The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Abia State over fake and expired products worth N5 billion.This was contained in a statement by the Agency on Wednesday.It said the shops were shut during a two-day operation on December 16 and 17, while...
The immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki left a huge debt burden totalling about N200 billion, being outstanding commitments to contractors who were only paid mobilization fees for the new Governor Monday Okpebholo government.Chairman of the Assets Verification Committee constituted to investigate some activities of the previous administration, Dr. Ernest Afolabi-Umakhihe disclosed this in...
After winning the Intercontinental Cup, Vinícius Júnior feels that he and the other Real Madrid “chosen ones” have satisfied one of the demands of the world’s most successful club.In Wednesday’s final, Madrid defeated Pachuca of Mexico 3-0, with the Brazil international scoring one goal and setting up another. Madrid’s Champions League victory from the previous...
Arrest Ooni’s ex-wife, Naomi, 7 others. 35 minors have been confirmed dead in a stampede at a funfair held at Islamic High School, Orita Bashorun, Ibadan, on Wednesday, December 18.The Oyo State Police Command, in a statement on Thursday, said that six persons were injured and were receiving treatment in a medical facilityIn a statement,...
In Friday’s Bundesliga match at home against RB Leipzig, Harry Kane, the team’s top scorer, is expected to make his injured comeback, coach Vincent Kompany announced on Thursday.The 14-goal scorer in 12 league games this season, Kane, has missed time after suffering a thigh injury during last month’s 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund. “Whether he...
On Thursday, six men, among them the brother of France international Paul Pogba were found guilty of extortion attempts against the football player and given prison sentences ranging from three to eight years, according to French media.When Paul Pogba claimed in 2022 that he was the target of threats and extortion attempts from an organised...
It was confirmed on Thursday that Wolverhampton Wanderers had appointed Vitor Pereira as their new manager in the wake of Gary O’Neil’s departure.After a dismal start to the season, Pereira, the club’s third Portuguese manager, will be entrusted with maintaining Wolves in the Premier League. He comes from Al Shabab of the Saudi Pro League...
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated a member of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, on the occasion of his 65th birthday.Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Thursday, praised GOS, as Senator Solomon is fondly called, for being...
Despite the pressure of trying to win the Premier League for the first time in 20 years, Arsenal is “not scared” of it, according to Bukayo Saka.The past two seasons have seen Arsenal come close but fallen short to Manchester City, both times finishing in second position. Saka is committed to winning a significant trophy...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited all the chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas in Edo State for interrogation over their financial records.Their invitation was contained in a letter addressed to the Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), through the Permanent Secretary (PS), Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa chapter, on Wednesday observed a peaceful protest, urging the Federal Government to double efforts to end insecurity, kidnapping and abduction of students in the country. Speaking at the protest in Yola, Mr Muhammad Haruna, National President, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU), said the NLC leadership urges the...
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday 17th December stage a nationwide protest rally against worsening insecurity in the country. Also, the congress has raised the alarm over plot to attack peaceful protesters and cause mayhem, warning that any attack on the demonstrators would be a declation of war on Nigeria. A statement signed by...
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a truck collision with four other vehicles has left two dead while three others were critically injured. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the devastating road traffic calamity occurred at Iyana Meiran inward Meiran...
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged the winner of the Chairmanship seats and Councillorship positions in all 27 Local Government Areas during the December 13 council elections in Borno. The list of the Chairmen-elect, who had been declared winners by the returning officers earlier, was officially announced by Alhaji Tahiru Shettima, the Chairman...
The Nigerian military has debunked reports alleging that a Nigerian military aircraft was involved in a clandestine intelligence operation in Burkina Faso, describing the claims as false, misleading and unsupported by facts. A competent source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the aircraft was on a duly authorised ferry flight to Portugal for...
