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In a recent alert, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised serious concerns regarding the safety of five oral liquid dosage forms detected in multiple countries, flagging them for contamination. The affected products—ALERGO Syrup, EMIDONE Suspension, MUCORID Syrup, ULCOFIN Suspension, and ZINCELL Syrup—have been traced back to their manufacturer,…
Amidst a swirling storm of allegations and counterclaims, the Office of the Accountant General affirmed on Saturday that the salaries of Federal Civil Servants have indeed been paid, addressing concerns about reported delays in wage disbursements. This assurance, however, did not stem the onslaught of criticism from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In a scathing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mounted pressure on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, demanding transparency regarding funds amassed from the removal of petrol subsidies over the past seven months. This call comes as the party strongly criticized the federal government’s failure to disburse December salaries, despite substantial savings from the subsidy removal. In a statement…
In a monumental clash of interests, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) finds itself at odds with nine governors of oil-producing states, unraveling a high-stakes dispute surrounding a colossal sum of N84.7 billion diverted from the statutory 13 per cent derivation meant for these states. Tensions escalated dramatically following the EFCC’s demand for the…
In a recent development, courts in Oyo and Ogun states have delivered verdicts against 37 individuals involved in internet fraud-related activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed that these convictions came after the defendants pleaded guilty to one-count charges of internet fraud, following arraignments between November and December. The EFCC, responsible for their…
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, unveiled an eye-opening projection during a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Harvard Business School Association of Nigeria in Lagos. Oyedele emphasized Nigeria’s immense potential to amass an astounding N10 trillion annually by effectively managing its non-oil assets. At the event, Oyedele highlighted…
The Nigerian Army commemorated the elevation of 47 senior officers to the rank of Major General, underscoring the imperative for heightened efforts in tackling security challenges confronting the nation. The promotion, approved by the Army Council on December 21, witnessed the elevation of 75 Colonels to the rank of Brigadier General. At the decoration ceremony…
Alhaji Abdul-Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, has affirmed the steadfast commitment of the company to maintain the selling price of cement at N3,500 per bag commencing from January 2024. Speaking to State House correspondents following a visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos country home, Rabiu assured the public of BUA’s dedication to…
Renowned Nigerian footballer Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday, extended her gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu in Lagos by presenting her esteemed African Women Footballer of the Year award—a record sixth win—to the esteemed couple. The accolade, bestowed upon Asisat by the Confederation of African Football in December, marks a historic achievement…
A devastating pipeline explosion rocked the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers state, claiming the lives of at least twenty individuals on Sunday night. Additionally, fifteen individuals sustained severe fire burns and are currently undergoing treatment in local hospitals. Vincent Job, the chairman of Ogba Egbema of the council, confirmed the tragic loss of lives…