Ripening By Habibu Harisu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned fruit dealers and sellers against using calcium carbide on fruit ripening for commercial purposes. The warning was made by the NAFDAC Coordinator in Sokoto state, Mr Abdulsalam Lawal, during a public awareness campaignContinue Reading
Improvement The clinical condition of Pope Francis who is suffering from pneumonia has improved slightly, the Vatican said late Thursday. The 88-year-old pontiff also has no fever, a spokesman said. Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday last week. There is currently no indication when he might beContinue Reading
Healthcare By Peter Uwumarogie The Federal Government says it is mobilising domestic resources to meet the basic health needs of Nigerians following the recent U.S. funding and other donor funding cuts. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate stated this in an interview with journalists, onContinue Reading
Cybercrime By Sandra Umeh The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, arraigned several foreign nationals before a Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged cybercrime and attempt to destabilise the nation. The defendants, who include Filipinos, Indonesian, and Chinese nationals, are standing trial before Justice Musa Kakaki, onContinue Reading
Cows By Martins Abochol The Taraba Government on Thursday returned 198 cows recovered from cattle rustlers to their owners in Jalingo. Dr Aminu Jauro, the Chairman of the Taskforce Committee on Recovery of Stolen Cows to Owners, who handed over the animals in Jalingo, said total recovered cows were 222Continue Reading
Condolence By Peter Uwumarogie The Northern State Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of elder statesman and Chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark. Clark died on Monday after a brief illness. Chairman of the forum, made up of 19 State Governors, andContinue Reading
Increment By Funmilola Gboteku Airtel Nigeria, the country’s second-largest telecommunications operator (Telco) has announced a significant adjustment to its data pricing structure. A check by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) using the *312# code and on the Airtel website showed the revised data prices. According to the telco’s website,Continue Reading
Labour By Aminu Garko Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has issued a stern warning to teachers, prohibiting them from involving students in hard labour, both on and off school grounds. This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa. The governor emphasised that schools are forContinue Reading
Statements By Isaiah Eka Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has warned incoming State Executive Council (EXCO) members not to issue press statements without the approval of the Secretary to the State Government. The governor gave the warning during a Sunday service at the Uyo Archdiocesan Headquarters of the MethodistContinue Reading
Salary By Joan Nwagwu The Joint Public Service Negotiating Council (JPSNC) has assured federal workers that the government is addressing discrepancies in January salaries, which were reportedly lower than previous months. Mr Benjamin Anthony, National Chairman of the council said this while speaking with newsmen on Monday in Abuja. AnthonyContinue Reading
