In a decisive move to safeguard national security and public health, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tincan Island Port Command, has officially handed over three 20ft containers of expired and unregulated pharmaceutical products to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The formal handover took place[Read More…]
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Muslim Lecturers Association Backs NAFDAC’s Sachet Alcohol Ban, Warning of “Life-Threatening” Social Impacts
The Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) has officially declared its full support for the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) regarding the recent ban on the production, distribution, and sale of sachet alcoholic drinks. In a formal statement released by MLA President, Prof. Wasiu Olabamiji Ajagbe, the[Read More…]
AVIATION UNIONS SHUT DOWN AKANU IBIAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OVER CONTROVERSIAL CONCESSION DEAL
Operations at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu ground to a complete halt today as aviation workers, under the directives of their national leadership, embarked on an indefinite industrial action. The protest is a direct response to the Federal Government’s recent signing of a 30-year concession agreement with[Read More…]
Dangote Refinery Debunks Fuel Import Allegations; Reaffirms Commitment to Euro-Standard Quality
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals (DPRP) has officially refuted recent claims suggesting the company imports finished petroleum products. The refinery described the allegations as false, misleading, and based on a fundamental misunderstanding of global refining operations. During a media briefing held at the facility on February 5, 2026, the Chief[Read More…]
NCC and NSCDC Announce Prosecution for Contractors Damaging Critical Fibre Infrastructure
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have issued a stern directive to construction firms and engineering contractors: the era of “accidental” damage to fibre optic cables without consequence is over. In a joint statement released in Abuja, the agencies confirmed that individuals[Read More…]
CDHR CONDEMNS SENATE’S REJECTION OF MANDATORY ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION RESULTS
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) strongly condemns the decision of the Nigerian Senate to reject the amendment making of electronic transmission of election results mandatory. This action is a clear assault on democratic accountability and a calculated move against the interests of the Nigerian masses to[Read More…]
CDHR CONDEMNS MASSACRE IN KWARA STATE; DECLARES GOVERNMENT HAS FAILED IN ITS PRIMARY CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) expresses its profound outrage and unreserved condemnation of the barbaric and gruesome massacre of over 160 innocent Nigerians in the Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. This latest orgy of violence, reportedly carried out by extremist[Read More…]
From Waste to Wealth: The Kiisk Initiative and the Future of Lagos
Lagos, a megacity defined by its vibrant energy and immense consumption, is at a critical juncture in its environmental journey. For years, the improper disposal of used cooking oil (UCO) has been a silent contributor to urban degradation, clogging drainage systems and polluting water bodies. However, a new strategic partnership[Read More…]
LASEPA, Shell Foundation Unveil “Kiosk Initiative” for Sustainable Waste-to-Wealth
In a landmark move toward environmental sustainability and circular economy integration, the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in partnership with Ororo Waste Management and the Shell Foundation, has officially launched the Kiosk Initiative. This program establishes dedicated collection points for household used cooking oil (UCO) across all LASEPA zonal[Read More…]
Mirror Newspaper Champions Healthy Diets, Honours Unsung Heroes at National Conference
In a renewed effort to promote public health awareness and recognise outstanding but often overlooked contributors to national development, The Mirror Newspaper has announced plans to host a National Conference and Awards Ceremony themed “X-raying the Salt: Safeguarding National Health” on April 23, 2026, in Lagos. The conference, scheduled to[Read More…]
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FG Revenue Rises 76% to N12.5tn, Fueled by Tax and Oil Gains — Budget Office
The Federal Government’s earnings have increased by 76 percent, rising from N7.1 trillion in 2022 to N12.5 trillion in 2023, due to higher taxes and oil revenues. This information was revealed in the recently released 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper from the Ministry of Budget and[Read More…]