Day: 7 November 2017

Fake Products: Tasty Time MD granted N3m bail

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The Managing Director of Tasty Time Nigeria Limited, Mr. Isaac Kole, was today granted a bail of N3 million by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos.Kole and his company were arraigned before Justice Hadiza Rabiu-Shagari by the National Agency  for Food and Drugs Agency Administration Control (NAFDAC), last Thursday, on a four-count charge of producing fake products. NAFDAC in a charge marked FHC/L/351c/17, had alleged that Kole and his company have been using his firm located at 1, Kole Street, Ipaja, Lagos, to produce unregistered Tasty Time products which include: Tasty…

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Another deadly virus, similar to Ebola hits Uganda

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An outbreak of a lethal virus ‘clinically similar’ to Ebola has broken out in Uganda, concerned health chiefs have announced. Marburg virus disease, which kills up to 88 per cent of people it strikes, is considered to be one of the most deadly pathogens in existence. Five cases have been identified so far as international aid agencies have rushed to deploy teams on the ground to control the outbreak. The news comes amid a surge in cases of plague in Madagascar, which is considered to be the ‘worst outbreak in…

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We built Mega Schools to cater for interest of the masses out of fear of God – Aregbesola

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Goverrnor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, on Tuesday lashed out at his critics, declaring that the policy of his goverrnment to build mega schools across three senatorial districts of the state was informed by crucial need to cater for the collective interest of the masses and fear of God. He reiterated that obtaining loans to fund some of his capital projects was in the best interest of the people in Osun, stressing what the All Progressive Congress (APC)-led government did is sourcing for loans some years back was to further place the…

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Buhari presents N8.6tn budget for 2018

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President Muhammadu Buhari has presented about N8.612 trillion as the 2018 Appropriation bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, saying the projected expenditure would drive rapid economic recovery. He said at the session that with a benchmark of 45 dollars per barrel at an exchange rate of N305 to a dollar in 2018, the budget would consolidate on the achievements of previous budgets to aggressively steer the economy to the path of steady growth. “With the economic recovery made so far, it is clear that we made the…

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Police dismiss ASP, 3 others for extortion, recovers N.83m

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Police authorities have dismissed an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and four other policemen from service for alleged extortion. According to a third quarter report released by the Public Complaint Rapid Response Unit (PCRRU) of the Nigeria Police, a total of 16 officers were punished for various acts of misconduct within the period. The ASP, Bayo Obadiah, allegedly led a team comprising three junior officers, Inspector Okelue Nkemeonye, Sgt Braimah Sunday and Sgt Yusuf Olukoga, who falsely paraded themselves as operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ikorodu, Lagos,…

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Motorists prevented lady from committing suicide on 3rd Mainland Bridge

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An unidentified lady was prevented from committing suicide in Lagos by motorists and security personnel who rescued her. The unidentified lady had attempted to throw herself in the way of speeding vehicles at the CMS end of the third mainland bridge on Lagos Island. Her actions nearly resulted in a major accident as motorists made desperate attempts to avoid hitting her. She was however prevented, from carrying out her plan, by some of the motorists, who managed to park their vehicles on the bridge to restrain her. The scene attracted…

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“Alex Ekwueme alive, not dead, He is yet to be flown abroad” -Family

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Former Nigeria’s Vice President of the Second Republic, Dr. Alex Ekwueme is alive, family sources have confirmed. Some media outlets had reported earlier that the former Vice President died in London today, November 7. However, it can authoritatively be reported that the highly respected politician is alive and is yet to be flown abroad as stated in the report. A family member disclosed that the elder statesman is alive and well and that his condition has improved considerably. Also confirming the news, Uche Ezechukwu, the Chairman, Editorial Board of the…

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Emenalo ends 10yr stint with Chelsea, may join Monaco

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Michael Emenalo has ended his 10-year association with Chelsea Football club. The 52-year-old Nigerian announced his sudden departure as the club’s technical director in a statement on the club’s official website today. Emenalo could be set to join French champions, Monaco. Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich had used the Nigerian as a sounding board in west London – he is among the few people the Russian trusted and took advice from. Emenalo’s statement reads in part: “I have had the privilege to work alongside some of the most talented people in…

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