Mustapha Yahuza Some of the most consequential moments in governance do not arrive with sirens or slogans. They come quietly, carried by decisions that restore trust rather than chase applause. One such moment unfolded in Kano in December 2025, when the state chose to acknowledge what it had postponed for more than a decade: the unpaid obligations owed to those who had once served it. For many years, former Local Government councillors across Kano State lived with a peculiar form of civic exile. They had served at the tier of government closest to the people, where roads are not theories…
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerians that all Indomie instant noodles and other noodle brands approved for sale in the country are manufactured locally and subjected to stringent regulatory standards before registration. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said noodle products sold in Nigeria undergo a rigorous approval process that complies fully with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake, Banned Cosmetics in Lagos She added that the agency’s Ports Inspection Directorate (PID) has been placed on heightened alert to prevent the importation…
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a trans-border cocaine syndicate, arresting a key member in Lagos and seizing massive quantities of drugs nationwide. Twenty months after the arrest of cartel leaders Bolanle Lookman Dauda and Olayinka Toheebat Dauda, NDLEA has apprehended another top member, 39-year-old Shodunke Yetunde Simbiat. Simbiat, who had been on the run since May 2024, was arrested at her Surulere residence on 9th December 2025. During a thorough search, officers recovered 23.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a black suitcase in her children’s room. She…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has asked Aliko Dangote to appear before its panel of crack investigators on Monday in Abuja over a petition written by him. Dangote had written a petition against Ahmed Farouk, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), over alleged corruption. Nigeria’s Energy Security Takes Centre Stage as NNPC Visits NMDPRA A source close to the commission, which confirmed this on Sunday in Abuja, stated that ICPC had set up a panel of crack investigators to handle the probe. According to the source, the commission’s…
Maiduguri, Borno State – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned three newly constructed mega schools, a fleet of 620 fully electric vehicles and tricycles, and the international terminal of the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, commending Governor Babagana Umara Zulum for his exceptional leadership. Speaking during the commissioning ceremonies, President Tinubu praised Governor Zulum’s people-focused governance, saying, “I congratulate the Governor and the people of Borno State for this transformation. Government is all about people, and Professor Zulum is doing a very good job of caring for people.” Tinubu’s Policies Freeing Up Funds for State Projects-Minister The three schools—Mafoni…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared Indomie Vegetable Flavour noodles unsafe for consumption and ordered an immediate nationwide recall. In a public alert issued on Friday, NAFDAC said the recall follows an alert from France’s consumer safety authority, Rappel Conso, which identified undeclared allergens specifically milk and eggs in the product. Why Indomie Noodles Recalled in France Are Not Sold in Nigeria-NAFDAC According to the agency, these allergens were not listed on the product label, posing serious health risks to people with allergies or intolerances. The recall affects all batches with a best-before…
Jam’iyyar New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ta sake zaɓen Ajuji Ahmed a matsayin shugaban jam’iyyar na ƙasa karo na biyu. An sake zaɓen Ahmed ne a ranar Asabar a babban taron jam’iyyar na ƙasa (National Convention) da aka gudanar a Abuja, inda zai jagoranci jam’iyyar na tsawon wa’adin shekaru huɗu. A taron, jam’iyyar ta kuma sake zaɓen sauran mambobin kwamitin gudanarwa na ƙasa (NWC). Daga cikinsu akwai Abba Kawu, mataimakin shugaban jam’iyyar na Arewa; Onu Nwaze, mataimakin shugaban jam’iyyar na Kudu; Dipo Olayokun, sakataren ƙasa; da Oladipo Johnson, sakataren yaɗa labarai na ƙasa. Sauran waɗanda aka zaɓa sun haɗa da…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has conferred the title of Justice of the Peace (JP) on the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Ondo/Ekiti Area Command, Comptroller Queen Obazee. The honour was bestowed during a formal investiture ceremony held in Akure. According to a statement issued, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Customs II Nzubechi Iheagwaram, the ceremony attracted heads of government parastatals, agencies, and other senior public officials, reflecting the state government’s commitment to recognising integrity and excellence in public service. Speaking at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the title of Justice of the Peace is reserved for…
The Acting Customs Area Controller of the Ogun I Area Command, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Oladapo Afeni, has reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to recognising and rewarding officers who exhibit exemplary performance in the discharge of their duties. Afeni gave the assurance during the Command’s gala and award night, which drew officers from the Benin Republic Customs Administration, sister security agencies, and traditional rulers from communities along the Idiroko border axis. Speaking at the event, the Acting Area Controller said the ceremony was organised to honour officers who distinguished themselves through professionalism, diligence, and adherence to the core values of…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Kaduna Area Command, has commissioned a renovated Senior Officers’ Mess at the Kabala Doki Customs Barracks, Kaduna, in a move aimed at improving officers’ welfare and boosting operational morale. The Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Assistant Comptroller General of Customs (ACG) Nsika Umoh, formally inaugurated the facility on behalf of the Comptroller-General of Customs. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Customs Dauda Adamu, the renovated Mess is equipped to provide a conducive environment for official engagements, fitness activities, and social interaction among senior officers. Speaking at the event, ACG…