The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intensified its campaign against counterfeit cosmetics in Abuja, seizing illegal products worth ₦37 million. Acting on intelligence reports, NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate conducted coordinated raids across several supermarkets and open markets, including Wuse and Garki markets. A statement from the agency on Tuesday…
A Prosecutor with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Bilikisu Bala on Monday, September 30, 2024, told a Joint Committee of the House of Representatives investigating allegations of corruption against some officers of the Commission, and the Nigeria Correctional Service that charges of money laundering dropped in the trial of Idris Okuneye(a.k.a Bobrisky) were…
Ahead of the 64th Independence Day celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a strategic deployment of personnel and equipment throughout Abuja. “Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all residents,” stated SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer in a statement on Monday. The deployment will…
An instant porridge product has been withdrawn in South Africa following the tragic deaths of three young children. The victims, aged 18 months to four years, reportedly experienced severe stomach pains after consuming Top Score Instant Porridge and died shortly thereafter on Friday. Police spokesperson Lt. Col. Siphokazi Mawisa told the Daily Maverick, “We are…
The Nigerian Army has secured a major victory in its fight against terrorism, freeing 40 hostages and eliminating eight terrorists in various operations across the country. This achievement was announced by the Nigerian Army on its social media platform Sunday night. The successful operations not only rescued hostages but also dealt a significant blow to…
Gruesome or inhuman, the act of ritual killing is dastardly, to put it succinctly. But this cruel act is fast growing as young Nigerians find it an easy route to ‘cash out’. In view of the threat posed by the mindboggling phenomenon, Africa Health Report’ Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, delves into the alarming rise of…
The Federal High Court, in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu on Friday heard how Abubakar Umar, the Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, converted the sum of N3.1 billion, wired to him by Gabriel Suswam as governor and delivered its equivalent of $15.8m in cash to him at his Maitama, Abuja residence. The witness made…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left the as governor of the State in 2023 after spending eight years, was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday….
Troops of the Nigerian Army have piled pressures on fleeing terrorists as the gallant soldiers unleash onslaught on the bandits, neutralizing scores. The army said this once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorist elements across the country. Through sustained and meticulously coordinated operations, troops have neutralized a notorious terrorist fighter and made significant…
The phone line of Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has been compromised, prompting a public warning. In a Thursday post on his official X account, Mamman stated, “My phone line has been compromised. Please refrain from calling the number and ignore any messages requesting assistance until the issue is resolved.” The Ministry of…
