NAFDAC finds toxic pesticides in beans, seizes N800m banned chemical
“NAFDAC is not against the responsible use of pesticides. Rather, the agency seeks to ensure that pesticides sold or used in Nigeria are safe"
WalkHeartOn at 10: Nigerians troop out on walk for healthier hearts, active living
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – Thousands of Nigerians gathered in Lagos as Power Oil celebrated its 10th edition of WalkHeartOn, an annual initiative to celebrate World Heart Day, towards promoting heart health and active living. The milestone event, held on October 1, 2026, at The Stables Sports Ground, Surulere, recorded 25,536 registrations, with 11,896 people […]
Akin Faminu adds BoF 500 honour to landmark year
By Juliet Ebirim Nigerian fashion influencer and medical doctor Akin Faminu has been named among the Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 Class of 2026, earning international recognition for his influence on contemporary menswear.The recognition comes in a landmark year for Faminu, who recently married lifestyle influencer, Kiky Festus. He has built a distinctive profile by […]
World Teachers Day: Gov AbdulRazaq splashes N120m on outstanding principals, teachers
By Demola Akinyemi Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq last Monday gave out N120m to “the most outstanding teachers and head teachers/principals” of basic and post-basic public and private schools across the state. The awards, which are in different categories are broken down as follows: 29 best principals/head teachers got N29m; 119 outstanding teachers got N59,500m; 11 serving […]
HAEF reaches over 1,000 children through Back-to-School outreach across communities
The Harvesters Africa Empowerment Foundation (HAEF), founded by Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre (HICC), in partnership with Socathoa Foundation, has reached over 1,000 children through its Back-to-School Outreach, providing educational materials, healthcare support, school-fee assistance and opportunities for children’s development. Led by Diepriye Okunye-Olu, the initiative is guided by HAEF’s […]
Navy projects in Imo community to strengthen Civil-Military ties — Abbas
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has commissioned a reconstructed community hall, a 10,000-litre water storage facility and a solar-powered industrial borehole at Uzoubi Umuna, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State. The projects, executed under the Chief of the Naval Staff Quick Impact Project (CNSQIP) initiative, were […]
