Bida Ice-Cream Production Halted Over Reported Hygiene, Labelling and Licensing Lapses
Bida Local Government says inspectors found hygiene and labelling problems and halted production, but laboratory and NAFDAC findings remain unconfirmed....
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Nigeria Floods: NEMA Says 245 Dead, 214,997 Displaced Across 28 States
NEMA’s October 20 national flood update shows 673,350 people affected, 214,997 displaced and 245 deaths across 134 LGAs in 28 states....
Magodo Land Dispute: Lagos Begins Allocation to Shangisha Judgment Creditors
The latest allocation marks progress after the 2012 Supreme Court judgment, but beneficiaries say outstanding plots and infrastructure still determine whether delivery is complete....
Lagos On-Street Parking: LASPA Targets Wider Rollout as Motorists Face Illegal Collections
Lagos is preparing a wider regulated on-street parking system, but motorists still need clearer rules on authorised agents, fees, covered roads and complaints....
Benue Attacks: Senate Cites 113 Reported Deaths, Demands Stronger Security Response
Lawmakers have escalated concern over attacks in Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo, citing 113 reported deaths while calling for stronger prevention, intelligence and rapid response....
Kula Boat Incident: Five Bodies Recovered, Two Missing as Rivers Probe Continues
Eight people were rescued, five bodies recovered and two remain missing after the Kula boat incident, while investigators have yet to establish the cause or responsibility....
Abuja Ebola: Swiss Government Confirms Patient Is Diplomat’s Wife as Infection Source Remains Unknown
The confirmed Abuja Ebola patient is a Swiss diplomat’s wife, but conflicting travel accounts and an unproven Entebbe link leave the source of infection unresolved....
2027 UTME, WAEC, NECO Dates: FG Proposes Harmonised Exam Calendar
A proposed federal timetable places UTME in March and other major examinations between April and July, with result releases targeted to support September admissions....
Nigeria Doctor Shortage: States Warn Retention Crisis Is Straining Hospitals
Doctors’ groups across several states say workforce attrition is intensifying pressure on hospitals, as questions remain over whether recruitment and retention policies are reversing the losses....
Nasarawa Flood: Two Dead, Thousands Displaced as Relief Access Remains Difficult
Flooding in Doma has killed two people, displaced thousands and affected more than 18 communities, with relief delivery still hampered by difficult access....