DG talks tough over banned drugs, says NAFDAC ‘ll not bow to pressure
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday said the agency will not bow to…
UN Sec seeks reparations, justice for Africans over slave trade
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres renewed his calls for Member states and the United Nations to work towards justice and reparations for…
CASA hails IGP Egbetokun on police reforms, condemns smear campaign
The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has strongly condemned what it calls a coordinated campaign of calumny against the…
NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, rains from Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and thunderstorms from Saturday to Monday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook…
WHO action to ban flavoured tobacco, nicotine products
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday launched a new publication and called on governments to urgently ban all flavours…
Naira holds steady at N1,586.15 against Dollar
The Naira remained unchanged on Friday, closing the week at ₦1,586.15 to the Dollar at the official foreign exchange market.…
Plane with Liberian President in landing scare after departure from Nigeria
……..President Boakai and his entourage were safely evacuated A private jet carrying Liberian President Joseph Boakai crash-landed on Thursday night…
NGF commiserates with Niger flood victims
Biodun Esan, IlorinThe Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commiserated with the families affected by the flood in Mokwa, Niger state.NGF…
France to ban smoking in public to protect children-Minister
France is to ban smoking in public outdoor spaces,including beaches, parks, school zones, bus stops and sports facilities starting July…
Army: Troops neutralise 60 terrorists in Bita
……Borno State The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have in an overnight joint land and air operation neutralised 60 terrorists…