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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of fake Kiss Condoms in several major markets across the country. The agency, in its public alert on its website, warned that the falsified products pose serious public health risks. NAFDAC said the alert followed information received from DKT International Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation involved in contraceptive social marketing and the promotion of safe family planning and HIV/AIDS prevention services. According to the agency, the counterfeit condoms have been sighted in major commercial centres, including Onitsha Market, Idumota Market, Trade Fair Market, as well…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike Former Rivers State governor and Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as frustrated amid the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which continues to deepen. Wike dismissed claims that he met privately with President Bola Tinubu and promised to undermine the opposition party on his behalf, questioning the motive and timing of the allegation. “First of all, you ask yourself, what was that meeting? What was the purpose of that meeting? That would have led me to say, Mr President, I will hold…

A tanker vehicle lost control due to a brake failure on Sunday night near the Polo Club Roundabout in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, ramming into other neatly parked vehicles. No fewer than six people immediately died in the ghastly incident, while about five were seriously wounded, according to an eyewitness who lives in the vicinity and was on the ground trying to help during the accident. He said the vehicles were damaged beyond repair and had been towed to the “A” Division Police Station together with the tanker. The eyewitness explained that the truck driver…

Bitcoin is currently trading at about $87,650, down 0.29% over the last 24 hours. The market is dealing with the fallout from crypto ETF outflows and the usual holiday trading slowdown. Despite a bit of a pullback, Bitcoin’s price movements are still orderly and not all over the place. The overall market capitalisation of Bitcoin stands at $1.75 trillion, which is still a healthy number given its circulating supply of nearly 20 million. The most notable thing here is Bitcoin’s stability. Even on the inside of a pullback, buyers are still holding the line above that $86,700 to $87,000 zone.…

The Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has directed members expelled by court rulings to move on and stop presenting themselves as party members, while reaffirming its commitment to reclaiming political power in the state by 2027. The party said it would be “fool-hardy to assume it was dead,” stressing that recent challenges had only made it stronger and more united. “Many have thought PDP was on a path to self-destruction and extinction from the political arena of the country, but suffice it to say that our challenges have made us even stronger, indivisible and committed towards fulfilling…

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State 1 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has appealed to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain in the party and abandon any plans to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), over growing speculation over his possible defection. The appeal was made by the NNPP chairman in Kano State, Suleiman Hashim Dungurawa, who said the plea is the collective position of party leaders and members in the state. “On behalf of all of us collectively, we once again appeal to them, for the sake of Allah and the Prophet, not…

Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle has refused to be drawn on whether highly-rated midfielder Raphael Onyedika will finally feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as the Super Eagles prepare to face Uganda in their final Group C match on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite entering the tournament as one of Nigeria’s most celebrated midfield exports in Europe, Raphael Onyedika has yet to play a single minute in Morocco. The decision has raised eyebrows among supporters and analysts, especially after Nigeria secured qualification with a game to spare. Nigeria Super Eagles star Raphael Onyedika. Photo Credit: NFF Comms Chelle has…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that no candidate can win an election in Rivers State without the backing of his political camp, insisting that his supporters control the local government and ward structures across the state. Wike also dismissed the notion that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) automatically confers party leadership on him in Rivers State, arguing that there are exceptions to political conventions. “Defecting to another party does not make you the leader. When you said you are joining the party, you must have something to offer,” he…

Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his ambition to win more titles and reach the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career goals. The football superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, made the statement at the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards, held in Dubai on Sunday. “I want more titles, and I will reach that number. It is hard to continue to play, but the passion is still high and motivates me to carry on. It does not matter where I play, whether it is in the Middle East or Europe, I always enjoy playing football, to…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. The denial, which was made on Monday, at an end-of-year media briefing, follows comments by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, who last week alleged that Wike voluntarily offered to suppress the opposition party to facilitate Tinubu’s re-election. Wike dismissed the claim as “a blatant lie” and suggested that Makinde’s statement reflected…