NAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

NewsNigeriaNAFDAC bans alcoholic beverages in sachets, bottles of 200ml and below

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The importation, manufacture, distribution, sale and use of alcoholic beverages in sachets, and bottles of 200ml and below have become illegal in Nigeria effective 1 February 2024. The director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this at a press conference on Monday. “Alcoholic drinks in sachets, PET and Glass bottles are pocket-friendly and can easily be carried around, by the under-aged (including primary and secondary...

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Tinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTinubu inducts newly acquired military aircraft for Nigeria Air Force

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

…asks the military to step up the fight against terrorism President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, commissioned two TK129 ATAK helicopters and a King Air 360i aircraft acquired by the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) while tasking the security agencies to do more in the fight against terrorism in the country. The new military choppers were inducted in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State. President Tinubu, who is away in France, was represented by Vice President...

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High Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

NewsNigeriaSoccerHigh Commission warns S. Africans might attack Nigerians if Super Eagles win AFCON S. Finals

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The Nigeria High Commission in South Africa has urged Nigerian visitors in the Southern African country to maintain “good conduct” before, during and after the Super Eagles’ clash with Bafana Bafana on Wednesday. On Saturday, 3 February, South Africa outscored Cape Verde 2-1 on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time in the last quarterfinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 2023. A day earlier, Nigeria also clinched the semi-final ticket after beating...

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Economic Hardship Bits Harder On Beggars In Kogi State

EconomyNewsNigeriaEconomic Hardship Bits Harder On Beggars In Kogi State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

With the economic crunch across the country, beggars in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, have described their condition of living as terrible and unbearable due to the decline of assistance from members of the public. The beggars called on the State and the Federal Government to find meaningful solutions to the current social and economic challenges facing the country. A beggar at the popular old market in Lokoja, who identified himself as Malam Abubakar Alli,...

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Governor Sani Identifies Causes Of Security Challenges In The North-West

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGovernor Sani Identifies Causes Of Security Challenges In The North-West

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 6, 2024

Security challenges bedeviling the North-West region of the country have been attributed to poverty and unemployment. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State observed on Monday while receiving members of the Kaduna State Elders Forum who paid him a congratulatory visit over his victory at the Supreme Court. He said that the best way to tackle the challenges was through good governance, saying his government was adopting good governance as the best non-kinetic approach as a...

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First Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

NewsNigeriaFirst Lady gives Nigerians hope, says “hardship will soon fade away”

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 6, 2024

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu is full of hopes that the economic challenges in Nigeria will soon be history, and she wants Nigerians to share in her optimism. “The hardship situation is temporary; it will soon fade away,” said Mrs Tinubu on Monday when she hosted the wives of State governors in the State House, Abuja. Nigerians are faced with soaring prices of gas, food and transportation. Tinubu is still struggling to bring...

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Anambra Police Command Declares Inspector Omadefu Wanted For Murder

Crime & SecurityNewsAnambra Police Command Declares Inspector Omadefu Wanted For Murder

PilotnewsFebruary 6, 2024

Anambra State Police Command has declared AP No. 362178, Inspector Audu Omadefu Wanted for Murder. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikéngà incharge of Ànambra, the Command urged any member of the public who sees the fugitive or has information on his whereabout to report to the nearest Police Station or call the Command Control Room number *07039194332* or the PPRO on *08039334002* He noted that any information given in this regard...

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President Tinubu mourns demise of Namibia president, Geingob

NewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu mourns demise of Namibia president, Geingob

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 5, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Nambian President, Hage Geingob on Sunday. The President in a press statement on Sunday stated, “On behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, I extend our deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia over the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob. “I mourn the painful loss of a veteran in the struggle for democracy, a proponent of good governance, and an advocate for economic,...

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Police Arrests Culprits Who Kidnapped Two Catholic Priests – They Are Church Members

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Arrests Culprits Who Kidnapped Two Catholic Priests – They Are Church Members

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 5, 2024

Four suspected kidnappers who kidnapped two Catholic priests of the Pankshin diocese in Plateau State have been arrested. The kidnappers who were members of the church led by the financial secretary of the church were demanding twenty-five million naira (N25m) as ransom. The four suspected culprits are 2 Catholics, one of whom is a Church Council Secretary, one COCIN, and one non-church goer; all from the same village, Fier. They are now helping security agencies...

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Tinubu to perform induction ceremony of NAF T-129 combat helicopters

NewsNigeriaTinubu to perform induction ceremony of NAF T-129 combat helicopters

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 5, 2024

The induction ceremony of the newly acquired Nigerian Air Force (NAF) T-129 ATAK helicopters and King Air 360i aircraft at the NAF Base, Makurdi, Benue State, by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. According to a press statement on Monday signed by Edward Gabkwet Air Vice Marshal, Director of Public Relations and Information NAF, the induction ceremony will be performed by the Special Guest of Honour, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces...

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