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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alert over the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit Colgate toothpaste in Kaduna State. The agency disclosed this in a public notice following a complaint received by its Post-Marketing Surveillance (PMS) Directorate, which prompted an investigation into the reported sale of the products. According to NAFDAC, officials inspected a retail outlet where the items were allegedly being sold and discovered two suspected counterfeit products branded as Coglaet ActivGel 100g and Coglaet Herbal 100g. The shop owner reportedly told investigators that the products were sourced from a…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a strong rebuttal against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion, and intellectual dishonesty following recent remarks targeting his record. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s camp described the president’s comments as a “reckless tirade,” alleging they reflected desperation and a pattern of selective memory. The response followed Tinubu’s remarks on Thursday night, where he criticised Atiku’s handling of Nigeria’s privatisation programme during his time in government. Shaibu argued that the president’s critique collapses under scrutiny, claiming Tinubu had…

By Deborah Nnamdi Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus belonging to Benue Links, abducting several passengers, including candidates travelling to sit for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) in Benue State. The incident occurred between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, along the Benue Burnt Bricks axis in Otukpo Local Government Area. Sources said the bus, which was conveying young passengers heading to Otukpo for their examination scheduled for today, Thursday, was ambushed by the assailants, who robbed the occupants before taking them into the bush. An eyewitness, who spoke on condition…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist Aliko Dangote has been named among the 2026 edition of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. The annual TIME100 list, released on April 15, recognises individuals whose leadership, ideas, and actions are shaping the future across business, politics, culture, and society. Dangote, who is the only Nigerian on the list this year, appears in the “Titans and Innovators” category, marking his second inclusion after his first recognition in 2014 for his impact on business and philanthropy. He joins a diverse group of global figures, including political leaders such as Donald…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve any plans of contesting the 2027 presidential election, declaring that there is “no space” for him. Wike made the remarks on Thursday while speaking to journalists during an inspection of ongoing road projects in the Kuje Area Council. He suggested that Atiku should instead consider contesting in 2031. “There is no space for him in 2027. He can wait till 2031. By then he will be 82. Even though he has said this is his last time, we will…

By Deborah Nnamdi Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved full educational scholarships for the children of the late Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah, who was killed in an attack by Boko Haram insurgents. Braimah, until his death, was the Commander of the 29 Task Force Brigade stationed in Benisheikh, Borno State, where the military base came under attack. The scholarship covers the children’s education from their current levels through to university, ensuring uninterrupted academic progress. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, the governor said the gesture reflects the administration’s commitment to honouring the sacrifices…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Ondo State Police Command has foiled a planned bomb attack in Akure, the state capital, leading to the arrest of six suspects linked to the plot. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Lawal Adebowale, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Akure, describing the operation as a breakthrough in the command’s fight against crime. According to him, the suspects — Adekunle Prosper (56), Ojo Olumide (39), Tope Kolawole (40), Ahmed Salihu (40), Bolaji Adebowale (46), and Gbadebo Abidemi (43) — were apprehended on April 15 following credible intelligence on the activities of a…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi on Wednesday discharged popular nightclub owner, Pretty Mike, and a club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, after ruling that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) failed to establish a prima facie case against them. The presiding judge, Ambrose Lewis-Alagoa, upheld a no-case submission filed by the defence, effectively terminating the drug-related prosecution at the preliminary stage. The defendants had been arraigned on charges bordering on conspiracy, unlawful possession of hard drugs, and permitting illicit drug activities at Pretty Mike’s Proxy Lagos nightclub located in Victoria Island. The NDLEA had alleged that during a raid…

The Delta State Police Command has intercepted hard drugs concealed inside energy-saving bulbs and recovered a firearm connected to a murder and cultism investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to combating crime through intelligence-led policing in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe. According to the statement, operatives of the Safer Highway Patrol made the drug interception on April 13, 2026, at about 8:45 a.m. along the Onicha-Ugbo/Ewohimi Road, where they stopped a Sienna bus conveying passengers to northern Nigeria. A search of the vehicle led to the…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 presidential election will mark his final bid for Nigeria’s highest office. Atiku announced an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television on Wednesday, stating unequivocally, “The 2027 election will be my last outing.” The veteran politician, who has been contesting presidential elections since 1992, addressed concerns about his age and repeated attempts at the presidency. He argued that Nigeria’s core challenge remains poor leadership, positioning himself as both a bridge between the country’s past and its future. Atiku also emphasized the need for structured leadership training for young Nigerians, noting…