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As part of its efforts towards eradicating fake drugs in the society, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has destroyed goods worth N650 million at its Buruku dumpsite in Kaduna.  Speaking to newsmen shortly after the exercise in Kaduna Thursday, the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof. Christian Mojisola Adeyeye, said the exercise was to get rid of spurious NAFDAC regulated products from circulation in Nigeria. According to Prof Adeyeye, “The products being destroyed today are made of substandard and falsely labelled medicines, unwholesome foods products, costimetics and other counterrfeited products. “Drug counterfeiting is an act of economic sabotage and also terrorism against public health.” While commending the Federal Government over the ban on the use codeine syrup, the D.G. who was represented by the Acting Director, North-West Zone, Pharm. Gimba Dauda said, “the decision is to ensuring the reduction in the abuse of the substance

The Nigeria Police have reacted to the “purported kidnap” of Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi West senatorial district. Melaye was reportedly kidnapped Thursday morning at Gwagwalada by unknown gunmen when he was heading to Lokoja to attend a court session. But the Nigeria Police denied knowledge of the kidnap, saying the incident was not reported in any station across the country In a statement made available to newsmen Thursday night by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Jimoh Moshood, the police dared the family members of Melaye or his staff who claimed to have witnessed the alleged abduction, to report the matter to the Police. “Nigeria Police Force have not received any complaint or report in any of its Police Stations or Divisions throughout the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) or any other State of the Federation of the kidnap of Senator Dino Melaye from any of his family member, friend, associate or staff to indicate that the Senator has been kidnapped”, Mo

Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has again attributed Nigeria’s under-performance to the problem of leadership Speaking when he granted audience to a PDP Presidential Aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Thursday, the ex-President, however, said that he had not lost hope because God had blessed Nigeria with men and women of caliber who can stand their own in the world. Chief Obasanjo, after listening to the speeches of Turaki and Boni Haruna (DG Kabiru Tanimu Turaki Campaign Organization), said “we are not short of leadership that can perform”. The former President, who recalled that he consulted widely in 1998/1999 just as Turaki is doing now, revealed that he accepted to be drafted into the presidential campaign because of the need to unite the country. “Listening to you, I believe you have got the concerns of Nigerians today in the area of security, economy and cohesion. Anybody who will lead Nigeria to the promised land will

THE National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has threatened to expel from the party, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, for their failure to inaugurate boards of parastatals under their ministries. He said when expelled, they will be booted out of the federal cabinet as rebels as they will not have grounds to remain. Speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja on Monday after a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, he said if the president could condone the indiscipline of ministers, he as a party boss, he cannot condone their disrespect for the party. Oshiomhole was reported to have written to the ministers on July 12, giving them a seven-day ultimatum within which to inaugurate all boards under their ministries or face the wrath of the party as according to him, their action was an affront to the position of the National Executive Council (NEC) and the subsequent presid

The 37 lawmakers from the house of Representatives have renounced their APC membership and have moved to other parties causing a massive blow to the ruling party. 32 went on to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Of the five left, four joined forces with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The last lawmaker announced his renunciation of PDP but did not state which party he would be decamping to. The former APC reps announced their defection on Tuesday during the plenary session, 36 lawmakers of the 37 stated dissatisfaction with the division experienced at all levels of the APC as the reason for their defection. Among of the said defectors were: Sani Rano, Barry Mpigi, Ali Madaki, Dickson Tackighir, Hassan Saleh, Danburam Nuhu, Mark Gbilah, Razak Atunwa, Ahmed Bichi, Abdulsamad Dasuki and Zakari Mohammed. While it has widely been reported that Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara might be defecting, his name was not among the defectors, neither was that

Ahead 2019 general elections, former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on politicians not to yield to any form of negative influence by godfathers. He also urged political godfathers to yield to people’s yearning in preparation for 2019, and advised them to steer clear of anti-party activities. Jonathan gave the advice when he received Sen. Philip Gyunka, who visited him in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that though there was nothing wrong with having godfathers, but they should not be clogs in the wheel of progress. “I have no problem with the issue of godfathers because as a Christian, if you are taking a child for baptism, there is this concept of godfather or godmother. “These are people that are supposed to help mentor the children and give advice from time to time. Godfather should not be used negatively. Read Also: Hate Speech: Jonathan Shades Buhari On Facebook “For example, if you come from a community that participates actively in wrestling with neighbouring communit

The senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani, has disclosed that ‘some plain clothes men’ visited his Abuja residence on Tuesday morning. He made this known in a tweet via his verified Twitter handle. Recall that Senate President Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu had their residences invaded in the Maitama and Apo areas of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja earlier today. While denying that his house was under siege by security agencies, Sani said he was ready for any political persecution from the authorities. Read Also: I have not defected yet – Sen. Sani He tweeted, “ My house is not under siege but I’ve received calls that ‘some plain clothes men’ just came to my Abuja residence asking of me, after I’ve have left for office. I’m available. I’m a Revolutionary. We’ve been through this in the years of the Struggle. ” Sani was arrested by the Sani Abacha-led junta on treason-related charges in t

News filtering in this morning reveals that police officers have blocked both the entry and exit routes to the Lake Chad residence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki Reports have it that this obstruction by the police prevented the Senate President from honoring the invitation by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris at 8 a.m Saraki’s convoy which hit the road at around 6:58 am on Tuesday morning to honour the police invite is currently stranded as the police has refused him passage. Below are pictures as shared by Saraki’s aide, Yusuf Alabere; We bring the news to you as it comes.....

Following warning of impending doom for President Muhammadu Buhari and lawmakers by Father Mbaka, Nigerians have reacted. Nigerians have reacted following the latest prophecy by the Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka concerning President Muhammadu Buhari and lawmakers. The prophecy has stirred controversies on social media. The fiery priest had on Sunday during a sermon at the Adoration ground, Enugu state, warned President Buhari and members of the federal legislature of impending doom. He advised the President to travel to Rome where he would seek God’s forgiveness for the blood of men of God and innocent men, women and children killed under his watch. Mbaka said there will be disaster if highly and lowly-placed leaders in the country failed to ask God for forgiveness. In response, some Nigerians took to their Twitter handles to express divergent opinions on the prophecy. Some criticised the Catholic priest for condemning Buhari afte

The Lagos state police command has reported that a 19 year old lady, Dorcas Adilewa, allegedly faked her own kidnapping in order to defraud her father. The teenager arranged for her own kidnap in collusion with a friend who provided a location and a means of contact to the supposed kidnap victim’s father. The Police commissioner for Lagos state Police Commissioner confirmed to reporters that the suspects were arrested following a report made by the father of the supposed kidnap victim at the police station. “On July 7 at about 5 p.m., Adilewa Taiwo of No. 3, Kosumi Lane, Bello-Ketu, Lagos, reported at Ketu Police Station that he received a call from phone number 09057432362. He was told that his daughter, Dorcas Adilewa, was being held hostage and that if he does not want her killed, he should pay a ransom of N600,000 to secure her release” The Police commissioner reiterated that the police started investigations immediately and used geo-location to locate where the call came fr

According to tweets from the Senate President , President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly wants the Senate President to be arrested and detained in the next 72 hours to prevent him from defecting with other senators on Thursday. The following are his tweets: We bring the news to you as it comes.....

R&B singer R. Kelly has lashed out at critics over his alleged mistreatment of women by releasing a 19 minute long song in which he reveals he was also a victim of sexual harassment contrary to the claims against him. Kelly otherwise known as Robert Kelly known for his story telling prowess in his songs has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in recent years; this time however he wants to tell his own side of the story. Entitled “I Admit,” the marathon song is heavy on denials than acknowledgement as the R&B master vents frustration over the stream of allegations against him. “I never thought it would come to this, to be the most disrespected artist, So I had to write a song about this, ’cause they always take my words and twist it.” he sings in the opening verse. Halfway through the song, R. Kelly reveals that he was sexually assaulted by a family member from a young age until he was 14. “So scared to say something / So I just put the blame on me / Now here I am,

The splinter political group the Reformed- All Progressives Congress (R –APC) has accused the APC led government of failing Nigerians, adding that that its members had hoped to build an egalitarian society under the All Progressives Congress. This was revealed by the Chairman of the reformed All Progressive Congress (R-APC), Buba Galadima, who gave more insight into his break away from the All Progressives Congress (APC) while speaking on Channels Television’s special political programme, Roadmap 2019. Speaking on the programme, he accused the Muhammadu Buhari led APC government of performing as badly as the party it was voted in to replace, adding that the government has failed Nigerians especially in the areas of security, the economy and the rule of law. He asserted that when the APC came into power in 2015, it made several promises to Nigerians, many of which it has failed to fulfill as at today. According to Galadima, “It was our conviction that we will build an egalitaria

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Sunday called on the nation’s youths to venture into entrepreneurship through their cell-phones as a way of self-employment and creating job opportunities for others. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, gave the charge while delivering the Fourth Convocation Lecture of the Adeleke University, Ede in the State of Osun, on Sunday. In his paper with the title, “National Economic Development Through Entrepreneurship: The Role of Private Universities in Nigeria,” Saraki said it has become imperative for youths not to see their phones as fashion accessories alone, but potent platforms to launch themselves into entrepreneurship and gainful self-employment. Saraki said: “To the graduating students, I will say that it is perhaps true that Nigerian youths are not currently maximising the potential that social media has for stimulating entrepreneurship in many areas, including those

Reverend Father Mbaka has come with more messages for President Buhari again. This time he claims to have seen disaster coming and that Angels are warming up to receive the President. Father Mbaka in a live sermon from his Adoration Ministry church affirmed the following on Sunday according to one of his church members who decided to share some excerpts of the message on social media. Father Mbaka said amongst many other things that President Buhari had no reason to put a stop to the killings in the country because he was a former coup plotter; Mbaka says otherwise he would have identified the killers ravaging the country by now. He continued further that the president would have personally gone to Benue if it was Imams that had been killed. Mbaka accused the president of deliberately avoiding Benue stating that he had no reason not to have attended the burials of victims of violence in Benue. Supernatural disaster is coming he warned, Angels are warming up, Nigerians should not

Controversial entertainer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy has vowed to defend the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) right in Nigeria, his daughter Dewy being one. With Dewy revealing she is in a lesbian relationship recently, Charly Boy who sometime ago sparked rumour of similar identity, going by a suggestive photoshoot of himself and television show-host, Denrele Edun, announced his readiness to defend the LGBT via an Instagram post on Sunday. Same-sex sexual activity or marriage attracts 14 years imprisonment in Nigeria, but Charly Boy who, from indications is not himself a homosexual says he is ready to wear his activism garment again in defence of the LGBT in Nigeria. He recounted how he had fought for the rights of commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada riders, as well as musicians during his times as president of Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). “All that I have done for over 50 years of my life is to root for the underdogs… Now I

While we slept, Duncan Mighty, popularly known as Wene Mighty came and filled our ears with songs. As hilarious as it might seem, some artistes have a way of reasserting their presence when least expected, and such has been the case for the Rivers State born artiste. The ‘Port Harcourt First son’ who came into the Nigerian Music industry as a producer and sound engineer in 2006 and later delved into the singing aspect which apparently paid off and he stuck to. In 2010, his second studio album, Legacy(Ahamefuna) made him the rave of the industry, with its frontline single, Port Harcourt Son gaining him airplay even in Lagos and also earning him the nickname and title; Port Harcourt First Son. He continued to make music and released three other albums up until 2016, which didn’t get as much airplay. After being reportedly involved in politics and oil business in the Niger Delta for so long, one would think the art of music making was lost on him already; but he surprised us with a co

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got yesterday a reply to its threat to boycott next year’s elections. You are being hunted by your past, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole told the main opposition party. The PDP fired back, saying APC was jittery over coalition between PDP and 38 others. Senate President Bukola Saraki and House Speaker Yakubu Dogara and others are believed to be on their way to the PDP, but the APC is urging them to stay. Also yesterday, Reformed APC chief Kawu Baraje said the group had decided to leave APC. Oshiomhole said the PDP was being haunted by its past treatment of electoral contests as a do-or-die affair, adding that the APC will not be intimidated by any threat of the PDP or any other party as it was committed to the sustenance of democracy and the sanctity of one man, one vote. The APC Chairman, who spoke when he received the report of the Osun State governorship primary from the chairman of the primary election p

ADO-EKITI —WORKERS in Ekiti State, under the aegis of Ekiti State Organized Labour, yesterday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to Governor Ayo Fayose to pay all arrears of salaries and pensions of retirees. This was as the Governor-elect of the state, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has advised the outgoing governor to devote the June 2018 federal allocation of N5.52 billion to the payment of salaries and other entitlements of workers. The workers urged Governor Fayose to clear all arrears of workers’ entitlements before a new government takes office on October 16. The workers’ demands were contained in a bulletin issued in Ado-Ekiti and made available to newsmen. The bulletin reads in part: “Workers in the public service of Ekiti State have been suffering over the years with nobody to rescue them in relation to the payment of salaries, pensions and other benefits. “The import of this is that the condition of service of an average the worker in Ekiti is deplorable or poor despite the huge funds

HERDSMEN ATTACKS: Imo Catholic priest cries out OWERRI—A Catholic priest in Imo State, Reverend Father Kizito Onyeka yesterday said that due to the level of reported killings in the country, citizens are now in search of a good shepherd to rescue them. Armed herdsmen Delivering his sermon at St Matthias Church Urratta, Owerri North Local Government Area, he also urged the electorate ahead of 2019 general elections not to sell their conscience in exchange for material things. This came as a security expert, Gill Onwudiwe of the American Emergency Alert System said training the locals with the newly invented emergency alert systems could end the herdsmen attacks among other violent crimes in the communities. According to the priest who was worried over the series of reported killings by suspected herdsmen, “there are massive killings and bloodshed in Nigeria. This is because those called to be shepherds are not really shepherds. Nigeria has failed in leadership. “If you look ar

Nollywood Actress, Tracy Daniels in a recent chat with Vanguard has revealed why she has been missing in movies in recent times. She blamed the ugly development on some notable Production companies, lamenting their discriminatory attitudes towards the home-based actors. According to her, apart from the fact that good scripts have been hard to come by in recent times, most notable production companies are only featuring what she calls “UK returnee-actors” in their movies. Stressing further, she said “It’s so bad that the discrimination is now based on who speaks foreign accent fluently and talent is no longer the yardstick for selecting actors to feature in movies.” “Most of us who are based in the country have been ‘benched’ by the giant production companies simply because they want to cast British-trained actors to shoot Nigerian version of American superhero film, Black Panther.” We bring the news to you as it comes.....

The All Progressives Congress has offered its aggrieved National Assembly members automatic tickets in their constituencies in a last-ditch effort to stop the impending defection of the lawmakers from the party. This offer, among others, has become necessary to scuttle the planned mass defection of the legislators, which has been slated for the floor of the National Assembly this week. Investigations by The Punch showed that aggrieved APC senators and members of the House of Reps were determined to formally announce their defection before the National Assembly goes on its eight-week recess on Thursday. It was gathered that the lawmakers would like to take a final decision on their continued membership of the APC this week to be sure of the platform on which they would contest the 2019 elections. Primaries of most of the political parties will hold between August and September, a period the National Assembly may still be on vacation. It was learnt that the only thing that could

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday in Ibadan charged Nigerian women to fight for their political and economic relevance instead of accepting to be confined to the other room. Obasanjo spoke on the topic, ‘My understanding of women aspiration in business and politics’ at an event organised by Initiative for Information, Arts and Culture Development in Nigeria and The American Corner, Ibadan. At the programme, which was held in support of women’s participation in government, political processes and the work place, Obasanjo said it was a huge shame that no woman was among the 50 people that drew the Nigerian constitution. He said he encouraged women to join politics by ensuring that nine women were chosen to serve in his cabinet when he was the president. He pointed out that Nigeria was ranked far below South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia and Mauritania among countries that encouraged women in politics. He said:- “No longer should our women allow themselves to be cons

“If they don ’t agree to using a condom , I kick them out,” says Foxxy Angel, a 47-year- old platinum blonde sex worker, sporting some fearsome tattoos , in Amsterdam ’s notorious red light district . The Netherlands ’ biggest city is almost synonymous with the sex shops, brothels and prostitutes huddled in the narrow streets close to the main train station , drawing perhaps even more tourists than they do clientele. Some of the city ’s quaint narrow houses serve as brothels with their characteristic bay windows on the ground floor , where the sex workers sit under red neon lights awaiting the next customer . It is no coincidence that the organisers of this year ’s International AIDS Conference, which starts on Monday , chose to hold it in Europe’s city of sin . “When we chose Amsterdam , it was very much with the idea of shining a light on the most vulnerable people exposed to HIV,” the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS, says Linda- Gail Bekker , president of the Int

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday consoled victims of the Jos market fire which destroyed more than 200 shops . In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu , the President said he was devastated by the scale of economic losses suffered by hard- working and ordinary Nigerians who believe in self - reliance to support themselves. “Trading and agriculture remain the mainstay of these hardworking businessmen and women and every democratic leader would genuinely feel the pains of the victims of this fire disaster . “With profound sense of empathy, I am touched by the large - scale economic losses suffered by the victims of this fire disaster . The role of these enterprising Nigerians in the economy of our country cannot be underestimated,” the President said. Buhari said he was worried that the latest fire disaster at the Jos market was the third in less than 10 years . “As you count your losses , I send you my heartfelt commiserations ove