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Ademola Adegbite The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, on Saturday, destroyed counterfeit pharmaceuticals and other products worth about N100bn at Moniya dump sites in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye, who performed the exercise at the dump sites in the Akinyele Local Government Area of the state, said the affected products include Analgin and controlled substances such as Tramadol 225mg, amongst others. Represented by the Director of Narcotics, Yedunni Adenuga, Adeyeye reiterated the commitment of NAFDAC to ensuring that food, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, chemicals, packaged water and drinks are safe,…

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Photo Credit: Moses Bliss/Instagram Moses Bliss just turned 30, and he’s marking the milestone in style—with a stunning photoshoot and a brand-new single, “By Your Mercy.” For the shoot, the gospel singer channels regal elegance in a deep red and gold agbada, exuding both tradition and celebration. The flowing, ankle-length outfit, crafted from rich brocade or damask fabric, features intricate gold and white patterns. He completes the look with a red cap, a staff, and layers of red coral beads, adding a touch of royalty to the ensemble Sharing the photos in a carousel on Instagram, he captioned the post:…

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Akor Adams‘ long-held dream of making his Super Eagles debut may have to be put on hold during the next international window as Sevilla are not pleased with his call-up, Soccernet.ng reports. Sevilla manager García Pimienta has made it clear that Nigerian striker Akor Adams must be medically cleared by the club before he can join the Super Eagles for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Despite currently recovering from an injury, Adams was named in Nigeria’s 39-man preliminary squad for the crucial fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Roster for #2026WCQ vs Rwanda and Zimbabwe #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/rljpOZkyyd — Super Eagles…

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Amnesty International Nigeria Supporters Group in Osun State has called on stakeholders to work towards ending the rising cases of femicide in the country. The Osun State Coordinator of the Group, Joshua Oyebode, made this known on Saturday while speaking during a street awareness and walk organised to commemorate International Women’s Day. Participants in the walk, dressed in black T-shirts with the inscription ‘Stop Femicide’ had converged on Old Garage, Osogbo and moved through MDS Road before terminating the awareness campaign at Olaiya Area of the Osun State capital. Oyebode, who noted the increasingly hostile environment women in the country…

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Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA) has expressed sadness and outrage over the abduction and killing of the Priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, by terrorists while urging the government to rise to its responsibility and end the wave of violence in the State. According to the Christian leaders in the Southern part of Kaduna State, this inhumane act is not only a painful loss to the Church but also a disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in the land. In a statement issued by the Chairman of SKCLA, Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure at…

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Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has revealed that the playful atmosphere at Nottingham Forest has been a big reason for their impressive run in the English Premier League this season, Soccernet.ng reports. Nottingham Forest have been living the dream this season. The club currently sit third in the Premier League, with 51 points after 28 games. This season, they have not only beaten the small teams, but they have also claimed points from the established big boys. The Tricky Trees have gotten points against Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester United. On Saturday, they claimed another big scalp as they defeated Manchester…

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A fashion designer, Lawrence Edobor, was on Friday beheaded by suspected ritualists at about 2 am in Evbuotubu, Benin City. The 43-year-old was said to be coming home from a burial he attended on Thursday evening before he was murdered and beheaded, an incident which left the community in shock. A resident who pleaded anonymity said the deceased is a well-known fashion designer who owns a shop in Eweka, Evbuotubu. The resident said, “According to what I heard, the deceased attended a funeral ceremony earlier that night. As he walked home around 2 am, he was ambushed by a group…

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President Bola Tinubu has extolled the virtue of women as the world celebrates this year’s International Women’s Day. In a statement signed by him on Saturday, he praised the resilience, brilliance, and indispensable contributions of Nigerian women, describing them as the “strength” that powers the country. He said his administration is committed to actualising the Renewed Hope agenda. “You are the bedrock of our nation, driving progress from our homes to our farms, boardrooms, and communities. Yet, 30 years after the Beijing Declaration, too many still face barriers that limit their potential. “Our administration is committed in our Renewed Hope…

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Salisu Kabuga To commemorate International Women’s Day 2025, the Jigawa State Government, in partnership with UNICEF, unveiled a training programme for 600 women selected from the 27 Local Governments of the state. The training programme is part of UNICEF’s global Generation Unlimited movement, which aims to connect young people with skills, employment opportunities and entrepreneurship pathways. The programme focuses on upcycling waste straps into marketable products, mitigating climate change, and promoting economic empowerment. Speaking at the training held on Saturday at Banquet Hall, Government House, Dutse, the Wife of the Jigawa State Governor, Amina Namadi, said, “This collaborative initiative between…

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