NAFDAC Flags Indomie Vegetable Noodles Over Hidden Allergens
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public warning advising Nigerians to avoid Indomie Vegetable Flavour Noodles following an international recall linked to undeclared allergens. In Public Alert No. 041/2025 dated December 18, 2025, the agency disclosed that the recall was initiated by Rappel Conso of France after […]
Foreign Card Transactions: CBN Issues New Directives to Banks, Acquirers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out fresh operational guidelines requiring banks and non-bank acquirers to upgrade their ATMs, POS terminals, and virtual payment platforms to support seamless transactions with foreign-issued cards nationwide. The new directives, issued through a circular signed by the Director of Financial Policy and Regulation, Dr Rita Sike, are […]
“Confinement Can Give Way to Contribution,” Peter Obi Tells Anambra Inmates
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has visited the Anambra Correctional Centre in Amawbia, where he encouraged inmates to embrace education and acquire skills that would help them reintegrate successfully into society. Obi told the inmates that imprisonment does not signify the end of a meaningful life. He urged them to see their time behind […]
U.S. Military Strikes Dozens of ISIS Targets in Syria in Retaliation for Deadly Attack
The U.S. military carried out retaliatory strikes on dozens of ISIS targets in Syria on Friday, according to a statement released by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on social media. U.S. Central Command said more than 70 ISIS targets were hit during the operation, with approximately 100 munitions deployed using a combination of fighter jets, attack […]
Epstein Files Disclosure Sparks Lawmaker Pushback and Transparency Questions
Documents released so far in the Justice Department’s ongoing disclosure of files related to Jeffrey Epstein have not revealed evidence of wrongdoing by prominent or powerful individuals, falling short of the expectations held by many who advocated for the records’ release. The DOJ said Friday that the full set of materials—including photographs and court documents—would […]
Tinubu Set to Spend Christmas in Lagos After Northern Visits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a three-state visit this weekend, travelling from Abuja to Borno, Bauchi and Lagos, the Presidency has announced. The trip was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. In Borno State, President Tinubu will commission several federal and state projects alongside Governor Babagana […]
Budget Size Not Enough, ₦58.18trn Must Deliver — Sen. Natasha Urges Tinubu
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the proposed ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget delivers tangible benefits to Nigerians, warning that impressive figures alone do not guarantee meaningful impact. Reacting to the president’s budget presentation at the National Assembly on Friday, the senator said attention should be placed on how the spending plan improves the daily lives […]
APC Vows to Reclaim Osun, Target Tinubu Victory in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim Osun State and deliver a decisive win for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Thursday by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, at the APC national secretariat in Abuja during the presentation of the certificate of return to Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the party’s governorship candidate for Osun […]
Pope Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as New Archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New York, following the formal resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 in February, submitted his resignation earlier this year in accordance with church law. He described the appointment of […]
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Felony Obstruction in Immigration Case
A Wisconsin judge accused of interfering with immigration enforcement was found guilty of felony obstruction on Thursday, according to ABC News affiliate WISN. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan faced a two-count federal indictment alleging she obstructed Department of Homeland Security removal proceedings and knowingly concealed an undocumented man to prevent his arrest during […]
