Africa
Diphtheria Spreads To 29 Katsina LGAs, Government Blames Low Vaccination, Border With Niger
The Katsina State Government says suspected diphtheria cases have been recorded in 29 Local Government Areas of the state due to its porous international border with Niger Republic and suboptimal
Dangote Refinery Considers Cutting Petrol Sales To Marketers Still Importing Fuel
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals is considering restricting sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to major marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality, market
Nigeria’s $600m Palm Oil Import Bill Exposes Lost Dominance In Global Market
Nigeria is spending about $600 million annually importing palm oil and its derivatives, despite being one of the crop’s natural homes and having the potential to become a major global
NDLEA Intercepts N6.2bn Drugs, Seizes 47,200 Captagon Tablets Hidden In Ghanaian Soap
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a major international drug trafficking operation spanning Africa, Europe and Asia, intercepting illicit consignments worth more than N6.2 billion in Lagos
DSS Seeks To Suspend Sowore’s Cybercrime Trial Until After 2027 Presidential Election
The Department of State Services (DSS) has directed its private counsel, A.T. Kehinde, SAN, to seek an adjournment of the alleged cyber-bullying case instituted against African Action Congress (AAC) presidential
Former AFAN, PAN President Kabir Faskari Dies After Surgery Complications In Turkey
Architect Kabir Ibrahim Faskari, former President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), has died in Turkey. Faskari, who was also the
Salako: Tobacco Has 3,000 Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Young Nigerians Develop ‘Unpredictable’ Cancers
Clinical Oncologist and Chief Executive Officer of Pearl Oncology Specialist Hospital, Dr. Omolola Salako, has warned that tobacco contains more than 3,000 chemicals capable of triggering cancer, while raising concern
Filmhouse Strengthens Security After Machete Attack At IMAX Cinema Leaves Two Dead In Lagos
Filmhouse Group has increased security across its locations following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, that left two people dead. The incident occurred on Friday night, August
Foreign Affairs Minister Urges AU To Embrace Innovative Financing For Sustainable Peace, Security
Nigeria has called on the African Union (AU) to develop innovative and sustainable financing mechanisms capable of strengthening the continent’s ability to prevent and resolve conflicts without excessive dependence on
Onitsha Drug Market Crisis: Four Injured Traders Discharged As Police Probe Alleged Midnight Raid
Four traders of the Bridge Head drug market in Onitsha who were victims caught in a shooting incident at the market last week have been discharged. The incident caused traffic
