Author: Kwara Reporters

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned open-drug marketers against selling substandard drugs.Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of NAFDAC, issued the warning during an interview at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum in Abuja.Ms Adeyeye noted that open-drug markets, located in Kano, Aba, Onitsha, and Lagos, sometimes aided the sale of substandard drugs.She recalled that in the past, the control of patent medicine dealers was relieved from the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN), leading to an influx of fake drugs into the country.The NAFDAC boss disclosed that patent medicine dealers and open-drug marketers took PCN…

The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has created a dedicated unit to tax more than 10,000 high-net-worth individuals in Abuja.Its acting executive chairman, Michael Ango, announced the development in a circular on Sunday. According to him, the move is to boost internally generated revenue.Mr Ango explained that the unit would focus on assessing and collecting income and other taxes and oversee compliance and enforcement of high-net-worth individuals’ tax obligations in Abuja.He added that the unit would also be responsible for interacting with government agencies and other organisations, within and outside Abuja, regarding the taxation of HNIs.Mr Ango further…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested a suspected drug trafficker, Egwu Phillip Inya, who claims to be a building engineer, while attempting to take delivery of illicit consignments concealed in pressure machines imported from South Africa.According to a statement by the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, the 42-year-old Egwu was arrested on Monday 2nd December 2024 at Okeyson motor park Enugu when he showed up to collect three units of pressure machines inside which were hidden parcels of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 7.40 kilograms.Babafemi stated that the consignments had arrived…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that Nigeria’s battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials.The former president argued that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to transparency and integrity.Obasanjo spoke on Sunday night during an interactive session on Zoom tagged “Boiling Point Arena.”The conversation which was aired by some private radio stations in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, focussed on Obasanjo’s legacies in government and his assessment of today’s Nigeria.Obasanjo described corruption as hydra-headed and one that…

A trigger-happy policeman has reportedly shot dead a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro community, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday night, December 8.The incident occurred over an argument related to the use of fireworks. The deceased was said to have attempted to escape when one of the policemen reportedly opened fire and k!lled him.Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe, said the officer has been arrested and detained. Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? For Adverts or…

Barrister Mahmud Haruna, a prominent political figure from Kwara North, has declared that politicians from the region will ‘fight’ their counterparts in other regions to secure the vexed gubernatorial ticket, describing any attempts by Kwara Central politicians to vie for the position as ‘insensitive’ and ‘belittling.’Speaking on a popular WhatsApp platform, Kwara Commission, Haruna said, “As Kwara Northerners, we will fight for our political survival and relevance. We shall appreciate those who join us in this fight. It is highly belittling and insensitive seeing Kwara Central politicians throwing dust in our face by coming out to show interest to contest…

The Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Muhammed Baba Okanla, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the payment of stipends to ad-hoc staff who worked during the September 21 local government elections in Kwara State.In a press statement signed by the chairman, KWSIEC asserted that the majority of ad-hoc staff had been paid, leaving only a small group unpaid due to issues such as incorrect account details, mismatched names, or errors in posts or places of work.”The commission is committed to the principles of transparency, fairness, accountability, and due process,” said Okanla. “I have built a reputation…

President Bola Tinubu has said things are taking shape for the better, even though people may not like his government.He said amid the tough challenges in the country, his administration had made some progress, noting that there are better days ahead.The President, who was represented by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, made the remarks at the graduation ceremony for the Executive Intelligence Management Course 17 at the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja, on Saturday,He said, “Things are happening in our country today. People may not like us. They probably will disagree with one or two. But fundamentally,…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says it has commenced an investigation into a serious incident involving a Fly Bird HS 125 aircraft with registration number 5NKAL. The aircraft, operating a flight from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (DNAA), to Kotoka International Airport, Accra (DGAA), experienced technical difficulties during its flight on December 6 2024.It was learnt that the aircraft lost its two engines in the course of the flight and decided to return to Abuja.Mrs Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the NSIB confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.He said preliminary information indicated that…

Actor and film director, Ibrahim Chatta, has addressed the long-held notion that he is underrated in the movie industry.In a recent appearance on the ‘Talk To B’ podcast, Chatta confidently asserted that he is one of the highest-paid Yoruba-speaking actors in Nigeria.“A lot of time some people say Ibrahim Chatta is underrated. No, I’m not. I’m one of the highest-paid Yoruba-speaking actors in Nigeria,” he said.Chatta recounted his humble beginnings in the entertainment industry, revealing that he started as a studio rat, creating promotional jingles and movie soundtracks for over 400 films and firms.According to him, his determination and perseverance…