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National Assembly had stepped up the war against drug abuse and trafficking by seeking for inclusion of parents in it. The legislature’s call for parents’ inclusion in the war came from its joint committee on Drugs and Narcotics during the one- day sensitisation programme organised in collaboration with the National …

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, has clarified the misconceptions surrounding the tax reform initiated by the current administration. Recently, the Northern Governors’ Forum, led by Governor Muhammed Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, expressed opposition to the new derivation-based model for Value-Added Tax (VAT) …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the recall of Nivea Black and White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, following safety concerns raised by the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (Rapex) authorities. The affected product, which is marked …

Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan or VDM, is scheduled to appear in court today over allegations of impersonation. The charges stem from a recent viral video in which VeryDarkMan was seen in Nigeria Police Force uniforms “without authorisation.” NPF had condemned VeryDarkMan, in the recently released video where he …

The Nigerian Ports Authority said that seven ships would berth with crude oil on Friday at the Lagos ports. The NPA, in its “Daily Shipping Position’, said that seven vessels, out of the nine expected, would berth diesel, crude oils bulk urea, petrol and aviation fuel. “The remaining two vessels …

London, United Kingdom – 29/10/2024 – In an illustrious ceremony held at Guildhall, Olori Ivie Atuwatse III, a transformational female leader, philanthropist, and advocate for sustainable development across Africa, has been awarded the Freedom of the City of London. This is one of the United Kingdom’s most esteemed civic recognitions—a rare honour …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says Abuja will look different by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his first tenure in 2027. He said this is due to monumental infrastructural development. Wike stated this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint …

By: Philip Odiakose In public relations, data-driven decision-making has become a pivotal element of PR success. The ability to accurately monitor and measure media coverage is essential for PR and communication professionals who need to gauge public sentiment, assess brand reputation, and drive impactful communication strategies. However, as automated PR measurement …

A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver who went to deliver a package to him has tendered a public apology. Ikwechegh admitted that his behaviour did not meet the standards expected of a public official. He issued the public apology on Monday, …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed serious concern over the week-long blackout that has crippled social and economic activities in northern Nigeria. Taking decisive action, the President summoned the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss rapid solutions to restore electricity across the affected …