PCN seals 531 illegal pharmacies, medicine premises in FCT
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed up 531 illegal pharmacies and patent medicines premises in the Federal Capital Territory, for various offences. Meanwhile, the council has concluded plans…
I lost over N10m to Abuja market fire, trader laments
A trader in the Old Karu market in a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has lamented her financial loss over the fire that engulfed the market on Thursday…
Failure to stabilise naira forcing multinationals out of Nigeria — HURIWA
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has blamed the mass exodus of multinational companies out of the country on the inability of the governor of the Central Bank…
FCT area council chairmen’s tenure ends 2026, says INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has clarified that the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital…
Benue shifts LG election to Nov 16
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has shifted the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while…
Nigerians strive to bring mangrove forests back to life
On a riverbank in the Niger Delta, a group of residents in rubber boots has been working to restore one of Nigeria’s most precious and damaged ecosystems — its mangrove…
Reps committee suspends sales of Kaduna Poly property
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has suspended the allocation of land and houses in Kaduna Polytechnic to non-staff of the institution. The suspension followed consideration of the…
Cause of Abuja market fire still unknown – FEMD
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department has again underscored the importance of access in firefighting operations. The agency stated this while mentioning that the cause of the fire incident…
Midnight raids may spark #EndSARS-like protest, law firm warns EFCC
A law firm, Deji Adeyanju and Partners, has cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against acts that can trigger another protest similar to the #EndSARS protest. Although the…
FULL LIST: Nigerian, Lebron James’s son, 56 others make 2024 NBA draft
In a highly anticipated event for basketball enthusiasts worldwide, the 2024 NBA Draft has unveiled its roster, featuring a notable entry: LeBron James’s son among the 58 talented prospects selected.…