President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on retaining the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status for the regulation of medicines and vaccines. The global health regulatory body conducted a re-benchmarking exercise from May 28 to May 30, 2025, assessing NAFDAC against globally recognised standards for regulatory performance. NAFDAC attained ML3 status in 2022, becoming Africa’s first National Regulatory Authority to achieve this milestone in regulating medicines and vaccines (non-producing). In consonance with the WHO policy, periodic reviews are conducted to ensure sustained compliance. The latest evaluation followed…
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To ensure effective service delivery and smooth management of the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment in the Diaspora, the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has successfully upgraded its Diaspora enrolment platform. The upgrade process, which was successfully completed, will, amongst many other benefits, provide a seamless, robust, more secure, efficient and effective NIN service delivery to Nigerians in the Diaspora. “Consequently, NIMC Diaspora Front-End Partners (FEPs) have been onboarded on the upgraded system with intensive training to equip the FEPs with the prerequisite knowledge on the application and effective management of the new system. “While all the Diaspora FEPs are…
The Arewa community in Lagos celebrated a remarkable political milestone yesterday after Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, approved two slots for the appointment of Senior Legislative Aides (SLAs). This development followed an important political engagement hosted by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru at his residence. The occasion began when Senator Abiru invited the Leader of the Lagos East Arewa Community, Alhaji Shehu Usman, to his home to meet with the Deputy Senate President. The Deputy Senate President also applauded Senator Abiru for carrying the Arewa Community in Lagos along in political and empowerment activities. He equally commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that he remains a committed member and leader of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State. The former Governor, in a statement on Sunday, 10 August, 2025, by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Abuja, Ahmad Sajoh, dismissed the claim in a viral statement attributed to former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, that he and Fayemi founded the new African Democratic Congress coalition before expanding it to include others. Sajoh said, “Despite efforts to verify this statement, which has gained traction on social and digital media, we have found no credible evidence…
By Femi Ogbonnikan Another epic battle is rife between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition parties in Ogun State. On Saturday, 16 August, 2025, eligible voters in Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency will queue behind the candidate of their choice in the scheduled bye-election to elect another member of the House of Representatives who would replace the late Hon Adewunmi Onanuga. The stakes are particularly high for the APC, as the election would be a major test of the party’s dominance and internal cohesion. Traditionally, the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency is a stronghold for the APC. The late…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), in collaboration with Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), has trained 1,000 students and 15 staff members on career choices and professional development. The training, organised by the university’s Directorate of Human Resource and Career Development and fully sponsored by TETFund, was aimed at building the professional capacity of both students and staff. In her remarks, the Vice Chancellor of SAZU, Prof. Fatimah Tahir, said the institution is committed to preparing students not only for academic success but also for professional excellence. The workshop, themed _“Empowering Future Professionals: Mastering Career Tools, Building…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council with immediate effect, reports thegazellenews.com However, this medium reports that the dissolution did not affect some Commissioners, Special Advisers and Director Generals who are members of the state Executive Council. The Commissioners and Special Advisers who are no longer members of the state Executive Council have been ordered to hand over to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior civil servant in their respective MDAs. “Governor Oyebanji thanked the affected members of the State Council and wishes them success in their future endeavours,” a statement by…
The Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG), facilities being spearheaded by UTM Offshore Limited, has been rated among top 20 oil and gas construction projects in sub Saharan Africa because of the great impact it would have on the gas industry in Nigeria and internationally. In a statement by David Adebayo, a media expert, the rating was done recently by Adron Mason, a Lead policy analyst and programme administrator based in Washington DC in the United States. According to him, “the project, which is located in Akwa Ibom State, is aimed at processing 324 MMSCF/D of natural gas and producing LPG,…
The Nigerian male National basketball team, D’Tigers have unveiled their final line-up for the Men’s AfroBasket Championship, set for Angola from August 12 to August 24, 2025, reports thegazellenews.com. A decade after lifting their maiden title in 2015, the Nigeria’s men are chasing a second continental crown Drawn in Group B with Tunisia, Madagascar and Cameroon, D’Tigers tip off against Madagascar on August 13. After intense preparations, Coach Mohammed Abdulrahman showed the exit door for Fola Fayemi, Kareem Joseph and Mohamed AbdulSalam at their training camp. Peter Olisemeka, will not be part of the contingent after being declared ineligible. Star…
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun State. They were arrested on Sunday, August 10, 2025 in a sting operation in Abeokuta, Ogun State, following credible intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet crimes. Upon their arrest, 18 vehicles and mobile devices were recovered from them. They will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.