In a decisive crackdown against food and beverage safety violations, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted and confiscated a massive haul of expired non-alcoholic beverages valued at approximately N35 million in Kaduna State. The operation, triggered by a tip-off from a concerned citizen, led to the seizure of…
As Nigerians prepare to mark Eid el Kabir on Friday, June 6, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide special patrol operation aimed at preventing road traffic crashes and ensuring seamless movement on major highways throughout the festive period. The week-long operation, which runs from June 5 to 11, will see a…
Residents of Kubwa, a densely populated suburb in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing water supply disruptions linked to major rehabilitation works at two of Abuja’s four water treatment plants. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had announced a two-week water rationing period due to the shutdown…
The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 6 and Monday, June 9, 2025, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. He extended warm congratulations to Muslims across Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion of…
Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, his ambitious reform agenda continues to spark debate across Nigeria. While federal officials hail his bold economic moves—such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the launch of a national student loan program—many residents of Abuja, particularly in its satellite communities, say…
…As Expert, Dr Okeke Criticises Multiple Challenges in Controlling Disease Tuberculosis (TB) remains a deadly and persistent health threat across Africa, with a sharp increase in new infections recorded in 2023, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) raises concerns in the Global Tuberculosis Report 2024. The report attributes the surge to a deadly mix of high-risk…
In a bold move to address the long-standing chaos and insecurity in Abuja’s public transport system, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that comprehensive reforms are underway to restructure and regulate the sector. The announcement followed Wike’s inspection of the newly completed Kugbo and Mabushi Bus and Taxi Terminals on…
In a bold move aimed at tightening regulatory oversight and overhauling Nigeria’s fragile electricity infrastructure, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has taken two major steps: penalizing the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for customer exploitation and unveiling a new Transmission Infrastructure Fund to bridge gaps in the national grid. NERC imposed a ₦1.69 billion…
The Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for its outstanding contribution to the development of women’s sports across Africa, following the successful hosting of the 39th CAVB Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship in Abuja. The championship, held from April 1 to 14, 2025, marked a significant milestone as it…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has come out strongly against allegations of corruption surrounding its recent enforcement activities at the Onitsha Bridge Head Market, blaming social media influencer “Very Dark Man” for allegedly spreading misinformation and inciting public distrust. In a statement NAFDAC Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, dismissed…
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