Secret behind why Nigerians patronise ‘night buses’ despite dangers
Despite the high level of insecurity across the country, more Nigerians now embark on what is popularly known in street parlance as “night travels” or trips. The reason for this…
Alarming fake and substandard antimalaria, antibiotics in circulation – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria, posing a significant threat to…
NPF E-CMR benefits: Police will stop ‘checking papers’ on the road
The Nigeria Police Force has highlighted the potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry innovation aimed at revolutionising how vehicle information is verified and handled on the road. The…
How Obi, Otti plan to hijack party leadership through back door — Labour Party
The Abure-led Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday accused Mr Peter Obi and Dr Alex Otti of seeking to hijack the leadership of the party through the back door. Mr Obiora…
NNPCL authorise major petroleum major marketers to lift petrol from Dangote Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has authorised major petroleum marketers to commence lifting the premium motor spirit, PMDS, otherwise known as petrol, from Dangote Petroleum Refinery under…
Oral sex, HPV, cause of rising throat cancer cases – Experts
Oral sex could fuel the rising number of throat cancer cases, according to health experts. UK radio presenter Jamie Theakston, 53, has revealed his diagnosis of stage one laryngeal cancer…
Mortuary attendants, five others arrested for selling human parts in Osun
The Osun State Police Command on Wednesday said it had arrested seven suspects for selling human parts and water used to bathe corpses in the state. A statement signed by…
Lagos state police barracks under threat of demolition over imminent collapse
The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm over an imminent building collapse at the Mopol 20 Barracks, Onigbongbo in the Ikeja area of the state. This is as the…
Tinubu set to merge MDAs, scrap humanitarian ministry
There are strong indications that President Bola Tinubu may scrap the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation as part of a major cabinet rejig. The exercise would also see…
Federal gov warns as private employers paying below N70,000 risk jail
The Federal Government has called on agencies recruiting for the private sector to adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage, warning that any deviation would not be tolerated. According to the…
