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Tinubu Urges S’ east Politicians to Emulate Late Michael Okpara’s Politics
Tinubu Urges S’ east Politicians to Emulate Late Michael Okpara’s Politics
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, charged the South-east political class to emulate the brand of inclusive politics played by the Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara.
Tinubu gave the charge, when he inaugurated the renovated and retrofitted Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia.
The president, represented by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, described Okpara as a visionary politician, who positioned the region at the centre of national politics.
He said that the late elder statesman played to the centre and created a place for the South-east in the business of nation building.
He commended the Abia State Government for the transformation of the edifice, saying that the structure had become a modern landmark, worthy of the late Okpara’s memory.
Tinubu said that he holds the South-east in high regard and has demonstrated it through his inclusiveness in governance, which focuses on nation building and even socioeconomic development of the country.
He said that he was in Abia to inaugurate various projects that would improve the well-being of the residents.
“Some are federal projects performed by the governor; others are state projects.
“But projects, whether they are federal or state, the important thing is to touch the lives of the people of our state,” the president said.
In a remark, the state Governor, Dr Alex Otti, recalled that the auditorium was abandoned for many years until his administration began its renovation in late 2023.
“Today, it is a standing edifice worthy of beholding and by the time we make a step inside, Your Excellency, you will be happy with the quality of work that is done,” Otti said.
The event was attended by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Benjamin Kalu, the lawmaker representing Abia South Senatorial Zone, Senator Enyinnya Abaribe, and the Deputy Governor of Abia, Mr Ikechukwu Emetu.
Others are the Speaker of the Abia House of Assembly, Mr Emmanuel Emeruwa, the former Deputy Governor of Abia, Chief Ude Oko-Chukwu, and top government functionaries, amongst other dignitaries. (NAN)
President Bola Tinubu on Friday, charged the South-east political class to emulate the brand of inclusive politics played by the Premier of the defunct Eastern Region, late Dr Michael Okpara.
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Unity at any cost? AES states jointly leave the ICC
Withdrawing from the global court shows that the Alliance of Sahel States prioritises joint action, whatever the consequences. The post Unity at any cost? AES states jointly leave the ICC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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NAFDAC Seals Off Two Chinese Supermarkets, Eight Cosmetic Shops in Abuja
NAFDAC Seals Off Two Chinese Supermarkets, Eight Cosmetic Shops in Abuja
* Confiscates goods worth N170m
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off two chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market, Abuja, confiscating products worth over N170 million.
The agency also said that it has shut down eight cosmetics shops within Wuse Market for the sale of banned, expired and unregistered cosmetics, aphrodisiacs and aesthetic medicines.
In a statement on Friday signed by its Deputy Director of Public Relations/Protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi, NAFDAC said: “Acting on the directive of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the enforcement team confiscated and evacuated offending products worth over N170 million.”
It said the action was as a result of flagrant violation of extant laws governing the sale, distribution, and labelling of regulated products in Nigeria.
The statement said that the supermarkets situated on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street in Jabi District, Abuja, were sealed off following credible consumer complaints and subsequent surveillance by NAFDAC Enforcement Team.
According to NAFDAC, its investigations revealed that the operators of the chinese supermarkets were engaged in the sale of unregistered food items and products labelled exclusively in chinese language, contrary to NAFDAC’s mandatory labelling policy requiring English translations for the Nigerian market and regulatory understanding.
“Despite initial resistance and denials by the foreign nationals at Ebitu Street that the supermarket is yet to commence operation, the enforcement team confirmed that the outlet was in full operation and selling unregistered regulated products,” it added.
According to NAFDAC, eight cosmetics shops within Wuse Market were sealed off by its enforcement team for the sale of banned, expired and unregistered cosmetics, aphrodisiacs and aesthetic medicines.
The agency said that certain individuals had been illegally presenting themselves, “as dermatologists and pharmacists, prescribing and selling harmful products to unsuspecting consumers under the guise of body enhancement, skin whitening, aesthetic improvement for ladies and manpower for men.
“Some of the cosmetics products seized include Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement, Curvy Weight Gain, Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies, Collagen, Royal Jelly, Glutathone Whitening Gummies, White doll, Dr. Gallery Plus, Maiz Zaki Syrup, Original Herbal Yellow fever, Sickle Cell Medicine, Dr. Nafisa Herbal Medicine, Dynewell Syrup, White Blinks, and so on”.
While responding to the development, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, restated the agency’s mandate to protect the health of Nigerians against exposure to dangerous chemicals and toxic substances which are linked to serious health risks, including skin cancer, kidney damage, irritability and memory loss.
She said NAFDAC is committed to enforcing compliance with regulations and advised Nigerian consumers to patronize only products duly registered by NAFDAC.
She also urged foreign nationals and investors intending to import or market products in Nigeria to visit NAFDAC offices nationwide for product registration and regulatory guidance.
In addition, Adeyeye urged members of the public to report suspicious sales outlets or products to the nearest NAFDAC offices.
* Confiscates goods worth N170m Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off two chinese supermarkets located in the Jabi
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Court dismisses suit against Akpabio, Senate, over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio challenging the legality of the six months suspension slammed on the Kogi Central Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti over alleged misconduct. The suit instituted by one Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others was thrown out by the
Court dismisses suit against Akpabio, Senate, over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed against the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio challenging the legality of the six months suspension slammed on the Kogi Central Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti over alleged misconduct.
The suit instituted by one Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others was thrown out by the Judge on ground that they have no locus standi (legal authority) to bring the matter before the court.
Marked FHC/ABJ/CS/654/2025, the suit challenged the validity of the suspension of Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti for various reasons.
Among others, the plaintiffs prayed the court to void the suspension of Natasha on the ground that their Senatorial District will ashortchanged recall with immediate effect.
Various grounds were advanced by the plaintiffs for their request for invalidation of the suspension, among which are that their Senatorial District would be shortchanged in the Senate.
In his judgment on Friday, Justice Omotosho held that the 10 plaintiffs lacked locus standi to Institute the action.
He subsequently dismissed their suit for want of merit.
Court dismisses suit against Akpabio, Senate, over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension
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Bauchi stakeholders demand stronger tobacco control, push for higher taxes
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have renewed calls for tougher tobacco control measures, with emphasis on effective taxation, to shield citizens from the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke. The demand was made during a training workshop on smoke-free policy implementation, organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Speaking at the workshop, Solomon Adoga,
Bauchi stakeholders demand stronger tobacco control, push for higher taxes
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have renewed calls for tougher tobacco control measures, with emphasis on effective taxation, to shield citizens from the dangers of smoking and second-hand smoke.
The demand was made during a training workshop on smoke-free policy implementation, organized by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)
Speaking at the workshop, Solomon Adoga, representing CISLAC, described tobacco control as a pressing public health priority, reminding participants that Article 8 of the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) obliges governments to protect citizens from exposure to tobacco smoke.
“Several countries have enforced smoke-free environments, but Nigeria is still lagging behind. Despite the National Tobacco Control Act (2015), weak enforcement means millions of Nigerians remain at risk from both direct and second-hand smoking,” Adoga said.
He noted that the Act provides for a National Tobacco Control Committee and other frameworks, but poor implementation undermines its effectiveness.
DAILYPOST reports that participants including civil society groups, NGOs, and media representatives—expressed concern about the growing health and social burden of tobacco use, stressing that smoke also endangers non-smokers in homes, workplaces, and public spaces.
They urged the Bauchi State Government to domesticate the national law by creating state-specific legislation and policies, while fostering inter-agency collaboration to ensure enforcement.
CISLAC also underscored the role of taxation in reducing consumption while providing sustainable government revenue.
“Tobacco taxation is a win-win: it discourages smoking, protects public health, and generates funds that can support healthcare and other critical services,” Adoga stated.
Bauchi stakeholders demand stronger tobacco control, push for higher taxes
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Jeff Bezos predicts AI boom will reshape global economy despite bubble
Jeff Bezos believes artificial intelligence will reshape the global economy, even if today’s rush of capital into the field looks unsustainable. The post Jeff Bezos predicts AI boom will reshape global economy despite bubble appeared first on Nairametrics.
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SEC fines Stanbic IBTC Capital N50.1 million over GTCO public offer process
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has imposed a fine of N50.145 million on Stanbic IBTC Capital Limited for regulatory breaches tied to Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc’s (GTCO Plc) public offer of shares. The post SEC fines Stanbic IBTC Capital N50.1 million over GTCO public offer process appeared first on Nairametrics.
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Meta seeks out-of-court settlement with NDPC amid $32.8 million data privacy sanction
Meta Platforms Inc., parent company of Facebook and Instagram, on Friday, has sought an out-of-court settlement with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), after filing a lawsuit challenging the latter’s $32.8 million fine and a series of compliance orders issued against the former for alleged data privacy violations involving Nigerian users. The post Meta seeks out-of-court settlement with NDPC amid $32.8 million data privacy sanction appeared first on Nairametrics.
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2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen leads Star-studded Super Eagles squad
2026 World Cup Qualifier: Osimhen leads Star-studded Super Eagles squad
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Miyetti Allah debunks ‘resignation’ claims, says Association remains united
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has debunked reports of a mass resignation within its ranks, describing them as “concocted, and misleading’’ In a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Amb. Mohammed Tasiu Suleiman, the group clarified that those parading themselves as having resigned were either suspended or dismissed over gross misconduct.
Miyetti Allah debunks ‘resignation’ claims, says Association remains united
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has debunked reports of a mass resignation within its ranks, describing them as “concocted, and misleading’’
In a statement by its National Public Relations Officer, Amb. Mohammed Tasiu Suleiman, the group clarified that those parading themselves as having resigned were either suspended or dismissed over gross misconduct.
“You cannot resign from a position you no longer hold,” Suleiman said, insisting the individuals are impostors bent on creating a false crisis.
He affirmed that the association’s leadership under Alh. Dr Abdullahi Bello Bodejo remains solid and fully committed to protecting the welfare, unity, and progress of pastoralists nationwide.
Miyetti Allah also reiterated its advocacy for grazing reserves and a dedicated nomadic ministry to address challenges facing Fulani herders, stressing its unwavering pursuit of peace, unity, and development.
Dismissing the alleged resignations as a “laughable charade” aimed at laundering battered reputations, the association urged the public to disregard the claims.
“The Fulani nation is bigger than individuals,” Suleiman declared, adding that Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore remains the authentic voice of Fulani pastoralists across Nigeria and Africa.
Miyetti Allah debunks ‘resignation’ claims, says Association remains united
