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The National Agency for Food, Drugs, Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified Nigerians about the sale and distribution of counterfeit Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) (80mg/480mg) and Suspension (20mg/120mg) tablets in circulation. NAFDAC informed Nigerians about the circulation of these counterfeit tablets via a post shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. The counterfeit tablets were manufactured…
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A Lagos-based law firm, Tope Adebayo LP, has revealed that the concept of plea bargaining, although increasingly popular in Nigeria, lacks legal foundation in Nigerian federal laws and is only formally recognised in Lagos State. In its report titled ‘The Legality of the Use of Plea Bargain in Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System’, the firm described…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the appointments in a statement on Wednesday. The appointees for the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, Abeokuta (Lagos, Oyo, Ogun, and Osun) include Hon. Odebunmi…
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The Arewa for Justice Assembly, on Wednesday, condemned the unlawful detention of the leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Badejo, by the Nigerian military, describing the action as unjust, unconstitutional, and gross abuse of power under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa. They also criticised the military’s…
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Residents of Imeko in Ogun State have expressed fear and frustration, stating that Fulani herdsmen have made their lives unbearable. Communities such as Sagada, Iaro, and Imeko claim to be at the mercy of these alleged hoodlums and have called on the state government to intervene urgently. A farmer in the community, Adeshina Omidina, told…