Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said a comprehensive list of adulterated wines and drinks are in circulation. In response to this concern, NAFDAC said it will embark on an aggressive campaign to educate the public on effective measures to verify the authenticity of the original products. Acting on intelligence, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, said in a statement that the agency conducted extensive intelligence gathering over several weeks. This proactive approach aimed to collect and collate data on the activities of individuals involved in the production and distribution of substandard and potentially harmful products.…

The Lagos State Government has announced a three-night traffic diversion from 12:00 midnight till 5:00 am at Fadeyi inward Dormalong Bridge, Alaka inward Stadium Flyover Bridge and Dormalong Bridge inward Fadeyi from Thursday, 21st to Saturday, 23rd December, 2023 for the installation of truck barriers. Consequently, Motorists are advised to use the following routes during the nighttime installation of the barriers: During the Installation at Alaka inward Stadium axis: i. Motorists from Eko Bridge/Constain/Iponri inbound Ojuelegba/Alhaji Masha Road will be diverted to the service lane from Alaka via the National Stadium gate to link Barracks or Alhaji Masha Road to…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has cautioned PoS operators over cash availability. This was made known in a statement signed by the Acting Director of Communication and Public Relations, Sidi Ali, on Thursday. The CBN noted that there is a collusion between some Deposit Money Banks and Point-Of-Sale operators affecting the availability of cash and disrupting the seamless circulation of the Naira. The apex bank has warned both parties to immediately desist from such acts or face the law. The apex bank’s reactions came after public outcry that the naira is still not accessible to Nigerians while PoS operators…

To support the most vulnerable Lagosians, the Lagos State Government has again presented cheques to 103 Lagos indigent residents in line with the present administration’s commitment to uplift the marginalised and provide relief during challenging times. Presenting the cheques to the Beneficiaries on Wednesday at Alausa on behalf of the Special Adviser, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, the Permanent Secretary, Engr. Abiola Kosegbe expressed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s unwavering dedication towards the welfare of the indigent Lagosians. She said that the funds being disbursed through the financial assistance programme will enable the indigents to meet their…

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday evening, arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations. Nigeria’s Presidential Jet NAF 001, which conveyed the President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, at 04:55 pm local time. He was welcomed by a waiting crowd of supporters. President Tinubu was received at the airport by Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr. Mrs. Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, among others. Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released a former Minister of State for Power, Olu Agunloye, on bail one week after he was detained. EFCC Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, told Channels Television that Agunloye was released on Wednesday. The EFCC weeks ago declared Agulonye wanted over an alleged $6 billion fraud related to the controversial Mambilla hydropower project. The anti-graft agency had urged anyone “with useful information as to his whereabouts” to contact the agency. The EFCC had in September questioned the former minister over the same issue. Agunloye was a minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s government (1999-2003). He has been…

The Nigerian Catholic Bishops Conference has declared that same-sex unions will not be approved by the Catholic churches in the nation. The bishops declared that it is against national law, church doctrine, and divine law to approve of same-sex unions. They announced this in a statement signed on Wednesday by the conference secretary, Donayus Ogun and the conference president Lucius Ugirji. They said, “The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria assures the entire People of God that the teaching of the Catholic Church on marriage remains the same. There is, therefore, no possibility in the teaching of the Church of blessing…

The Federal Government has appointed 46 new Directors for agencies under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. This is coming a week after the Federal Government sacked Chief Executives of Aviation agencies followed by directors in the ministry. A statement from the ministry said, “In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, CON, FCIArb. (U.K), has released the list of newly appointed Directors of the Agencies under the Ministry as follows: NIGERIAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (NIMET): 1 PROF VINCENT EZIKORNWOR WELI DIRECTOR, WEATHER SERVICES…

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the appeal by the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Sadique Abubakar, against the election of Governor Bala Mohammed. Abubakar approached the apex court after the Appeal Court, Abuja Division, upheld the victory of Governor Mohammed in the governorship election held on March 18. Sadeeq Abubakar and his party are demanding that the Apex Court set aside the recent judgement by the Appeal Court, which upheld the election of Bala Mohammed, and declare him the winner of the election. While presenting his brief during the Court’s sitting, Leading Counsel…

A London court has refused to grant an application by Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) seeking to appeal the judgement halting the enforcement of its $11 billion award against Nigeria. In a judgment on Thursday, the presiding judge, Robin Knowles, ruled that the award against Nigeria should be thrown out immediately. On October 23, Knowles halted the enforcement of the award by upholding Nigeria’s prayer that it was obtained by fraud and in violation of section 68 of the English Arbitration Act 1996. The judge found that P&ID had paid bribes to Nigerian officials involved in drafting the gas supply…

The Federal Government has reopened the Third Mainland Bridge, one month after its closure for maintenance work. “We are pleased to announce that parts of the Third Mainland Bridge which were closed last month will reopen today 21st December, 2023 by 6 pm,” the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi said in a statement today. “Following essential maintenance, the entire bridge is now fully accessible to the public, ensuring smoother connectivity and safe commuting,” the commissioner added. He commended Nigerians for their “patience during the temporary closure,” adding that the government understood the inconvenience the closure may have caused.…

The Port Harcourt Refinery, with a combined capacity of 210,000 barrels per day, is set to come on board as it begins operations today. “Yes, the refinery is set, we will visit the the refinery site today to kickstart it’s operation,” an official of the ministry of petroleum told Businessday. The $1.5 billion rehabilitation project was launched by the Buhari administration in 2019, to restore the aging refinery to its nameplate capacity of 210,000 barrels per day (bpd). The project seen as a critical step towards boosting Nigeria’s domestic refining capacity and reducing its dependence on imported petroleum products. Mele…