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NAFDAC: Rep condemns N700,000 ‘shop re-opening levy’ on Onitsha drug traders

A federal lawmaker, Mr. Afam Ogene, has spoken out against the N700,000 fee that traders in the Onitsha drug market are being asked to pay. This charge comes after NAFDAC closed the market. Ogene represents the Ogbaru Federal Constituency in Anambra State and belongs to the Labour Party. He described NAFDAC’s actions as shocking and […]

Russia and US agree major prisoner exchange, days after Trump called Putin ‘crazy’

The United States and Russia have agreed to exchange prisoners, just days after former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly called Russian President Vladimir Putin “crazy.” The agreement was shared by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on May 27 during a diplomatic event in Turkey. Lavrov described Trump as someone who “wants results” and said the […]

Actor Charles Okocha showers his daughter with love as he gifts her an iphone (video)

Nollywood actor Charles Okocha recently shared a touching moment with his daughter, Mercy, that left many people on social media smiling. The heartwarming video has gone viral as fans praised the strong bond between the father and his daughter. Mercy, who is currently a student at Babcock University, had just arrived home when her dad […]

President Tinubu writes Senate, seeks approval for $21.5bn, €2.2bn Foreign loans

President Bola Tinubu has written to Nigeria’s House of Representatives to ask for approval to borrow a large amount of money. This borrowing includes money from outside the country in dollars and euros, as well as local borrowing in naira. On Tuesday, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read letters from the president asking lawmakers to approve three […]

Russia says Trump’s criticism won’t stop US-Russia prisoner swap plans

Russia has said that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t stop current talks about a prisoner swap between the two countries. Over the weekend, Trump called Putin “crazy” after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began in February 2022. Even with these strong […]