NAFDAC condemned the addition of Azodie to palm oil by marketers aiming to enhance color. The agency labeled the practice dangerous and a threat to public health. In Minna, North Central Zonal Director Kenneth Azikwe said traders add Azodie at night to make the oil appear redder, exposing consumers to risk. He warned that NAFDAC will sanction any offenders and reaffirmed its commitment to food safety and quality. Azikwe highlighted regulatory tools such as NAPALMS, RETURATION PORTER, and the NATIONAL SINGLE TRADE WINDOW for service access and feedback, and asked the Niger State Government to provide land for a permanent NAFDAC office complex.
The planned arraignment of Owerri lawyer and activist Chinedu Agu on cyberstalking allegations against Governor Hope Uzodimma stalled when no chief magistrate was available at the Owerri Magistrates Court. Officers from the Inspector General of Police X Squad arrested Agu after a petition by the Imo Democratic Alliance that accused him of inciting and defamatory writings. The state police spokesman stated that the case alleges cyberstalking, defamation, incitement of civil disturbance, and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace while affirming respect for his rights. With magistrates at an official function, lawyers waited for hours before learning proceedings would not hold, and police returned Agu to custody as bar leaders...
The Ebonyi State government disbursed N100 million and relief materials to 894 residents of Enohia Itim in Afikpo after floods between July and August killed eight people and damaged homes and farms. At a distribution event on Wednesday, families of the dead received N1 million each, farmers who lost crops received N500,000 each, and households with damaged property received N250,000 each. Each beneficiary also received four bags of rice and two bags of garri, as well as mattresses and buckets. The Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Monitoring, Ann Aligwe, praised Governor Francis Nwifuru for his swift, welfare-driven actions, which align with his Charter of Needs. Afikpo council chair Timothy Nwachi and affected residents...
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria urged the Federal Government to recognise community pharmacies as primary health care centers without delay. National Chairman Ambrose Ezeh delivered the message in a Wednesday statement and at an Abuja event marking this year’s World Pharmacist Day, seeking formal designation across the country under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said pharmacists often serve as the first point of contact for patients and form an essential link in the system. He noted their easy access and readiness to give free consultations that guide safe medicine use, potential side effects, drug interactions, and adherence. He also urged colleagues to highlight their collective impact and press for a future...
The Niger State Judicial Service Commission confirmed the appointment of 100 new judicial staff after approval from Governor Mohammed Umar Bago. The list covers 10 magistrates, 10 Sharia Court judges, 30 legal research assistants, 20 programme analysts, 15 interpreters, and 15 executive officers. Speaking in Minna, Adamu Usman said the process was transparent and reported that four workers from the High Court and the Sharia Court of Appeal must leave their posts after failing promotion exams three times, under Order 8 Rule 4 f of the NJSC regulations issued in 2025. The commission also formed a panel to review alleged misconduct by Mohammed Shaba, said to have shared a video that disparaged the Chief Judge and the judiciary, with a four...
The Benue State Government launched the Agricultural Mechanisation Outgrower Programme in Makurdi, advancing plans to modernise farming and raise farmer incomes. At the ceremony, cooperative groups received new tractors and other equipment as the administration of Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, represented by Deputy Governor Sam Ode, set a course for wider mechanised production among smallholders. The government promised subsidies for mechanization, with State Commissioner for Agriculture Dr. Benjamin Ashaver guiding the effort and stating that the pilot will serve ten clusters of more than 300 farmers with tools and inputs. Ashaver said the approach targets food security, job creation, and wealth for residents, while partners earned...
The Independent National Electoral Commission authorized political parties to begin campaigning for Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Campaign activities may start Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and must cease at midnight Thursday, February 19, 2026. Electoral Act 2022 provisions guide these timeframes through Section 94(1) and established scheduling requirements. Sam Olumekun from the Information and Voter Education Committee issued the official announcement. Voting will take place Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Electoral Act 2022 Sections 92 and 93 forbid abusive language and physical attacks during campaign events. Parties cannot destroy opponents' materials or interfere with their activities. Public facilities must...
Magnus Abe stated that Rivers State residents have achieved unity during a Wednesday interview on Channels Television's Politics Today program. The former Social Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate addressed President Bola Tinubu's decision to grant national honors to four prominent Ogoniland citizens. Abe emphasized that community members reject further fragmentation among themselves. The former legislator believes presidential actions have established foundations for Ogoniland's transformation.
Abe expressed hopes for regional cooperation that would allow residents to benefit from local natural resources. He acknowledged that previous experiences brought environmental damage and human casualties to the area. The political figure...
A Catholic missionary priest working in The Gambia has denounced Nigeria's inadequate reaction to the murder of Rev Fr Matthew Eya from Nsukka Diocese. Rev Fr Kelvin Ugwu highlighted the stark contrast between responses to two separate shooting incidents that occurred within nine days of each other. Charlie Kirk faced an assassination attempt on September 10, prompting immediate presidential action and the capture of his attacker within 48 hours. Rev Fr Matthew Eya died from gunshot wounds on September 19 while traveling to his parish, yet this tragedy received minimal governmental attention. The priest questioned whether Nigerian leadership remains aware of the incident.
Enugu State authorities condemned the attack and established a...
