NAFDAC warns of dangers of consuming non-iodized salt
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has advised Nigerians to stop the consumption of non iodised salt, saying “it is dangerous to human health.” Dr…
FG issues September 25 deadline for registration, regularisation of all SIM cards
The Federal Government on Monday has issued an ultimatum for the registration and regularisation of all SIM cards by September 25, 2019. Minister of Communications, Dr Isa Pantami, announced this…
Xenophobia: 319 Nigerians expected back from South Africa Tuesday– Abike Dabiri
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa has said that 319 Nigerians are expected from South Africa on Tuesday via Air Peace. Mrs Dabiri…
Xenophobia: Ramaphosa’s Envoy visits Buhari, apologises over attacks
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday went down memory lane, recalling roles played by Nigeria in engendering majority rule in South Africa, and ending the apartheid segregationist policy. Mr Femi Adesina,…
Buhari constitutes 8-Man EAC to replace EMT, Bismark, Soludo make list
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) to replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT). Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, who…
UNICEF seeks safe, secure outlets to report cases of violence against children in Kaduna
Gov El’rufai of Kaduna State The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) on Monday urged the Kaduna State Government to create safe and secure outlets for children to report cases…
OPEC assessing impact on oil market after Saudi facilities attack, says too early for any action
OPEC is assessing the impact on the oil market from attacks on Saudi Arabian facilities and says it is too early for members to take any action on raising output…
Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ picked for TV series
The television series adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s acclaimed novel ‘Americanah’ has been green-lit by HBO Max. Lupita Nyong’o will star as the lead character, Ifemelu while ‘The Walking Dead’ star,…
Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Fayose’s trial to resume Oct. 21
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose The trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, will now resume on Oct. 21 before a Federal High Court in…
Minister laments deplorable state of National stadium, promises to revamp moribund facilities
Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, says he will ensure that moribund sports facilities are revived and put to use again across that country. The Minister…