NAFDAC Warns Against Counterfeit Cancer Drug, Phesgo
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, with batch number C5290S20. In a statement (Alert No. 051/2024) on its website, NAFDAC revealed that Roche, the drug’s Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), flagged the counterfeit batch after receiving a complaint […]
New Virus: FG Tightens Monitoring, Quarantines China Passengers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced surveillance measures for inbound passengers from China following a surge in cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), a respiratory virus ravaging children in northern China. The virus, which spreads via respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces, has overwhelmed hospitals in China, prompting emergency measures. HMPV, first identified in 2001 in […]
Denzel Washington Baptized, Receives Minister’s License
Denzel Washington, the iconic actor and two-time Academy Award winner, was baptized and received a minister’s license on Saturday at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ, Harlem, New York. The event, livestreamed by the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York, marked a significant milestone for the Gladiator II star. […]
CSOs to Assess Port Harcourt Refinery in January 2025
The National Civil Society Coalition (NCSCN), an umbrella body for civil society organizations in Nigeria, has announced plans for an independent assessment of the Port Harcourt Refinery in January 2025. According to Blessing Akinsolotu, the Head of NCSCN, a 50-member committee has been established for the visit. This move follows concerns from some quarters questioning […]
Court grants Yahaya Bello N500m bail
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties. The bail was granted after a fresh application was submitted following the court’s earlier refusal due to procedural issues. Bello, along with two others, faces trial on 16 counts […]
Dangote Cuts Petrol Price to N899.50/Litre
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has further reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N899.50 per litre, providing relief to Nigerians during the holiday season. This follows an earlier price cut to N970 per litre on November 24. The move aims to ease transportation costs as festive travel expenses typically rise. The announcement was made […]
Tinubu Unveils N49.7tn 2025 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled an ambitious N49.7tn budget for 2025, titled the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity,” emphasizing defence, infrastructure, and human capital development. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu outlined plans to allocate N4.91tn for defence and security, N4.06tn for infrastructure, and N3.52tn for education. Key infrastructure projects […]
National Assembly to Extend 2024 Budget Cycle
The National Assembly is set to extend the 2024 budget cycle, with the 2025 budget expected to be passed by the end of the year. President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to present the N47.9 trillion 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly at 12 pm today. Senate Committee Chairman Osita Izunaso (APC, […]
Katsina Woman Honored with ₦500,000 for Returning ₦748,320
The Katsina State Government on Tuesday rewarded Malama Abdulkadir-Yanmama with ₦500,000 for her honesty in returning ₦748,320 mistakenly credited to her account. The funds were meant for the Federal Government’s Home Grown School Feeding Programme, which she was not part of. After verifying her claim, Governor Dikko Radda directed that she be honored with a […]
Nigeria Records 51.9M Crimes, ₦2.2T Paid in Ransoms
Nigeria’s worsening security crisis is highlighted by the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) latest report, revealing 51.89 million crime incidents from May 2023 to April 2024. The North-West region accounted for the highest number of cases at 14.4 million, followed by the North-Central with 8.8 million, while the South-East reported the lowest at 6.18 million. […]
