Tinubu's Sobriety Call for Eyo Festival 2025
President Bola Tinubu has called for a peaceful Eyo Festival, urging participants to avoid alcohol and violence. Read his full message and public reactions.
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Tinubu's Christmas Advice: Celebrate in Peace, No Alcohol
President Bola Tinubu calls for a peaceful Christmas celebration, advising Nigerians to avoid alcohol. He also reaffirms his government's commitment to defeating banditry and terrorism.
Ogun Suspends 3 Firms Over Ogijo Lead Pollution
Ogun State suspends three environmental consultancy firms for negligence in the Ogijo lead poisoning case. Read the full report on the government's actions and audit findings.
Prophet's Warning to Cubana Chiefpriest: Danger Ahead in 2026
Prophet Abel Boma issues a stark prophecy for Cubana Chiefpriest, warning of jealousy, potential poisoning, and health issues in 2026. He also foresees a political future. Read the full details and public reaction.
Woman Accused of Killing Girls with Poison Found in River
Zulma Guzman Castro, wanted for allegedly killing two Colombian teens with poisoned raspberries, was rescued from London's River Thames. Full story on the international manhunt and tragic case.
NECA Hails Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Policy
NECA's DG commends the suspension of the sachet alcohol ban, protecting thousands of jobs and N800bn investment. Read about the policy shift and its economic impact.
Hisbah seizes alcohol shipment from Lagos in Kano
Kano State Hisbah Board seized alcoholic beverages from Lagos, arrested the driver. Officials vow to curb alcohol circulation in the state. Read details.
FG Halts Sachet Alcohol Ban Pending Consultations
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed ban on sachet alcohol. Enforcement by NAFDAC is halted pending a final policy directive after legislative review. Read the full details.
Aisha Buhari Denies Poison Rumour, Reveals Cause of Buhari's Sickness
Aisha Buhari dispels poisoning rumours about her late husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, citing mismanaged nutrition and broken routine as the real cause of his 2017 health crisis. Read the full revelation.
Senate Orders Emergency Response to Ogijo Lead Poisoning
Nigeria's Senate has declared a public health emergency in Ogijo, Lagos-Ogun border, over severe lead poisoning. It demands urgent medical and environmental action. Read the full story.
Ogun Offers Free Lead Tests for Ogijo Residents
Ogun State Government begins free lead poisoning testing for Ogijo residents following shutdown of battery recycling plants. Testing starts Monday at Ogijo Primary Health Centre.
Borno Woman Sentenced to Life for Husband's Murder
Fatima Abubakar receives life imprisonment for poisoning her husband Goni Abba in Maiduguri. Court dismisses evil spirit claims in homicide case. Read full details.
Ogun shuts battery plants over lead poisoning risk
Ogun State suspends lead export and shuts 7 battery recycling plants in Ogijo after a viral video alleged hazardous lead contamination. Health and environmental audits are underway.
Senate's Sachet Alcohol Ban Puts Millions of Jobs at Risk
FOBTOB condemns Nigeria's Senate-approved ban on sachet alcohol, warning of massive job losses and dangerous alternatives. Industry faces N2 trillion investment threat.
N2trn Industry Threatened by Sachet Alcohol Ban
FOBTOB warns Nigeria's N2 trillion beverage sector faces collapse from the sachet alcohol ban, threatening 5.5 million jobs. Urges Senate to reconsider.
German family dies in Turkey hotel poisoning incident
A German mother and her two children have died from suspected poisoning at a Turkey hotel. The father remains unconscious as authorities investigate the chemical exposure.
Students Poisoned by School Lab Chemical in UK
Three children rushed to hospital after ingesting diluted copper sulphate from school laboratory. All students now safely discharged home as police investigate.
Man stabs friend over mother insult in KZN argument
A man was arrested in Parkgate, KZN after stabbing his Zimbabwean friend multiple times during an alcohol-fueled argument about his mother. Read the full details of this violent incident.
Katsina Hisbah destroys 120 cartons of alcohol
Katsina State Hisbah Board has destroyed over 120 cartons of seized alcoholic drinks in Funtua as part of ongoing enforcement against substances prohibited under Islamic law. Read more about the state's moral cleansing campaign.
Manufacturers Challenge NAFDAC's Sachet Alcohol Ban
Nigerian manufacturers demand reversal of sachet alcohol ban, warning of massive job losses and economic damage. MAN argues ban contradicts existing policies.
Dad commits suicide after daughter dies in hot car
Christopher Scholtes killed himself in his vehicle the day before serving 20-year sentence for leaving his 2-year-old daughter to die in scorching car. Read the shocking details.
Group Condemns NAFDAC's Sachet Alcohol Ban
Civil society group Stand Up Nigeria condemns NAFDAC's ban on sachet alcohol, warning of 500,000 job losses and ₦1.9 trillion economic damage. Read the full details.
Sachet Alcohol Ban Threatens 500,000 Nigerian Jobs
Manufacturers Association warns NAFDAC's December 31 ban on sachet and PET bottle alcohol could eliminate 500,000 jobs and N1.9 trillion investments. MAN urges Senate reconsideration.
Bangladesh Liquor Industry Thrives in Muslim Nation
Carew and Co, Bangladesh's only licensed distillery, reports record $10M profit despite operating in Muslim-majority country. Alcohol sales restricted to permit holders.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol from December 2025
NAFDAC announces December 2025 deadline for complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles under 200ml to curb youth addiction and social vices.
NAFDAC bans alcoholic bitters after lab tests kill mice
NAFDAC issues urgent warning about Japata Alcoholic Bitters contaminated with cannabis. Lab tests show mice died within 5 minutes. Production facility shut down, owner on the run.
NAFDAC Bans Sachet Alcohol in Nigeria
NAFDAC orders a complete ban on alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml by December 2025 to protect public health, especially minors.
Senate Orders Sachet Alcohol Ban by Dec 31
Nigeria's Senate mandates NAFDAC to enforce nationwide prohibition of sachet alcoholic beverages, citing youth protection and public health concerns. Full implementation deadline set for year-end.
Nigeria Expands Blood Lead Testing Laboratories Nationwide
Federal Government launches ambitious plan to upgrade diagnostic laboratories across Nigeria for comprehensive blood lead testing, addressing silent health crisis affecting millions.
Young Mum Dies After 6 Drinking Challenges on Birthday
A young Nigerian mother's birthday celebration turned fatal after she attempted six drinking challenges, leading to fatal alcohol poisoning. Family and community mourn preventable tragedy.
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