Chinese shopping giant Temu has been slapped with a £173million fine for flogging dodgy baby gear and electricals. A probe by the European Union found the retailer failed to protect customers by cashing in on dangerous clobber. Undercover investigators discovered baby toys containing chemicals above the legal limit and phone chargers that failed basic safety checks. NAFDAC Recalls MR.7 SUPER 700000 Male Enhancement Capsules On Thursday night, Temu said it disagreed with the decision and branded the fine disproportionate. The penalty is the second and highest-ever imposed under the EU’s Digital Services Act, which requires online firms to protect shoppers…
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The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), has arrested a suspect identified as John Cosmos Govi over his alleged involvement in a high-profile robbery operation involving luxury items and valuables stolen from a residence in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the suspect is being investigated for alleged criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, administering suspected harmful substances, malicious damage to property, and theft. AI, Drones Take Fight Against Egg Theft Global Preliminary investigations revealed that Govi, who reportedly trained at a catering school in Cotonou, Benin Republic,…
The Commission Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, has emphasized the need to address the growing skills gap in Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas sector. Eyesan made the remarks while receiving representatives of Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, at the corporate headquarters of the NUPRC in Abuja. Senate Screens NUPRC Nominees, Approves NDDC Budget She attributed the skills deficit in the sector partly to the decline in exploration activities prior to the current administration, noting that the development had significantly affected professionals, particularly geologists. According to her, the situation is gradually improving following renewed…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The minister made this known during a meeting with the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, His Excellency Kalilou Toure, held in Abuja. Kano Leads Regional Push for Energy Reforms with Katsina, Jigawa Partnership The discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation between both countries and promoting regional development across West Africa. During the meeting, both parties reaffirmed the longstanding cordial relations between Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire and reiterated their commitment to sustaining regular diplomatic…
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCCC) has launched an investigation into a case involving alleged computer-related fraud, identity theft, and money laundering following an intelligence report from the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). According to a statement issued by the Acting Police Public Liaison Officer of the NPF-NCCC, DSP Unwana Imah, preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident identified as Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large, allegedly conspired with his 22-year-old stepdaughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru, to open and operate multiple bank accounts used for fraudulent activities. Kebbi Police Arrest Four Over Alleged Hajj Seat Scam The police…
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the forthcoming elections. The announcement was made on Friday by Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the former deputy governor, who disclosed that Gwarzo would be formally affirmed alongside other candidates of the party during the NDC’s scheduled affirmation ceremony. Kwankwaso Na Shirin Tsayar da Gwarzo Takarar Gwamnan a Kano According to the statement, the event will feature the affirmation of candidates contesting for seats in the State House of Assembly, National Assembly, governorship, and presidential elections…
Former Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje remain his political protégés despite recent political tensions in the state. Kwankwaso made the remarks at his Miller Road residence in Kano while addressing members of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. Obi, Kwankwaso Alliance Could Change Nigeria’s Democratic Landscape-Kwankwasiyya His comments followed recent reactions reportedly credited to Governor Yusuf over Kwankwaso’s repeated reference to him as “his boy.” According to reports, Yusuf had questioned the description, saying: “How can a 69-year-old refer to a 63-year-old as his boy?” Responding…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has urged students across the country to embrace discipline, integrity, and hard work as core values essential for future leadership. Olukoyede gave the charge in Abuja during a sensitisation lecture for pupils of Loyola Jesuit Basic School, Karu–Karshi Road, Gidan Mangoro, who visited the EFCC Academy on an educational excursion. He was represented at the event by the Head of the EFCC Media Academy Unit, Assistant Commander of the EFCC (ACE 1), Chidimma Amanambu, who delivered his message to the students. The EFCC Chairman advised the pupils…
The Presidency has raised concerns over what it described as coordinated attempts to use religion and manipulated digital content to create political tension ahead of the 2027 elections. It made this known in a post issued on Thursday on its official X handle, which was signed by the Office of Digital Engagement and Strategy, State House. Boss Mustapha Hails Tinubu’s Landslide Victory in APC Presidential Primaries According to the Presidency, it had observed the circulation of manipulated and deepfake videos on social media and WhatsApp groups aimed at portraying President Bola Tinubu negatively and inciting religious division. “Yesterday, it was…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed details of his meeting with former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Atiku stated that their discussions centred on the nation’s economic and security challenges as well as the need for national solutions. The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress made this known in a post via his X handle on Thursday after visiting Amaechi at his Abuja residence on Thursday. According to him, both leaders held extensive discussions on the “troubling state” of the country and the responsibility of patriotic Nigerians to contribute to efforts aimed at addressing the nation’s challenges. “Beyond…