Sachet drinks ban: NLC, distillers protest at NAFDAC office, call for caution
Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria (DIBAN), on Friday morning, led stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (NLC) and workers from various companies to the Lagos office of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to protest the ban on the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets.
Awujale: Fusengbuwa ruling house protests alleged plot to impose next monarch
Fusengbuwa is one of the four ruling houses in Ijebu Ode eligible to produce the Awujale and is next in line to fill the vacant stool.
Police begin probe as woman dies after visiting boyfriend in Abuja
The Police in Abuja have commenced investigations into the mysterious and sudden death of a lady, Miss Esther Akwaji, during a visit to her boyfriend (who is presently at large) at the Dei-Dei area of the FCT.
Nationwide blackout as power grid collapses – first time in 2026
Nigeria was plunged into widespread darkness on Friday following the collapse of the national electricity grid, the first such incident recorded in 2026.
Tinubu adjusts posting of ambassadors-designate
In the updated statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu confirmed the postings of Ambassador Ayodele Oke as the ambassador-designate to France, and Colonel Lateef Are as the ambassador-designate to the United States of America.
Young US chess grandmaster died after cardiac issue, report says
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering an abnormal heartbeat and had multiple drugs in his system at the time, according to a toxicology report that ruled the 29-year-old’s death an accident.
Trapped trailer driver dies from collision on Otedola Bridge – LASTMA
Giwa said the collision, which happened at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat, along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, temporarily crippled vehicular movement.
Sachet alcohol ban: Civic group accuses NAFDAC of high-handedness
According to the group, such action runs contrary to an earlier inclusive and consultative process coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health.
Trump’s Board of Peace: Full list of countries that have joined
U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace is beginning to take shape, with dozens of countries formally accepting invitations to join the controversial new global initiative aimed at resolving international conflicts.
Iran denies Trump’s claim that 800 executions stopped
A week ago, Trump said that a military attack on the Iranian leadership had been called off because authorities cancelled the execution of 800 people.
Full List: Lookman named best playmaker as CAF releases AFCON 2025 awards, tournament stats
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the full list of awards, team performances and official statistics from the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
