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NAFDAC and NOA begin nationwide crackdown on sachet alcohol

..Link the substance to banditry, to kidnappings The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have launched a national behavior change campaign to enforce the sachet alcohol ban in the 36 states and the federal capital territory. The NOA said the move was aimed at protecting children and other vulnerable groups from the …

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FG warns contractors of substandard works, withdraws Abuja-Keffi project from Chinese port – THISAGE

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government has withdrawn the Abuja-bound carriageway of the ongoing Mararaba-Keffi road reconstruction project from China Harbor Engineering Company Limited, warning that no payment certificates will be issued for sub-standard works. Works Minister David Umahi announced the decision during an inspection of the 43.65 kilometer dual carriageway, citing the company’s “poor performance and uncooperative attitude”. …

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FG warns ASUU, warns against new disruptions to academic calendar

The Federal Government has warned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against another strike, warning that any disruption to the academic calendar will not be tolerated. In a joint statement issued by the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sai’d Ahmed, the government reiterated its commitment to “constructive engagement” with …

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Badminton: Nigeria tops medal table at African Para Tournament

Team Nigeria dominated the table at the 2025 African Parabadminton Championships, with 36 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze as the competition concluded on Sunday. The Kenya National Olympic Committee came second with 11 medals, four gold, two silver and five bronze, in the tournament held at the Umuahia International Conference Centre, Abia. Egypt rounded out the …

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