The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese-owned supermarkets in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for violations related to the sale and distribution of unregistered and improperly labeled products. The enforcement operation, initiated under the directive of NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah…
A newly released Country Health System and Services Profile (CHSSP) by the African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP) has revealed that Nigeria’s health system is functioning at only 45% of its potential, well below the African regional average of 56%. The report was compiled by the Nigerian National Centre for AHOP…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on citizens to stop speaking negatively about the country, asserting that Nigeria’s reputation on the global stage is changing for the better. Speaking on Thursday, October 2, 2025, during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Emir of Akko, His Royal Highness Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku,…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has outlined the conditions under which he might consider intervening in the case of detained native doctors currently facing trial in the state. Among those arrested in February are well-known traditional practitioners including Chigozie Nwangu, popularly known as Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki of Oba; Eke Hit of Okija; and…
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, October [insert date], following his conviction for transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. Federal prosecutors are requesting a sentence of at least 11 years and three months. Combs’ legal team, however, has urged Judge Arun Subramanian to impose no more…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has announced the suspension of its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, September 27, following a dispute with Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical. PENGASSAN President, Comrade Festus Osifo, made the announcement in Abuja this afternoon, explaining that the decision to suspend the strike was made…
A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of his parents and brother at their family home in Ireland. Robert O’Connor, of Drumgowna in Louth village, was brought before a special sitting of Drogheda District Court following the deaths of his mother Louise (56), father Mark (54), and brother Evan (27) on…
Afrobeats sensation Rema has made history as the only African artist featured on the 2025 TIME100 Next list, a prestigious recognition of the world’s most influential rising stars. His profile on the list was penned by Grammy-winning music legend Angélique Kidjo, who praised Rema’s groundbreaking achievements and global impact. She drew parallels between his success…
Gunmen have abducted Basheerah Ojedeyi, a newly inducted medical radiographer and graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS). She was kidnapped in Niger State on the evening of Monday, September 29, 2025, while returning home from her induction ceremony. According to reports, the abductors have contacted her family, demanding a ransom of ₦200 million for…
Tennis icon Roger Federer, the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles, and former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro are set to headline the list of nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026. They lead a distinguished group in the Player Category, which honors ATP and WTA…
