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LARA ADEJORO AND GODFREY GEORGE Officials of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control have opened up on their battles against illicit drugs and dealers of harmful products in the country. In separate interviews with Sunday PUNCH, the senior officers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated how they escaped death by a whisker during raids on fake drug merchants. NAFDAC DG’s outburst In a recent outburst, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, had decried the threats to her life after recent raids of the agency. Adeyeye, while renewing calls for the death penalty against…

Two months after releasing “Judah” and a live performance video of “The Worshipper’s Song,” the twelfth track from his album “The Great Commission,” Dunsin Oyekan is back with “Who Is Like You,” a song that gives all the glory to God. The song reflects on God’s power, faithfulness, and greatness. It draws from scripture, where time and time again, people witnessed His mighty works: seas parted, enemies were defeated, and His protection never failed. But God’s wonders didn’t stop there. He is still moving, still proving that no one compares to Him. “Who Is Like You” follows this sacred tradition,…

Valencia coach Carlos Corberan has praised Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar following his goal that sealed their 2-1 win over Valladolid on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Los Ches continued their battle to stay alive in La Liga when they welcomed Valladolid to the Mestalla on Saturday. Super Eagles striker Sadiq, who has been in fine form recently, led the line for Valencia due to Hugo Duro’s injury struggles. Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago) The first half was goalless, as Juanmi Latasa equalised late in the first half after Diego Lopez scored the opener for Valencia in the 7th minute.…

For allegedly defying the order of the Zamfara Government on the ban of political gatherings in the state, a group under the umbrella of Neutral Minds for Nigeria’s Political Growth and Development (NMNPGD) has called on the government to arrest an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Sani Shinkafi, for defying the state order thatprohibits political gatherings. It would be recalled that the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, had in February 2025, in a press statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast, Media, and Public Affairs, Mustapha Kaura, banned all political activities in a move to curb escalating…

NOW Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have successfully rescued three kidnapped individuals less than 24 hours after their abduction along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Ibeju-Lekki. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Umezulike Joseph, Eze Theodorah, and Rosemary Ogwulu, were abducted on March 7, 2025. The sources said that upon receiving the distress… 1 hour ago The Holy Child College Old Girls Association (HCCOGA) has announced the launch of an N800 million fundraising campaign as part of the school’s 80th-anniversary celebrations. The initiative aims to support key projects, including the purchase of tablets and digitalisation of its…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited the 27 pro-Wike lawmakers led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule for a crucial meeting, signaling a potential resolution to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The invitation, conveyed in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, was issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Government House, Port Harcourt. According to the letter, the discussions will focus on providing a suitable space for the Assembly’s sittings, settling outstanding remuneration and allowances of the lawmakers, and addressing the…

The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the killing of the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria in the state, Alhaji Idris Abubakar. Abubakar, 32, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen around 10 pm on Saturday in front of his residence at Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area. In a statement on Sunday, the state police spokesman, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident, stating that detectives recovered five expended 7.62mm shells from the scene, and his remains had been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Mortuary. “The Kwara State Police…

Sean Kanu, the son of Nigerian football legend Kanu Nwankwo, has signed his first professional contract with Polish third-tier side Górnik Polkowice, Soccernet.ng reports. This marks the beginning of a professional journey for the 19-year-old who is expected to shine more than his father did at his prime. Having honed his skills in various academies, including Watford FC’s youth system in England, the young forward is now set to make his mark in Poland’s competitive football scene. Kanu Nwankwo in action for Arsenal With a strong footballing pedigree, Sean aims to carve out his own path while following in the…

The pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South Africa, Mr Bola Babarinde, has commended President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi, for his humanitarian and youths empowerment initiatives in the country. Babarinde, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that Seyi Tinubu’s efforts at putting smiles on the faces of the youth deserved recognition. The APC chieftain noted that he had been monitoring Seyi Tinubu’s exploits in the last two years in areas of youths empowerment and humanitarian intervention to victims of natural disasters across the country. According to him, it is apt, wise and imperative to…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2025, to Thursday, May 15, 2025. The party’s national secretary, Udeh Okoye, disclosed on Sunday that the postponement was due to emerging issues, including the need to conclude pending zonal, state, local government, and ward congresses. Okoye also noted that the National Working Committee (NWC) consulted with party leaders, stakeholders, and relevant organs, including the Board of Trustees, Governors’ Forum, and the PDP National Assembly Caucus, before making the decision. The statement read, “Distinguished members of the National Executive Committee…