Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

NAFDAC warns public against contaminated Whippy mayonnaise in circulation The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the sale of unwholesome Whippy Real Mayonnaise in Nigeria. NAFDAC said the product was discovered following a consumer’s complaint and investigated by the post-marketing surveillance unit of the Agency in Ilorin, Kwara State. “On investigation, the products were sourced locally from the manufacturer, SNF FOODS Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State. Samples were taken randomly from different batches of the product for laboratory analysis in NAFDAC Laboratory. “Laboratory analysis conducted on the product by the agency showed unsatisfactory outcomes.…

100 Most Notable Peace Icons Africa to be Unveiled August 30th Arrangements have been concluded for the 100 most notable peace icons in Africa to be honoured in acknowledgement and recognition of their roles in peacebuilding, promoting peaceful co-existence on the continent. The award ceremony being spearheaded by Peace Ambassador Agency Global, African Transformer Institute (ATI) in partnership with World Peace Ambassadors, American Management University, and International Peace Commission seeks to give appreciate these individuals who will be crowned “Peace Icons and Grand Commander of Peace in Africa numbering about 100 across countries in the African continent. “This is a…

Ahmed Musa’s Kano filling station reduces petrol to N580/litre Ahmed Musa Super Eagles Skipper, Ahmed Musa, has announced the reduction of the price of Premium Motor Spirit at his fueling station, MYCA7 in Kano from N620 to N580 per litre. The professional footballer disclosed this on his verified Twitter page. Musa wrote: “Fuel #580 @MYCA -7 Filling Station Kano. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️,” sparking excitement among Nigerians. One Twitter user, Scala @lakaas123, excitedly enquired “How manage Alhaji? N580 in Kano when not in Lagos? Are you whining us?” to which Musa replied, “That is what me I decide to sell my own 🤷‍♂️.”…

Odu’a-Investment-Company Firm moves to revive education standards in South-West The Odu’a Investment Company Ltd. on Monday launched the “Odu’a Investment Foundation” to rejig the standard of education in the South-West region of the nation. Chief Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman, OICL, said at a news conference in Lagos State that the three priority focuses of the foundation were youth empowerment, education and healthcare. Ashiru said this was one of the objectives of OICL’s five-year strategic plan, to plough back to the people of the South-West states of Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti and Lagos. Ashiru explained that the youth empowerment…

Russia will replace Ukraine in supplying grains to Africa – Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that his country will replace exports of Ukrainian grains to Africa, following Moscow’s exit from the deal allowing their safe shipment. “Russia will continue its energetic efforts to provide supplies of grain, food products, fertilizers and other goods to Africa,” Putin said in a statement published on the Kremlin’s website, Alarabiya News said. “I want to give assurances that our country is capable of replacing the Ukrainian grain both on a commercial and free-of-charge basis.” Russia’s military operation blocked Ukraine’s Black Sea…

Nigeria travellers to connect Angola directly from Lagos next week Foreign airlines’ funds blocked in Nigeria hit $743.7m – IATA Private multinational passenger airline serving West and Central Africa, ASKY has extended its connectivity from Lagos to Luanda, Angola. The airline which has its head office in Lomé, Togo and its hub at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, will commence operations with three times weekly flights to and from Luanda, Angola, effective 01 August, 2023. The airline is a strategic partner of Ethiopian Airlines, and has been consistently since 2017. In a statement issued by the airline, it stated: “With this…

London Diamond League: Noah Lyles betters Usain Bolt’s 200m record US speedster Noah Lyles has become the new owner of a 200m record, after he surpassed Usain Bolt’s record in the event at the London Diamond League. World 200m champion Noah Lyles surpassed Usain Bolt’s achievement in the 200m after winning the event at the London Diamond League. Lyles clocked a fast and impressive 19.48s to finish ahead of fast-finishing Letsile Tebogo, who ran a blistering amazing African Record (AR ) of 19.50s, while Zharnel Hughes was third in a British Record of 19.73s. Crazy men’s 200m in London!!🔥🔥 Noah…

FCT residents calls for govt to weed out unregistered transporters, regulate transport system   Residents further stated that bad transportation system had made transport fares unregulated as drivers charge commuters using their discretion. FCT residents calls for govt to weed out unregistered transporters, regulate transport system (REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye) Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over unregulated and poor transportation system in the territory and urged government to weed out unregistered transporters. The residents said in separate interviews with a Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that this was important in view of the…

Obaseki: Why Edo Govt Can’t Fix Federal Roads in Edo The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, disclosed why the state government cannot fix the Benin-Auchi, Benin-Sapele and other federal roads in the state, saying the government at the centre has already awarded contracts for the repair of the roads. Obaseki, who disclosed this to journalists after the monthly Security Council meeting held at the Government House in Benin-city, the state capital, said much as Edo State is a transportation hub, it is concerned that the major federal road networks in the state, which connect several parts…

Coca-Cola, MTN Foundation, British Council, Microsoft, Others Support Africa Social Impact Summit The Sterling One Foundation and the United Nations Nigeria, co-conveners of the Africa Social Impact Summit 2023, have officially unveiled partners for the second edition of the Africa Social Impact Summit. The announcement, which was made at a press conference held in Lagos, also featured an official announcement of the August 10 and 11, 2023, as dates for the event that will take place at the Eko Convention Centre. The Africa Social Impact Summit, now in its second year, is a transformative summit that will bring together thought…