NAFDAC uncovers group using evangelism to distribute fake drugs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in Rivers, says it has uncovered a group distributing suspected fake drugs to the public in the name of evangelism.

Mr Chukwuma Oligbu, NAFDAC South-South Zonal Director, said at a media briefing in in Port Harcourt on Monday, that the group was tracked down at Abuloma Community Town Hall.

Oligbu disclosed that a member of the group was apprehended while administering one of suspected fake products on a member of the public.

He further said that the products were evacuated to NAFDAC office for further investigation and documentation.

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EFCC quizzes suspected ‘Yahoo’ school operators and students

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigation of 30 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in a Yahoo training School (a.k.a Hustle Kingdom, HK) in Benin City, Edo State capital.

The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a tweet on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.

It wrote: “The suspects, arrested by officers of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army at their hideout in Benin City, were on Monday April 28, 2025 handed over to the EFCC for further investigation.

“At the time of arrest, the Yahoo School has full trappings of a conventional computer school with desktop computers, work stations and other computer accessories. There was also a compartment stocked with various fetish items.

“Items recovered from the suspects include a Toyota Corolla car, phones, laptops and Mpeg Audio-layer 3, MP3.

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BREAKING: Shakeup in NNPC, Mele Kyari’s henchmen shown the way out

In a significant restructuring of its management, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has terminated the services of a number of senior staff members. This is according to a report by TheCable this Tuesday evening, April 29, 2025.

The portal said that among those departing immediately are Bala Wunti, former chief of National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS), and Ibrahim Onoja, managing director of the Kaduna Refinery.

“Also asked to leave was Lawal Sade, the chief compliance officer and former managing director of NNPC Trading.

“They are believed to be very close to Mele Kyari, who was removed as group chief executive officer (GCEO) on April 2, 2025,” TheCable said. It reported that “over 200 employees have been impacted, marking the beginning of what may be a series of staff changes.”

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BREAKING: Explosion rocks military barracks in Borno

The Nigerian Military High Command in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, late last night confirmed an explosion at the Giwa military barracks in the town. A report by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama however quoted sources at the Borno Military High Command as debunking rumours circulating on social media that the explosion was due to an alleged attack on the barracks. The sources clarified that the incident at the base’s armoury was caused by extreme heat.

“The sources said the incident occurred due to a heat-induced reaction within a section of the armoury, leading to a wild explosion and fire,” Makama said in a report published on his blog in the wee hours of this Thursday, May 1, 2025.

The Command confirmed that they are working to bring the situation under control, Makama said, quoting the military sources as saying: “What occurred was an isolated incident triggered by excessive heat, which caused an explosion within the armoury.”

“The military sources urged Members of the public to disregard panic-inducing reports and refrain from spreading misinformation that could create unnecessary fear among residents.

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