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50 Percent of Drugs in Circulation Are Fake, Warns Pharmacists’ Association

50 Percent of Drugs in Circulation Are Fake, Warns Pharmacists’ Association The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised a grave alarm, disclosing that over 50 percent of medicines currently in circulation across the country may be fake or substandard. This shocking revelation, made by the National Chairman of the ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh […]

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Lagos Seals Lekki School Over Environmental Violation, Cites Wastewater Pollution

Lagos Seals Lekki School Over Environmental Violation, Cites Wastewater Pollution The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental pollution in the affluent Lekki axis, sealing a school in the area over the unlawful discharge of wastewater. The enforcement, carried out by relevant state environmental agencies, underscores the government’s renewed commitment to ensuring environmental […]

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Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Shun Insults, Engage With Facts

Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Shun Insults, Engage With Facts Rauf Aregbesola, the interim National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), has charged party supporters to elevate political discourse by shunning insults and personal attacks, urging them instead to challenge opponents with verifiable facts and focus on the substantive issues affecting Nigerians. Aregbesola, […]

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Edo Confirms 86 Dengue Fever Cases Amidst Multiple Outbreaks, Activates Emergency Response

Edo Confirms 86 Dengue Fever Cases Amidst Multiple Outbreaks, Activates Emergency Response The Edo State Ministry of Health on Friday, July 4, 2025, officially confirmed an outbreak of Dengue fever within the state, reporting a total of 86 confirmed cases across several local government areas. The announcement signals a heightened public health concern as authorities […]

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Days of Empty Promises and Abandoned Projects Are Over, Declares President Tinubu

Days of Empty Promises and Abandoned Projects Are Over, Declares President Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has strongly declared an end to the era of unfulfilled promises and abandoned projects across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of Nigeria, asserting that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results to its citizens. The President […]

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Federal High Court Finds Senator Natasha Guilty of Contempt, Imposes ₦5 Million Fine

Federal High Court Finds Senator Natasha Guilty of Contempt, Imposes ₦5 Million Fine The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, guilty of contempt of court and has ordered her to pay a fine of ₦5 million. The ruling, delivered by Justice Binta Nyako on Friday, […]

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Lagos Doctors Reject FG’s New Pay Structure, Warn of Imminent Healthcare Crisis

Lagos Doctors Reject FG’s New Pay Structure, Warn of Imminent Healthcare Crisis The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has vehemently rejected the Federal Government’s newly proposed pay structure for medical and dental officers, warning that its implementation could trigger a profound crisis in the nation’s already fragile healthcare system. This local rejection reinforces […]

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Peter Obi: Forming Broad Coalition for 2027 Poll a Complex Undertaking

Peter Obi: Forming Broad Coalition for 2027 Poll a Complex Undertaking The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has indicated the profound complexities and strategic deliberations involved in his decision to align with a new, broad-based opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. While the precise words “wasn’t an easy […]

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Anambra Court Jails Woman Five Years for Human Trafficking

Anambra Court Jails Woman Five Years for Human Trafficking A woman has been sentenced to five years imprisonment by a court in Anambra State for her involvement in human trafficking, marking a significant victory in the ongoing fight against the illicit trade in persons. The judgment underscores the commitment of law enforcement agencies and the […]

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FG Declares End to Dormant Oil Fields, Vows to Revoke Licenses to Boost Production

FG Declares End to Dormant Oil Fields, Vows to Revoke Licenses to Boost Production The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to oil and gas firms holding undeveloped oil field licenses, declaring an end to the “era of speculative licensing” and vowing to withdraw permits from operators who fail to actively develop their assets. […]

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Amaechi Dumps APC, Declares Nigeria “Completely Destroyed” Under Current Leadership

Amaechi Dumps APC, Declares Nigeria “Completely Destroyed” Under Current Leadership Former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has sensationally resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that Nigeria is “completely destroyed” and in dire need of a total overhaul. Amaechi made the bombshell announcement on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, […]

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Naira Under Pressure: Parallel Market Rate Hits N1,585/$ Amid FX Volatility

Naira Under Pressure: Parallel Market Rate Hits N1,585/$ Amid FX Volatility The Nigerian Naira has experienced significant pressure in the unofficial foreign exchange market, with the parallel market rate reportedly reaching N1,585 to the US dollar recently, reflecting the ongoing volatility in the country’s currency landscape. While the rate has seen some minor fluctuations and […]

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Tragedy in Niger State: Two Children Among Hundreds Claimed by Devastating Mokwa Floods

Tragedy in Niger State: Two Children Among Hundreds Claimed by Devastating Mokwa Floods Amidst the ongoing devastation caused by unprecedented floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, a grim report has emerged confirming the drowning of two children, adding to the escalating death toll of a catastrophe that has claimed hundreds of lives. […]

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Anambra Governorship Poll to Be Litmus Test for ADC’s Growing Strength, Says Candidate John Nwosu

Anambra Governorship Poll to Be Litmus Test for ADC’s Growing Strength, Says Candidate John Nwosu As campaigns for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election gather momentum, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is positioning the crucial poll as a significant test of its burgeoning strength and the viability of its newly formed coalition. The […]

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Anambra State Condemns Ogboji Killings, Vows Swift Justice for Victims

Anambra State Condemns Ogboji Killings, Vows Swift Justice for Victims The Anambra State Government has unequivocally condemned the brutal killing of at least 10 individuals in the Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area, promising swift and thorough action to bring the perpetrators to justice. The heinous attack, which occurred on Monday evening, June 30, […]

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Youths Set NDLEA Office Ablaze, Vandalize Emir’s Palace in Kwara Over Worsening Insecurity

Youths Set NDLEA Office Ablaze, Vandalize Emir’s Palace in Kwara Over Worsening Insecurity A wave of public anger over escalating insecurity and rampant kidnappings culminated in violent protests on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Lafiagi, headquarters of Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. Irate youths set ablaze the office of the National Drug Law […]

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FG Urges Stronger Regional Ties to Transform Borders, Curb Conflicts

FG Urges Stronger Regional Ties to Transform Borders, Curb Conflicts The Federal Government has called for intensified regional collaboration among African nations to transform international borders from sources of conflict into conduits for peace, economic development, and integration. This appeal was made by the Director General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, during […]

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Coalition to Unseat Tinubu Will Fail, Sokoto Firmly Behind President – APC Chair

Coalition to Unseat Tinubu Will Fail, Sokoto Firmly Behind President – APC Chair The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Isa Sadiq Achida, has confidently declared that any political coalition formed to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections is destined to fail. Achida asserted that the […]

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APC Chieftain Warns Against ‘Nauseating’ VP Slot Tussle, Urges Focus on Governance

APC Chieftain Warns Against ‘Nauseating’ VP Slot Tussle, Urges Focus on Governance A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to cease the premature jostling for the 2027 Vice Presidential slot and other positions, stating that such actions could significantly distract President Bola […]

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Top Iranian Cleric Issues Fatwa-Like Warning Against Anyone Harming Supreme Leader, Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric

Top Iranian Cleric Issues Fatwa-Like Warning Against Anyone Harming Supreme Leader, Amidst Trump’s Rhetoric A senior Shia cleric in Iran, Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, has issued a significant religious declaration stating that “any regime or individual threatening the leaders of the Islamic Ummah and acting on those threats qualifies as a Muharib” (one who […]