The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control NAFDAC has announced a voluntary recall of all lots of the male enhancement dietary supplement MR.7 SUPER 700000 capsules, citing serious safety concerns. In a notice via its X handle on Monday, the agency said the recall follows an analysis by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which found the product contains undeclared active ingredients—sildenafil and tadalafil. “Sildenafil and tadalafil are phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors found in FDA-approved products for the treatment of male erectile dysfunction. “The presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in “MR.7 SUPER 700000’’ capsules renders them unapproved…
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The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that a Kaduna–Abuja bound train was involved in an early morning accident that briefly disrupted operations and left some passengers with minor injuries. According to the corporation, the incident caused temporary panic among passengers but was swiftly addressed by emergency responders. Ex-NRC MD Remanded Over ₦165m, $385,000 Alleged Fraud In a statement signed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, preliminary findings revealed that the incident involved a rear locomotive and a passenger coach. Opeifa explained that the rear locomotive made contact with the passenger coach, leading to a disconnection…
Operatives of the Federal Road Safety Corps attached to the Zaria Unit Command, Kaduna State, have recovered and returned ₦3,727,500 in cash, alongside valuables worth about ₦500,000, from the scene of a fatal road crash. The incident occurred on Sunday, 15 March 2026, along the Zaria–Funtua Highway near Zaria Academy, involving a Toyota Corolla and a Peugeot 806 carrying nine passengers. A statement issued on Monday by the Corps Public Education Officer, Felicia Kalu, said one passenger died at the scene, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries. FRSC Reinforces Zero-Tolerance, Convicts 36 Drivers in Anambra “Upon receiving the…
The management of Northwest University Kano has responded to a complaint circulating on social media regarding difficulty accessing lecture halls on the upper floors of its City Campus in Kano. The complaint was raised by a 300-level student of the Faculty of Computing, Aminu Ja’afar Muhammad, popularly known as Alamein, who highlighted the challenges faced in reaching lecture venues located on higher floors of the campus building at Gidan Ado Bayero, Kofar Nassarawa. In a statement issued on March 16, the university acknowledged the concerns raised, noting that the difficulty arose from the temporary non-functionality of the elevators in the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress NLC on Sunday demanded urgent intervention from the Federal Government to cushion the effects of the recent spike in petrol prices, calling for a cost-of-living allowance, a wage award for workers, tax relief, and immediate steps to revive the country’s public refineries. The labour body said the sharp rise in fuel prices—now selling between N1,170 and N1,300 per litre—has worsened the economic hardship facing Nigerian workers and citizens, warning that the nation risks severe social unrest if urgent measures are not taken. NLC Rejects N6 Trillion Power Bailout, Calls for Structural Reforms The NLC also accused…
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has condemned what it described as a violent attack by suspected political thugs linked to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its members during a political gathering in Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State. In a press statement issued on March 15, the spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the incident occurred during a peaceful gathering organized to receive prominent defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Kwankwasiyya Applauds NNPP’s Strategic Appointments in N/west According to the statement, the event was lawful and had been duly communicated…
Gwamnan Jihar Kano, Alh Abba Kabir Yusuf, ya amince da hade Ma’aikatar Ilimi Mai Zurfi da Ma’aikatar Ilimi a matsayin wani muhimmin mataki na karfafa hadin kai wajen gudanarwa da kuma hanzarta gyare-gyare a bangaren ilimi na Jihar Kano. Hakan na kunshe ne cikin wata sanarwa da mai magana da yawun gwamnan, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, ya sanya wa hannu a ranar Lahadi. Bayan wannan sake fasalin, sabon tsarin zai ci gaba da aiki a karkashin sunan Ma’aikatar Ilimi, inda za a kafa wani sashe na musamman Ilimi Mai Zurfi a cikin ma’aikatar domin kula da harkokin manyan makarantu. Sabon…
Musa Abdullahi Sufi Abuja, Nigeria In a continent where access to quality higher education remains one of the most pressing development challenges, the story of Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo stands out as an extraordinary example of youthful vision, institutional courage, and educational transformation. At just 28 years old, Gwarzo took a step that few academics anywhere in the world attempt in a lifetime—he established a university. More remarkably, within roughly a decade he expanded that vision into a network of four international universities, creating a growing ecosystem of learning designed not only for Africa but for the global academic community. Today,…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, alongside relevant anti-corruption agencies, to investigate the reported ₦5.9 billion spent on rebranding the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). In a formal letter, SERAP emphasized that findings from such an investigation should be made public, and requested that the measures be implemented within seven days of the receipt or publication of the letter. NNPC Reduces Petrol Price as Dangote Refinery Adjusts Rate Failure…
Yahaya Sarki Ramadan remains the most sacred and spiritually uplifting month in the Islamic calendar. As the ninth month of Islam, it is a period of fasting, devotion, self-discipline, sacrifice, charity, and compassion. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and worldly indulgences in obedience to Allah, while drawing closer to Him through prayer, reflection, and good deeds. It is also the blessed month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed, and within it lies Lailatul Qadr, the Night of Majesty, which is better than a thousand months. Beyond fasting, Ramadan is a season of mercy and humanitarian…
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed allegations of inadequate distribution of Ramadan palliatives in Dandi Local Government Area, describing a viral video circulating on social media as a “stage-managed drama” allegedly orchestrated by political opponents. The video showed a man, Abduljalal Usman, claiming he received only one mudu (plate) of rice and one mudu of maize as his share of palliatives distributed to staff of the Dandi Local Government Education Authority. The state government, however, said the claim was false and misleading. Kebbi Flags Off Distribution of Farming Inputs, Ramadan Palliatives In a statement released on Sunday, the Special Adviser…
Operatives of the Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency have arrested a suspected burglar and recovered a locally made firearm during an operation in Ikorodu Area of the state. The arrest was carried out by officers attached to the Imota Command following reports of suspicious movements around the Imota area. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the agency on its social media platform. According to the statement, the operation was conducted in the early hours of Friday, March 13, after residents raised concerns about suspicious activities around the Araromi area. The operatives subsequently apprehended a 25-year-old suspect…
The Plateau State Government has alerted residents of Kanam Local Government Area to a military operation against bandits in the Garga axis following a security incident on Friday. The Kanam Development Association of Plateau State had on Saturday raised the alarm over the attack on security personnel, including local vigilantes, by bandits in the council area. According to the group, the security agents, who were part of a patrol team, were ambushed in the Garga area of Kanam Local Government Area on Friday. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred around 4 pm when a combined team of military personnel…
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday hosted members of the Muslim community across the three senatorial zones of the state for the 2026 Iftar in a display of “communal solidarity, inclusivity and long-lasting unity”. The gathering held at the Government House, otherwise known as the “Light House” on Saturday, also enabled the governor to break the daily fasting with the Muslim leaders as they observe the Holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan and Lent: A Shared Lesson for Nigerian Muslims and Christians on Faith and Unity Soludo addressed his guests, expressing his profound gratitude to the Muslim community in…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed Bako Gorgore, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to Zagazola, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Gorgore, also known as Abou Mustapha, was killed during an encounter with troops in Kukawa LGA of Borno state. His death was reportedly confirmed through multiple intelligence channels after security operatives intercepted internal communications among ISWAP fighters acknowledging the development. Gorgore, believed to be about 60 years old, was regarded as one of the longest-serving figures within the insurgent group. Over the years, he held several key…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has hailed the resilience, courage, sacrifice and achievements of women across the country and around the world. Mother’s Day is celebrated in March in honour of mothers, motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In a message released to mark the 2026 Mother’s Day celebration, the First Lady described mothers as the silent architects of the nation’s future and the enduring heartbeat of every home. Lost for 10 Years: Musa Reunited with Parents in Kano “Today, I honour and celebrate every mother across Nigeria. Your love, care and sacrifices do not go…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Women Affairs and other development partners, marked the International Women’s Day 2026 celebration by extending support and encouragement to female inmates in correctional centres across Katsina State. The outreach, which began on March 8, was held under the theme “Give–To–Gain,” highlighting the importance of collective support, empathy, and shared responsibility in promoting women’s empowerment. Representing the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Mr. Samuel Lodam, Muhammad Kabir Goda joined the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Aisha Aminu Malumfashi, and other stakeholders to visit two correctional…
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2026, Galien Africa, in collaboration with REMAPSEN hosted a landmark webinar emphasizing the crucial role of women in global health leadership and the impact of innovative financing models on strengthening health systems across Africa. The event, themed “Women’s Leadership in Global Health: Strategic Influence on Public Policy, Social Justice, and Innovative Financing Models in a Resource-Limited Context,” brought together policymakers, health experts, and development leaders to share insights and strategies for promoting gender equity while enhancing healthcare delivery. Galien Africa Champions One Health Approach at Global Summit in Lyon Speakers highlighted the importance of…
Kehinde Bamigbetan The coming visit of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the United Kingdom is generating high expectations on the back of positive evaluations of his economic management by international rating agencies and policy institutions. The invitation by King Charles highlights the diplomatic recognition and respect Nigeria commands within the United Kingdom’s political landscape. Yet, as arrangements for what promises to be a great achievement in diplomacy peak, a lawless gang of influence-peddlers is circling the sky like a kettle of vultures, seeking to dim the shine of the epochal event with lies, bile and blackmail. Editors, readers, listeners…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-launched the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, calling on residents to take greater responsibility for keeping the state clean. The governor marked the symbolic restart on Saturday in Mushin, along Agege Motor Road, nearly ten years after the exercise was suspended. Sanwo-Olu said maintaining a clean city could not be achieved by government alone but required the daily actions and commitment of residents across the state. He noted that the condition of streets, markets, drainage channels and public spaces reflects how seriously residents take their responsibility toward the environment and one another. The governor recalled…