NAFDAC Defends Sachet Alcohol Ban, Cites Rising Underage Addiction
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its decision to ban the production and sale of sachet alcohol, insisting that the move is necessary to protect public health—particularly that of children. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Friday, NAFDAC’s Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, said the agency would […]
2027 Elections: INEC Warns Nigerians Against Selling Votes for ₦20,000
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Nigerians against trading their votes for cash ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that such actions have long-term consequences for the nation’s leadership and development. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show, INEC’s Director of Voter Education, Victoria Eta-Messi, challenged the rationale […]
‘This Should Not Be Normal’ — Peter Obi Condemns Nigeria’s Security Crisis
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 election, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, blaming the federal government for what he described as a dangerous failure to confront growing insecurity. Reacting to reports surrounding the alleged abduction of worshippers from a church in Kaduna State, Obi said the recurring […]
Peter Obi Urges FG to Suspend New Tax Law Over Major Flaws
Former presidential hopeful and ex–Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to halt the rollout of Nigeria’s newly introduced tax law, warning that it is flawed, poorly designed and unfair to citizens already overwhelmed by economic challenges. In a statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Obi expressed deep […]
‘Tinubu Not Missing, He Is Focused On National Priorities ’ – APC Replies Peter Obi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is absent from the affairs of government, insisting that the President remains firmly in charge and actively engaged in leading the country. The ruling party was responding to recent remarks attributed to the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who […]
Federal Government Engages KPMG to Address Concerns Over New Tax Reforms
The Federal Government has moved to calm growing concerns over Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws following a high-level engagement with senior executives of global professional services firm, KPMG. The meeting, which took place on Monday in Abuja, was convened amid widespread debate within Nigeria’s business and professional circles about the potential impact of the new […]