By Priscilla Osaje The Deejays Association of Nigeria (DJAN) has dissociated itself from reports that the association placed a ban on Burna Boy’s music, saying the reports did not come from DJAN and its members should ignore them. This is contained in a statement signed by the National President ofContinue Reading
Ban Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece will ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting Jan. 1, 2027. In a social media post, Mitsotakis said the decision followed extensive discussions with parents and young people, many of whom expressed concerns over sleep disruption, increasedContinue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently ban the use of toxic chemicals in food storage, citing growing health risks to residents across the state. The resolution followed a motion moved by Mr Samuel Matu (APC/Kwande West) during plenary inContinue Reading
Security By Patience Aliyu As part of measures to forestall further attacks, Gov Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has directed security operatives to ensure strict enforcement of the ban on motorcycle operations within Jos metropolis. Mutfwang, who gave the directive during a statewide broadcast on Tuesday in Jos, stressed that hisContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Vice-Chancellor, Margaret Lawrence university, Prof. Ernest Izevbigie, says the institution enforced a ban on smartphones on campus to enhance students’ academic focus. Izevbigie said this on Monday in Abuja during the university’s third matriculation ceremony. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the institution matriculated noContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government has assured Shea nut stakeholders that it would review the export ban, citing concerns over its impact on local producers, exporters and foreign exchange earnings. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, gave the assurance at a Stakeholders’ Validation Session on RawContinue Reading
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has directed Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan to temporarily move their home matches to either MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta or Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh A US–based activist, Prof Sandra Duru, has dismissed reports suggesting that a Federal High Court had restrained her from speaking publicly or ordered the removal of her social media posts. A statement by Duru on Monday in Abuja described the reports as false, misleading, and a deliberateContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has began enforcement on the ban of production and sale of alcohol in sachet and pet bottle below 200ml. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this atContinue Reading
Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, Chairperson, Wood & Wood Products/Furniture Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has commended the Federal Government’s nationwide ban on the export of wood and allied products. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, Oyewole described the ban as “excellent and timely newsContinue Reading
