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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed that it generated N2.5 billion from its recent nationwide enforcement operation targeting three major open drug markets in Idumota (Lagos), Aba (Abia), and Onitsha (Anambra). Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, who revealed this during a session before the House of Representatives Committee on Food and Drug Administration and Control, said the funds were fines collected from traders found guilty of selling fake or substandard drugs during recent enforcement actions in open markets across the country. While stressing that all funds were paid directly into NAFDAC’s…

Isah Ojo The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday said it has rescued a total of 170 trafficked persons in various operations across Borno State. The Zonal Commander, NAPTIP Maiduguri Zonal Command, Muhammad Danlami, who disclosed this during an event organised to commemorate 2025 World Day against trafficking in persons in Maiduguri said the victims who were rescued between January and July 2025 are mostly women and children The commander, who was represented at the event by an official of the agency, Dauda Joseph, said the event provides an opportunity to sensitise participants on how…

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has denied allegations of planning to rig the 2026 governorship election in Osun using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement on Wednesday, signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communications. Dr. Bolaji Akinola, Oyetola stated he believes in democracy and the rule of law. According to him, the allegations being peddled against him by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are nothing but false, malicious and part of a desperate smear campaign by the PDP, which he said is going to face a defeat in…

It is no longer news that Inter Milan are keen on sealing a move for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old also wants to join the 2025 UEFA Champions League finalists, but Atalanta are making it hard for a deal to be reached. Inter initially asked for a loan with a buy option, before tabling a €40m bid for the CAF Player of the Year, all of which were met with a decline by La Dea, who are holding out for around €50m. Ademola Lookman lifting the UEFA Europa League title. [Photo Credit/ X].Get Our…

In SummaryMental health gains are being driven internally. Rather than apply a Western mental health model, these countries are developing mental wellness models by drawing on their cultural diversity, community systems, and agency of youth.The countries that ranked highest made mental health local. From therapy-led programs in schools in Kenya to group-oriented, culturally specific rehabilitation programs in Tanzania and Nigeria. The countries that were ranked most successful prioritized relevance over replication.Digital tools, particularly peer-to-peer engagement are changing that. By providing anonymous and private platforms, leveraging group therapy and inclusive curriculum, youth mental health is being normalised one safe conversation at…

At least 10 more lives were lost on Monday in the raging communal war between Biakpan and Etono, two communities in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State. Sources in both communities confirmed that the latest round of violence began early Monday when four Biakpan youths, including a local gang leader identified as their “Capone,” were reportedly killed in an ambush in Etono. The killing sparked a reprisal attack the following day, with Biakpan youths allegedly storming Etono and killing at least six mercenaries said to have been hired by the Etono community. A resident of Biakpan, who identified…

Chuba Akpom is surplus to requirements at Ajax and has to leave the club this summer, and he appears to have admirers in Turkey Turkish Super Lig club Samsunspor are considering a move for Nigerian attacker Chuba Akpom this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Akpom’s future is currently in the balance, as following the appointment of John Heitinga as Ajax coach, he was informed some weeks ago that he was surplus to requirements at the club via text message. The 29-year-old attacker, who turns 30 in October, has been away from the team since and has not even featured in any of…

2027: APC diaspora group plans door-to-door campaign for Tinubu re-election     By Adamu Abuh, Abuja   Ahead of the 2027 poll, the supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Diaspora have perfected strategies to ensure a door-to-door campaign aimed at securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.   Already, the group, in a statement on Wednesday, disclosed that they have directed their members across the world to participate in the voters’ registration exercise as part of strategies to galvanize support for President Tinubu at the poll.   APC Diaspora also expressed support over the emergence…

Abisola Abolarin A graduate nurse and Assistant Manager in the Medical and Quality Assurance Department of Ultimate Health Management Services, Justina Adeyemi, has reiterated that hepatitis is not a death sentence. Adeyemi spoke during an enlightenment programme held by the health insurance company on Monday, to mark World Hepatitis Day, with the theme: “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down.” In a statement by the firm’s media department on Tuesday, Adeyemi urged Nigerians to go for screening to prevent the spread of the disease. “Hepatitis is not a death sentence. Anybody who tests positive would be given medications and would be able…

Umar Farouk Ibrahim, a factional National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), has cautioned that former presidential candidate Peter Obi could be disqualified from contesting the 2027 election under the party’s banner if he continues to align himself with rival political platforms. In a recent interview with Trust TV, Ibrahim stressed that no aspirant holds an automatic claim to the LP’s presidential ticket, insisting that any candidate must demonstrate full commitment to the party’s ideals and structure. “Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed is just as qualified to seek the presidency as Peter Obi,” Ibrahim said, referencing Obi’s 2023 running mate. “But if…