The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed fake and substandard products worth over N5 billion on Thursday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The agency carried out the destruction to protect consumers and prevent the harmful items from returning to the market. Seized Products From Five States NAFDAC officials collected the products…
A humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of what it called a plot to launch coordinated Christmas Day attacks across several northern communities. The group raised the alarm during a roundtable held in Washington DC, where its founder, Judd Saul, claimed terrorists were regrouping around Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna. Saul told the gathering that…
President Bola Tinubu has again dismissed claims that Nigeria is witnessing a Christian genocide, insisting that no religious group is being targeted. He said both Christians and Muslims have suffered from terrorism driven by criminality, extremism and long-standing socioeconomic problems—not religious persecution. Tinubu delivered the message in Abuja on Friday while declaring open the NASFAT…
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda for the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. Sanda is the daughter-in-law of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Court Rejects Appeal in 4–1 Decision In a 4–1 judgment, a five-member panel of justices dismissed her appeal….
Three Nigerian startups have won a combined N52 million in seed funding at the iHatch Cohort 4 National Demo Day in Abuja. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) organised the event in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The showcase featured 12 teams building products across energy, fintech, agritech and digital services….
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has presented a N1.31 trillion Niger budget for the 2026 fiscal year. He said the proposal reflects consolidation, growth and long-term stability. The plan, called the “Budget of Consolidation,” focuses on jobs, agriculture, healthcare, road projects and education. Capital Spending Takes the Lead in Niger Budget Bago explained that…
Nigeria has launched its first gas trading licence alongside a new Clearing House and Settlement System. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) unveiled both innovations on Thursday in Abuja. The move aims to create a more transparent and competitive gas market. New Licence Targets Clear Pricing and Safer Transactions Minister of State…
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Air Component Commanders under Operation Whirl Stroke to be merciless in operations against bandits destabilising communities in the North Central region. He urged commanders to intensify air missions and maintain firm pressure on criminal groups. CAS Pushes for Faster, Intelligence-Led Missions Aneke…
Bayelsa State has entered a period of mourning after the sudden death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who died on Thursday at 60. His passing shocked residents, government officials and political leaders across the state. Deputy Governor Collapsed During Official Duties Ewhrudjakpo slumped in his office around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday while walking…
United States President Donald Trump has renewed his claim that Democrats oppose voter ID laws because “they cheat in elections,” sharpening partisan tensions over voting access and election security.Trump made the statement while criticising rules that allow voters in some states to cast ballots without presenting government-issued identification. Trump Questions Why Voting Has Fewer ID…
