NAFDAC Seals 11,000 Shops, Arrests 40 in Fake Drug Crackdown
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed over 11,000 shops and arrested 40 individuals in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. Briefing journalists it’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, stated that the enforcement had been planned for over a year as a covert operation, and three markets, […]
FRSC Launches Driver’s Licence Print Farm in Lagos
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has activated a mini driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos State, in commemoration of its 37th anniversary. At the inauguration, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, expressed optimism that the farm would help to reduce hardship experienced by motorists while acquiring drivers’ licence, and urged applicants to collect their licence […]
Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates Abule-Egba Terminal, Cuts Red Rail Fare
Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration will continue to improve connectivity across the state through rail, road, and water transportation. Speaking yesterday at the inauguration of the Abule-Egba Bus Terminal, the Governor announced that there will be thirty percent reduction of the Red Rail Line fare to reduce the financial burden on commuters. Governor […]
Plane Overturns at Toronto Pearson Airport
One child and two adults have been critically injured after a plane crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson airport in Canada. Images shared on social media show a plane which appears to have flipped over on the snow-covered tarmac. It appears to be missing at least one of its wings. Toronto Pearson airport […]
AGF Bans Police from Parading Crime Suspects
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has barred the Nigeria Police Force from parading persons suspected to have committed a crime. Senior police officers says they were informed of the development earlier this month or thereabouts. When contacted, the Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the police would issue […]
NELFUND Closes Student Loan Applications Feb 21
Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it will close the 2023/2024 student loan application cycle on Friday, February 21. At a news conference yesterday in Abuja, its Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, reassured students who had successfully submitted their applications before the deadline that their applications would be processed, in line with established methods. Sawyerr said […]
Lagos Lawmakers Pass Vote of Confidence in Speaker Meranda
Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have reaffirmed their trust in Speaker Princess Mojisola Meranda, passing a vote of confidence in her leadership. During the session, Oladipo Ajomale, representing Oshodi/Isolo 2, proposed the motion, emphasizing that Meranda was duly elected and remains the right leader for the Assembly at this time. His motion […]
Chiney Ogwumike Named First Female BAL Ambassador
Nigerian American basketball star, two-time WNBA All-Star, and ESPN analyst Chiney Ogwumike has been named the first female Basketball Africa League (BAL) Ambassador. The announcement was made by BAL President Amadou Gallo Fall during the NBA Africa All-Star Luncheon at NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 in San Francisco, USA. Chiney, who joins an elite list of […]
Tinubu Backs Africa-Led Credit Rating Agency
President Bola Tinubu says he strongly supports an Africa-led credit rating agency (ACRA), saying it will provide fairer, more transparent credit assessments for African economies. Speaking yesterday at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Tinubu explained that an independent […]
National Assembly Passes N54.99tr 2025 Budget
The National Assembly has passed the ₦54.99trn 2025 Appropriation Bill in their separate plenary sessions. Our correspondent, Raliat Adenekan reports that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, stated that the Key Budget Allocations include Statutory Transfers: N3.65 trillion, Recurrent (non- debt) Expenditure: N13.64 trillion, Capital Expenditure: N23.96 trillion, Debt Servicing: N14.32 trillion, Fiscal Deficit: N13.08 trillion […]
