm and preparations are on top gear to buried her today at Unguwar Sarki Muslim cemetery. In a statement on his verified Facebook handle the Islamic cleric said...
No Plan To Ban Tricycle Operation – Adamawa Government
The Adamawa Government has denied rumours being peddled in some quarters that the operation of commercial tricycles would be banned across the State. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, and made available to newsmen in Yola on Monday. He described the rumour as the figment of the imagination...
Banks, Others Raised N2.7tn From Capital Market In 11 Months — SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission revealed that banks raised N2.7tn from the capital market in the first 11 months of 2024. It said the sum was generated through various investments, securities, and financial instruments in an effort to expand business operations, support economic growth, and enhance financial market activities. The figure, which includes equity capital, excludes the amount raised by fund...
”50kg Rice Price Dropped To N58,000 In Nigeria” — Report
The price of a 50kg bag of rice has dropped to N58,000 in some parts of Nigeria, particularly around remote areas, amid imports from the Republic of Benin, a report by S&P Global has said. The report said that the West African parboiled rice market has slumped to a near two-year low as supplies flood into regional markets following India’s...
Abia Governor’s CPS Uko Denies Issuing Statement On Autonomy Of States To Manage Police
Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti has denied issuing any state in the autonomy of states to manage the police force. In a statement on Saturday he urged the public to ignore the report, as neither the state government, not him had issued any statement purportedly calling for the autonomy of states...
