Study reveals youth exposure, policy gaps in Nigeria’s nicotine regulations
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to fully regulate all nicotine products to curb addiction and safeguard public health. Oluwafemi Akinbode, Executive…
LASG intensifies enforcement on estates without approved layout plans
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement on estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, made this…
LASG orders full enforcement against uncertified drivers, drunk driving
The Lagos State Government has ordered full enforcement against drivers who do not have the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) certification. The Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on…
Patent medicine dealers not authorised to sell, prescribe antibiotic, diabetic drugs – NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, on Thursday said patent medicine dealers are not authorised to sell or prescribe antibiotic and some other selected drugs. The…
Strike: Magistrates reject Cross River govt. offer of 15 official vehicles
The striking members of the Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN), Cross River chapter, has rejected the offer of the state government to provide 15 out of the 74 officials vehicles…
Police nabs kidnapping suspect, rescues 2 in Adamawa
The Police Command in Adamawa on Thursday, said it has rescued two kidnap victims, and arrested one suspect during a coordinated security operation in Song Local Government Area (LGA) of…
Ramadan: Sokoto to pay workers’ February salary on 13th
In a bid to ensure that civil servants in Sokoto State commence this year’s Ramadan fast with ease, the Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has approved the immediate…
FRSC disengages 43 personnel for desertion, scandalous behaviour, patrol misconduct
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has taken decisive and uncompromising disciplinary action by disengaging 43 personnel from its service over acts bordering on desertion, scandalous conduct, and patrol misconduct….
Police nabs motel owner, 2 others, recover firearm in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has nabbed three male suspects in connection with illegal possession of firearm, and involvement in illicit drug activities in the state. The Police Spokesman, SP…
Troops rescue 8 abducted wedding guests in Kano–Katsina joint operation
Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 persons abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding venue on Wednesday, in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area, Kano…