The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control issued an alert about a suspected revalidated batch of SMA Gold First Infant Milk Formula. The agency released the warning on its official X handle on Sunday. Officials discovered the product for sale in Kaduna State. Product Details Emerge The affected batch carried number 22939510A1206…
George Akume asserted that many terrorists responsible for killings in Nigeria originated from outside the country. Akume, who serves as Secretary to the Government of the Federation, made the statement during a book launch in Abuja on Sunday. The event honored retired Major General Ike Nwachukwu. Foreign Origins of Attackers Akume explained that extremists infiltrated…
Wolverhampton Wanderers lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on February 22, 2026. Tolu Arokodare missed a crucial penalty in the 43rd minute. Dean Henderson saved his effort comfortably. Palace scored the winner through Jean-Philippe Mateta in the 65th minute. Penalty Miss Sparks Backlash Arokodare earned the penalty after a…
Nigerian troops neutralized 29 Boko Haram terrorists in separate operations across Borno and Yobe states. The actions occurred between Saturday and Sunday. Forces from Operation Hadin Kai led the efforts and recovered weapons. Operation in Yobe State Troops conducted a precision strike in Lamusheri Village, Gujba Local Government Area. Moreover they acted on intelligence that…
Arsenal defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 22, 2026. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table to five points over Manchester City. Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal from Crystal Palace for 67 million pounds in August 2025, scored twice against a club he…
Kingsley Ekwueme, a professor and consultant urological and robotic surgeon, performed the first robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery in sub-Saharan Africa. The event took place at The Prostate Clinic in Victoria Island, Lagos, on March 25, 2025. Ekwueme, based in the UK, returned to Nigeria to demonstrate the innovative method. Gathering of Medical Professionals Ekwueme gathered…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested 20 suspects for various electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory area council elections on February 21, 2026. The arrests occurred across multiple locations in the FCT. Additionally the commission recovered cash intended for vote buying. Arrests Across Multiple Areas The EFCC apprehended the suspects in…
The Lagos State Government has introduced a 5% withholding tax (WHT) on gaming payouts. All licensed betting companies in the state now required to automatically deduct this tax from customers’ winnings, effective immediately. Key Announcement The Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), Mr. Are Bashir, issued a public notice…
Ellah Lakes Plc has announced it will refund investors after its N235 billion public offer failed to meet the minimum subscription threshold required for share allotment. The company shared this update in a statement published on Friday, February 20, 2026, on its website. It confirmed that no share issued under the offer and that all…
President Donald Trump has announced plans to increase a proposed global tariff on imports from 10% to 15%, escalating market concerns. He also criticized the Supreme Court for blocking his earlier tariff strategy. On Friday, Trump stated he would replace the invalidated tariffs with a 10% levy on all goods entering the U.S. However, by…
