The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted counterfeit malaria drugs valued at more than ₦1.2 billion during a raid in Lagos. In a statement on Friday, the agency said its operatives uncovered 277 cartons of fake Malamal Forte tablets inside a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area. The products, illegally imported from Shanxi Tianyuan Pharmaceuticals Group in China, were disguised in cartons labeled as Diclofenac Potassium 50mg and falsely declared as spare parts to evade detection. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described the seizure as part of an ongoing nationwide crackdown on counterfeit medicines. “This…
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The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan not to join the 2027 presidential race but instead throw his weight behind Labour Party’s Peter Obi. The call followed a closed-door meeting between Jonathan and Obi on Thursday. Obi, in a post on his X handle, shared pictures of their meeting and described the former president as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader,” adding that their discussion focused on national issues. Although speculation is rife that Jonathan may declare interest in the 2027 contest, he has yet to make an official statement. National Coordinator of the Obidient…
A midnight fire on Friday gutted four shops at Saki Motor Park, opposite Trans Amusement Park, Bodija, in the Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The blaze, which started around 2:00 a.m., was reportedly caused by unattended embers left after the close of business, eyewitnesses said. The fire ravaged four out of 11 shops before firefighters arrived. Confirming the incident, the State Fire Service Chairman and Special Adviser to Governor Seyi Makinde on Fire Reform, Maroof Akinwande, said the fire was reported at exactly 2:07 a.m. He explained that firefighters, led by ACFS Mrs. Adedeji, swiftly curtailed the…
Tragedy struck in Ezi Village, Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday night when gunmen suspected to be cultists opened fire on mourners at a burial ceremony, leaving four people dead and 15 others injured. Eyewitnesses said the attackers, believed to belong to a rival cult group, arrived on motorcycles and began shooting indiscriminately while family members were conducting burial rites. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the attack. Police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday. He said operatives from Ogidi Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, responded swiftly,…
Celebrity chef and Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, has assured Nigerians of the hygiene of the massive pot she will use in her latest record-breaking attempt to cook the world’s largest jollof rice at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos. In a video shared on Instagram on Friday, Baci was seen inside the six-metre-wide custom pot, scrubbing its interior with detergent. She joked about the unusual sight, saying, “I know you’re probably about to pop your eyeballs out. Why is she inside the pot? The reason is because I need to wash it.” The chef added that the pot would…
The Ondo State Government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), for use as its College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital. The decision was reached at the State Executive Council meeting held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, said the handover followed President Bola Tinubu’s approval for FUTA to establish a College of Medicine and Teaching Hospital. He explained that the ceding of the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Niger State has expressed concern over the activities of impostors posing as journalists, warning that their spread of fake news poses a growing threat to society. State Director of the DSS, Usman Ibrahim, issued the warning in Minna during a courtesy visit by the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Niger State Council, led by its chairman, Abu Nmodu. Ibrahim described journalists as “partners in progress” of the security service, noting that responsible reporting plays a crucial role in safeguarding society and advancing national interest. However, he lamented the increasing dissemination…
With less than a week left before the expiration of the six-month emergency rule in Rivers State, supporters of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara are anxiously awaiting his return from London. Fubara, whose last public appearance followed a high-profile reconciliation with his predecessor and political rival, Nyesom Wike, has kept a low profile since travelling abroad. His absence was felt during the August 30 local government elections, where his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), managed only three wins out of 23 councils, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 20, including Fubara’s own Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area. The state has…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has accused Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, of plotting to destabilise the state through the recruitment of political thugs, arms trafficking, and collaboration with foreign mercenaries. Malami, who now leads the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi, made the allegations in a petition dated September 10, 2025, and addressed to the National Security Adviser, the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Comptrollers-General of Immigration and Civil Defence. In the petition, he claimed that Governor Idris and his associates were working…
The Ondo State Police Command has recovered a stolen Toyota Camry and exposed a car theft syndicate after weeks of investigation. Police spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, said in a statement that detectives traced the vehicle to an apartment in Owo, where it had been repainted from gold to blue in an attempt to conceal its identity. The car, a 2010 unregistered Toyota Camry, was stolen in July from the Osi area of Akure. The owner, Madam Akomolafe Bolanle, said the thieves broke into her home around 4 a.m., stole her car keys, and fled with the vehicle and other valuables.…