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Executive Order: NAFDAC praises Tinubu for advancing drug and health security
Executive Order: NAFDAC praises Tinubu for advancing drug and health security
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing an executive order to strengthen drug and health security in Nigeria.
In a statement on Saturday, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Moji Adeyeye highlighted that the executive order is designed to transform Nigeria’s health sector. The order focuses on increasing local production of healthcare products, reducing healthcare equipment and consumables costs, and promoting local investments.
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Prof. Adeyeye emphasized that this move paves the way for a sustainable and high-quality healthcare system for all Nigerians. She noted that the executive order demonstrates the administration’s dedication to transforming the health sector and aligns with the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) and the Presidential Initiative on Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), which was approved in October 2023.
Prof. Adeyeye also mentioned that NAFDAC has been implementing measures to enhance the local manufacturing of drugs and other health commodities over the past six years. She stated that the Tinubu administration has created an environment where local manufacturers can excel and compete effectively.
Executive Order: NAFDAC praises Tinubu for advancing drug and health security
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How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
On Monday, a Lagos Federal High Court was informed that former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, allegedly paid N1.2 billion in cash to former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.
Abubakar Madaki, a former investigative officer with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), testified before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke, stating that the payment was made in cash to obscure the source and prevent any traceability.
During the EFCC investigation, it was revealed that the money originated from Dasuki’s office and was initially allocated for arms procurement, contrary to claims that it was for a presidential campaign. The EFCC has charged Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, with an 11-count indictment for criminal breach of trust, theft, and misappropriation of public funds.
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The anti-graft agency asserts that Fayose, along with Abiodun Agbele—who is facing a separate money laundering trial—received N1.219 billion on June 17, 2014, to finance Fayose’s governorship campaign in Ekiti State.
At the hearing, Madaki, the 13th prosecution witness, indicated that Fayose did not personally conduct any financial transactions pertinent to the charges. The court has adjourned the trial to July 19.
How Dasuki paid Fayose N1.2bn to avoid traces – Court witness
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BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, (RSIEC), has announced that it has fixed the date to conduct local government elections in the state for October 5.
The commission, Monday, released its guidelines in view of the conduct of the LGA elections in the state.
This was coming as the police in the state have maintained occupation of the local government area council secretariats following the leadership crisis rocking the LGAs.
Following the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs, the governor of the state, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, inaugurated Caretaker Committees pending the conduct of an LG election.
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However, the development had sparked protests by the outgone chairmen, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, who are insisting that the Martins Amaewhule-led State Assembly had extended their tenure by six months in their repealed Local Government Administration law of the state.
However, RSIEC met with the leaders of political parties and major stakeholders in the state in order to conduct the election in the state.
BREAKING: Rivers announces date for local government elections
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BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu suit against FG
BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu suit against FG
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Kanu had sought N1 billion in damages for alleged rights violations.
Kanu’s suit, marked FHC/CS/1633/2023, accused the Department of State Services (DSS) and its Director General of violating his right to fair hearing. He claimed that the DSS prevented his lawyers from having unhindered interactions with him while he was detained, impeding the preparation of his defense in his criminal trial.
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However, in his judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho ruled that Kanu failed to provide credible evidence to support his claims.
The judge found no proof that the DSS interfered with Kanu’s interactions with his lawyers, denied him unhindered access to legal counsel, or eavesdropped on his conversations with his lawyers, which would constitute a breach of his right to fair hearing.
BREAKING: Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu suit against FG
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