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Hannah Johnson The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Saturday visited the agency’s Enforcement Office in Apapa, Lagos, to inspect illicit pharmaceuticals confiscated from the Idumota Open Drug Market. During the inspection, Adeyeye observed that the NAFDAC warehouse was packed to capacity, with some seized drugs stored in the director’s office due to the volume of confiscated items. Addressing journalists after the tour, she emphasized that the agency’s operations were solely focused on safeguarding public health. “We are not disturbing trade; we are protecting lives. We cannot, because of trade,…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed telecommunications operators to immediately restore all phone lines blocked due to non-compliance with the National Identification Number (NIN) SIM card linkage policy. The directive, issued on Monday, by the NCC’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka, comes as a surprise given the government’s previous insistence on the NIN-SIM verification exercise as a crucial step in enhancing national security and combating cybercrime. Millions of Nigerians were left without phone service over the weekend after telecom companies blocked SIM cards that had not been linked to valid NINs. The move sparked widespread public…

Nigerians should prepare for an increase in electricity tariffs in the coming months, as the federal government moves towards cost-reflective pricing to attract investment and improve power supply reliability. This was disclosed by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Energy, Olu Verheijen, during an interview at a World Bank-backed energy conference in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, according to Bloomberg. The Nigerian government presented an ambitious $32 billion plan at the conference, aiming to expand electricity access by 2030. Of this amount, private investors are expected to contribute $15.5 billion, while the remainder will come from public sources, including the World…

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has stated that Nigeria generated over 831.14 billion dollars in revenue from the oil and gas sector between 1999 and 2023. NEITI’s Executive Secretary,  Ogbonnaya Orji, stated this on Monday when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts. He also stated that the country requires $20 billion annually for the next 10 years to develop its gas infrastructure. The committee, chaired by Senator Ahmed Wadada, was receiving briefings on the findings of NEITI’s 16-cycle reports covering 78 firms in the extractive industries. The NEITI boss also declared that Nigeria generated over…

Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has turned himself in at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department at Yaba. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the PUNCH on Wednesday. “Portable just turned himself in at the SCID Yaba. We have contacted Ogun State Police Command to come pick him up,” Hundeyin stated. Earlier, the Ogun State Police Command dismissed claims by controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, that he is undergoing psychiatric treatment. The police insist the singer remains wanted in connection with an alleged assault on government officials. In a…

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday. The 47-year-old was recommended for the job by the NFF technical and development sub-committee on January 2. The federation’s executive committee endorsed the recommendation a few hours before the announcement. He is the first-ever non-Nigerian African to be named the head coach of the Eagles. Chelle was Mali’s head coach at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. He led the team to the quarter-final, where the…

Tyla was at The Jennifer Hudson Show where she got an exclusive first look at her British Vogue cover, and she had plenty to say! She talked about her Flintstones-inspired fashion, making a statement at the Met Gala, and taking the stage for her Victoria’s Secret performance—yes, those wings were real! She also spilled on working with Sabrina Carpenter and shared her dream collaborations. She couldn’t hide her excitement about being on the March issue of British Vogue, calling it an unforgettable experience. From working with an amazing team to personally picking her outfits and colours, she was hands-on every…

Agency The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC for dealing in counterfeit and expired drugs. The governor recalled that the market was also shut for four months in 2007, emphasising that such actions were crucial for collective safety. “The enforcement is being carried out by NAFDAC. We are here to solve the…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Sunday announced a reduction in its price of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to ₦970 per litre for oil marketers. The company’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, disclosed this in a statement. He said the decision is the refinery’s way of appreciating Nigerians “for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true”. According to the statement, the move is a cut from the refinery’s ₦990 ex-depot price announced earlier this month. “In addition, this is to thank the government for their support as this will complement…