The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned marketers of industrial and agrochemicals in Kebbi State against selling their products to unknown customers. The warning was issued during a one-day sensitization and awareness parley organized by NAFDAC in Birnin Kebbi. State Coordinator Muyideen Folorunsho Suleiman emphasized the importance of marketers…
It is often said that the reward for hard work is more work. What is not added to this universally acknowledged truism is that with more work underpinned by a commitment to excellence, comes recognition for the individual so committed. This is the story of Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer (CCCO) of Nigerian National…
By Tomi Lala Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has restated his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, disclosing that over N57 billion has been paid to retirees across the state as part of his efforts to clear longtime pension backlogs. The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Prince Kola…
The Osun State government has kick-started consultation with residents and community stakeholders in the Iwo Local Government area on its plans on the dualisation of the Odo-Ori Post Office Road with a spur to the palace of the Oluwo of Iwo. With the construction set to start before the end of April, the Ministry of…
Nigeria’s power sector has recorded a significant leap in revenue generation, with an additional ₦700 billion realised within the first 100 days of 2025, marking a 70% increase year-on-year. This was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu during a ministerial press briefing held Thursday in Abuja, where he highlighted key achievements of the…
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr. Olufemi Soneye, has reacted to his emergence as the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Spokesperson of the Year 2025. The prestigious award was presented during a highly competitive event held in Abuja on Wednesday night. In his acceptance statement, Soneye,…
The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has decried incessant petrol tanker accidents in the state and its accompanying loss of lives. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that two persons lost their lives when two petrol tankers lost control, collided and caught fire on the Ife-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday. NAN also reports that no fewer…
The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa, as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. A CNN report on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, states that the embassies in the Republic of Congo,…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state and Engr Seyi Makinde of Oyo state have waded into the incessant border clashes between Lagelu and Iwo local governments of both states, launching peace moves ahead of the release of the report of the National Boundary Commission. The two governors met over the dispute during the week and…
Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the renewed wave of violence in Plateau and Ondo States, describing the persistent killings as a tragic reflection of Nigeria’s failing security architecture. In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, Hashim questioned the continued bloodshed across the country and called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s approach to…
