The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of an unregistered antibiotic, Tarivid 200mg, in parts of Lagos State. The agency, in a public alert numbered 21/2025 on its website, said the product was discovered during a routine surveillance conducted in the Onipan area of Shomolu…
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, has claimed that the recurring shutdowns of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are driven more by political motives than operational challenges. PENGASSAN also accused petroleum marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices, insisting that the current pump price of Premium Motor…
A bill proposing the creation of a sixth state in the South-East has passed its second reading at the Senate. The bill, which is now with the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, aims to address the imbalance in the number of states across the country’s geopolitical zones. Senator Osita Izunaso, who represents Imo West, shared…
Tinubu signs bills to establish three tertiary institutions in Abia, Imo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law three bills sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia State;…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Executive Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area, Hon. Van George Ezeogidi (popularly known as Ijele Utuh), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving grassroots development through people’s oriented projects and initiatives. Hon. Ezeogidi gave the assurance over the weekend during the commissioning of some key community-based projects in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The United Business Women Association has extended heartfelt condolences to the people and families of the victims of the recent mass killings in Benue State, expressing solidarity with women across Nigeria as they collectively mourn yet another national tragedy. The Founder of the Association, Mrs. Nkiru Duru, conveyed the heartfelt…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a tragic incident on Saturday in Awka, the Anambra State capital, as a police officer, Inspector Okolie Amechi, lost his life in an unfortunate accidental discharge caused his 10-year-old son. According to the Anambra State Police Command, the incident occurred in the evening of June 15, 2025, when…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A domestic worker has been arrested by the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly stealing his employer’s vehicle and fleeing to Delta State. The suspect, identified as Mr. Divine Ifeanyi Nnalue, was apprehended, at Ugbeji-Okpanam near Asaba, Delta State, by police operatives attached to the 33 police…
The candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC, in the upcoming November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has described the announced payment of N50 million naira campaign permit by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), for the guber race as fraud. He said the amount was just…
Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election Mr. Peter Obi, said local businesses need support by Nigerians, “as it’s not easy to establish and sustain a viable business.” Obi who said he flew on Air Peace from Lagos to London on Sunday morning, disclosed that he has taken almost a dozen…
