Invest in technology to curb fake drugs, not mega distribution centres, expert tells govt, stakeholders

A pharmaceutical scientist, Babatunde Aderele, has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders in the pharmaceutical sector to discard the proposed Mega Drug Distribution Centres across the country, saying it won’t…

FEC approves 14 days paternity leave for civil servants

The Federal Executive Council has approved the introduction of 14 days of paternity leave for public servants in the new Public Service Rules. Head of Service of the Federation, Folashade…

Nigerians without NIN won’t get passports, driving licence – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission says the October 31 deadline for linking their National Identity Numbers with their Subscriber Identity Modules remains sacrosanct. It also said that Nigerians without NIN would…

Senate passes bill to scrap FERMA

The Senate on Wednesday passed the Federal Road Bill which seeks to repeal the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency Act, Federal Highways Act, and the Control of Advertisement on Federal Highways…

2023 Presidency: Southern governors threat to democracy – NEF

The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday commended the governors of the region for rejecting rotation of the 2023 Presidency to the south as being clamoured by the Southern Governors Forum.…

bandits kill 30 in Niger, Kaduna shuts phone services

The Kaduna State Government, as part of efforts to address rising insecurity in the state,  has banned the use of motorcycles, popularly known as okada,  for commercial and personal purposes.…

my kids helped me heal from trauma – Dancer Kaffy

Celebrity dancer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has detailed how her kids helped her heal from trauma with their messages. The 41-year-old took to her verified Instagram page on…

Fani-Kayode is asset to APC —Group

A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has been described as an asset to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) even as arrangements are in top gear to formally…

Bus conductor docked for allegedly attempting to rape girl

He said that the defendant dragged the girl into a nearby bush and attempted to rape her. The prosecutor said that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to…

FG bans 2,000 from travelling for evading COVID-19 test

The Federal Government has imposed a travel ban on no fewer than 2,000 Nigerians and foreigners, restricting their movement in and out of the country. This was disclosed the National…