Traders at Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia State, have expressed outrage over a two-day raid conducted by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from December 16 to 17, 2024. The operation led to the closure of 150 shops and the seizure of goods worth an estimated ₦5 billion, including powdered…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has announced the promotion of 8,053 senior police officers, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s operational restructuring. This decision follows thorough evaluations conducted by the PSC’s Standing Committee on Police Promotions, chaired by retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu. A statement made available to Africa Health Report on Wednesday by the…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a critical warning about the distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) tablets and suspensions across Nigeria. According to a statement released on its official website on Wednesday, NAFDAC disclosed that laboratory tests conducted at a WHO-prequalified facility in Germany revealed that the counterfeit…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The official website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been compromised by hackers. This was disclosed by the Bureau in a post on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night. It, however, said efforts were ongoing to recover the website, warning Nigerians to disregard any message or report…
Worried by the death of some children caused by a stampede at a children carnival in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state hundreds of parents and families have swarmed hospitals in the city in hope of seeing their children. As of yesterday Wednesday, December18, an unspecified number have been confirmed dead. The children, according to…
The Cross River State government has announced an extension of maternity leave for all civil and public service employees, increasing the duration from three to six months. This move, which takes effect on December 20, 2024, aims to improve infant health and well-being, especially regarding breastfeeding rates. The decision, outlined in a government circular dated…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Executive Management of 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a press statement by the Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga added in the statement that President…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Nigeria’s 2025 budget proposal to the Lawmakers on Wednesday, totalling N26.14 trillion, with defence and security receiving the largest share of N4.91 trillion. The budget, which prioritizes national security, has sparked a significant debate, with many arguing that sectors like education and health are being sidelined. Infrastructure follows closely with…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Management has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks. This significant decision was ratified during the 10th Management meeting, chaired by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi on November 29, 2024. The comprehensive promotion list encompasses both General Duty and Support Staff who excelled…
By Korede Abdullah in Lagos A fatal multiple truck accident occurred on Kara Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday, claiming the life of an unidentified adult male driver. According to Nosa Okunbor, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the incident happened at 4:26 AM and involved a truck carrying steel…
