Author: David Great

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control, NAFDAC, on Wednesday in Ibadan, Oyo State, began the destruction of fake products worth N43 billion. The exercise tagged “Investigation and Enforcement, Lagos destruction of fake, expired, substandard and falsified drugs, medical devices and unwholesome regulated products” was carried out at Moniya dumpsite, Ibadan. The NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Christianah Adeyeye, was represented by the agency’s Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, Shaba Mohammed. She said the products being destroyed comprised food additives, unsafe cosmetics, counterfeits and other expired NAFDAC regulated products. These were seized by the agency from manufacturers, importers and…

In a bid to cushion the effect of the hardship being experienced by the citizens, the Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N50,000 each to 1,000 less-privileged women in Nasarawa State. Speaking during the money presentation at the Government House Lafia on Thursday, Tinubu said the gesture was aimed at ameliorating the sufferings of women in the state. Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by Silifat Abdullahi-Sule, the Wife of the Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, further explained that the beneficiaries were drawn from rural communities across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state. She said, “Senator…

Victor Olatunji became the first Nigerian to score and provide an assist on his Champions League debut in Sparta Prague’s 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg on Wednesday. Lining up alongside Veljko Birmancevic and Lukas Haraslin, the Sokoto-born forward made an immediate impact in Europe, delivering a standout performance from the start. Lars Friis’ side extended their unbeaten streak to 15 matches across all competitions, starting strong at the Epet Arena by taking an early lead in the second minute, courtesy of Kaan Kairinen’s strike. The Finnish midfielder capitalized on a loose ball following a brilliant save by goalkeeper Janis Blaswich,…

Following the proposed release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon into the River Niger and River Benue, states along the flood path have started planning temporary shelters for affected residents. The Federal Government alerted Nigerians on Tuesday to the plan by the Cameroonian authorities to release water from the Lagdo Dam. A statement by the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Muhammed, listed 11 states at risk. They are Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross Rivers, and Rivers. On Wednesday, the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics of…

The management of the University of Ibadan has confirmed that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has approved loan applications for 3,283 students at the institution. In an internal memo issued on Wednesday, the management noted that while the loans had been approved, the funds had yet to be received. The memo, signed by the institution’s Registrar, G. O. Salisu, instructed the heads of departments to permit students whose loans had been approved to sit for the first-semester examinations. “Further to our circular number REG/13/I.26 of 13 September 2024, I write to inform the University of Ibadan community that the…

The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over an imminent building collapse at Mopol 20 Barracks, Onigbongbo in the Ikeja area of the state. This is as the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency is set to begin an emergency evacuation at the old block 3 section of the barracks. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, said its response team had assessed some parts of the structure and found them to be in a precarious condition. Oke-Osanyintolu stated the building and adjacent structures would also be evacuated immediately to prevent any loss of…

In a bid to address persistent traffic violations and congestion in key areas of the city, the Lagos State Taskforce carried out a major enforcement operation in Obalende and Oworonshoki, leading to the impoundment of 56 vehicles and the arrest of seven individuals. The comprehensive crackdown, led by the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, is part of an ongoing campaign to restore order on Lagos roads, particularly targeting commercial bus operators who contribute significantly to gridlock in busy areas. According to Akerele, repeated warnings to these drivers have gone unheeded, prompting more aggressive enforcement. “The situation…

The Vaccine Alliance, Gavi and Bavarian Nordic on Wednesday announced an Advance Purchase Agreement to secure 500,000 doses of the Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) mpox vaccine, which will be supplied to countries in Africa affected by the mpox outbreak. The doses are scheduled for delivery in 2024, according to a press statement issued by Gavi. The statement noted that the vaccines will be funded by Gavi’s First Response Fund, a new financial mechanism created in June 2024 to provide rapid funding for vaccine purchases during health emergencies. As of the end of week 35 of 2024, a total of…

Stefano Pioli, the 58-year-old Italian coach, has been chosen to take over from Luis Castro as coach of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday, Stefano Pioli is already on his way to Riyadh to sign a contract and be officially presented by Al Nassr. At the end of last season, Pioli left AC Milan, with whom he still had a contract this season although he no longer managed the team. Pioli has been a senior coach since 2003 and has spent his entire career in Italy, where he has coached…

Real Madrid kicked off the defence of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) title with a 3-1 win over VfB Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabéu, extending their unbeaten home run in this competition to 14 games in the process. Since 2009/10 and their previous UCL appearances, Stuttgart have twice seen their club relegated and have only enjoyed three Bundesliga top-half finishes. Under Sebastian Hoeneß, though, they are a different proposition, and after a second-placed finish last term, they are now back amongst the elite. To kick-off with a visit to Real, the 15-time Champions and current holders, only underlines how far…