The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, an Indian company, from bringing its product into the country. OsunDailyNG reports that NAFDAC’s Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, in a statement, said the Indian Company was implicated in the illegal production and exportation of highly dangerous opioid combinations into West Africa, including Nigeria. Professor Adeyeye explained that Aveo’s product could cause respiratory failure, seizures, overdose and death. “Investigations have revealed that the company, managed by Vinod Sharma on the outskirts of Mumbai, is responsible for manufacturing and distributing Tafrodol and Royal 225—drugs containing a…
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Israel have suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza after Palestinian militant group Hamas refused a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire over the period of Ramadan and Passover. This comes after the first phase of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas ended the day before. Earlier on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister’s office announced it would adopt a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire over the period of Ramadan and Passover. The proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, would cover Ramadan, due to end late March, and Passover, lasting…
Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to step down from his position following an accusation of sexual harassment. OsunDailyNG reported that Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accused the Senate President of sexually harassing her. In a statement on her 𝕏 handle, Mrs. Akeredolu, also condemned the intervention of Senator Akpabio’s wife, Unoma Akpabio, in the crisis. “In more civilised climes, Akpabio would have, by now, stepped down from office to clear his name and fight his battle. Drafting his wife to fight Senator Natasha is highly disingenuous and an attempt…
Former Senate Minority Leader, Biodun Olujimi, has appealed to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to withdraw her N100 billion defamation lawsuit against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Speaking in an interview on Arise TV on Saturday, Olujimi expressed concern over the escalation of the dispute between Akpoti-Uduaghan and Akpabio. OsunDailyNG understands that the rift between both senators began on February 20, when they engaged in a heated argument over a change in seating arrangements during plenary. On February 25, the Senate referred Akpoti-Uduaghan to its Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for disciplinary review. Following this, Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that her…
Former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has stated that the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, was responsible for the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) defeat in the 2023 presidential election. OsunDailyNG reports that Sani made this known while speaking on Hard Copy, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday. The former lawmaker asserted that El-Rufai is disgruntled and pained due to his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s government and the APC. According to him, the former Governor failed to deliver Kaduna for Tinubu despite claims of contributing to Tinubu’s emergence as President. Sani further criticised El-Rufia over his…
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along the Benin-Ore Expressway on Tuesday, has regained freedom after her family paid a ransom of ₦1.1 million. OsunDailyNG reports that the victim was kidnapped on her way to Ibadan, Oyo State, from Benin, Edo State, to resume at her place of primary assignment. The abductors were said to have demanded a ₦20 million ransom, which her family appealed that they could not afford. Following back-and-forth negotiations, the kidnappers reportedly reduced the ₦20m ransom to ₦5m. Giving an update on the incident, Lawal’s friend, identified as Agbakwara, who…
Former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has stated that rules of the Senate as well as parliamentary conventions and practices must be adhered to in resolving the crisis between Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused Akpabio of sexual harassment. This comes after discovering that her seat had been changed in the Senate without her consent. Reacting to the incident, the Senate unanimously voted to refer Natasha to the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions for disciplinary review. Speaking on that incident in a statement made available to OsunDailyNG on Saturday, Saraki…
Jose Mourinho’s four-match suspension has been reduced to just two matches by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF), following a successful appeal lodged by his club, Fenerbahce. Jose Mourinho, 62, known for his contentious approach, has also seen his financial penalty cut from a hefty 1.6 million Turkish lira (approximately £35,000) to a much lighter fine of 558,000 Turkish lira (around £12,200). The club announced on Thursday that it would formally contest the sanctions imposed after Mourinho’s remarks during a post-match press conference following a tense 0-0 draw against fierce rivals Galatasaray. The TFF’s decision to impose these penalties was based…
Crystal Palace have made a strategic move by appointing experienced Norwegian coach, Leif Smerud, as their new manager, following the departure of Laura Kaminski. Leif Smerud, 48, takes the helm of an Eagles squad currently positioned at the bottom of the Women’s Super League, trailing four points behind safety with eight matches left in the season. His recent accomplishments include leading the Norway men’s Under-21 team to the finals of the 2023 European Championship and serving as caretaker head coach for both the Norway men’s and women’s national teams. “I’m truly honoured and excited to join Crystal Palace, a club…
Investigations have shown that the embattled senator representing Kogi central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, had once accused former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, of making sexual advances at her. OsunDailyNG reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan on Friday accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment in an interview on Arise TV. However, Akpabio’s wife, Unoma Godswill Akpabio, filed multiple lawsuits against Akpoti-Uduaghan, alleging defamation and demanding N250 billion in damages. The rift between the senators began over a seating arrangement in the upper chamber, which the Kogi senator protested was a ploy to silence and relegate her. During the interview, Akpoti-Uduaghan said, “Mine is the…