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By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Authorities have arrested the organisers of a children’s funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, where a stampede on Wednesday led to multiple casualties at Islamic High School, Basorun. Governor Seyi Makinde confirmed the arrest in a statement shared on his official X handle, revealing that investigations are ongoing …

By Ekpeyoung Emmanuel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed optimism about the economy, stating that “indicators have shown that the economy is responding positively to stimulus.” Speaking on Wednesday while presenting the 2024 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly, Tinubu outlined the administration’s commitment to boosting economic …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills as a “groundbreaking initiative” aimed at transforming Nigeria’s financial structure. Speaking at the National Assembly during Tinubu’s presentation of the 2025 budget estimates, Akpabio assured the president of the National Assembly’s support to ensure the …

By Ekpenyong Emmanuel The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of counterfeit Paludex tablets and suspensions in Nigeria. The counterfeit products, identified as Paludex Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets (80mg/480mg) and Paludex (Artemether/Lumefantrine) dry powder for oral suspension (180mg/1080mg), are labeled …