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NAFDAC nabs pharmacist with fake licence

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a pharmacist for allegedly importing drugs into the country with fake NAFDAC licence. The pharmacist, identified as   Mr Beneth Okolie, is a superintendent pharmacist with PACMAI International. He has been handed over to the police.  NAFDAC’s Director General Dr Paul ...

Court faults EFFC on Adigwe’s arrest

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
A Federal High Court in Lagos has faulted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the unlawful arrest and detention of former Managing Director of Afribank (now Mainstreet Bank), Sebsatine Adigwe. Justice James Tsoho, in a judgment on a fundamental rights enforcement application by the ex-banker, awarded N500, 000 against EFCC as damages ...

Same sex marriage a taboo, says Mark

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
Senate President David Mark yesterday described the proposed same sex marriage as a taboo and offensive to the culture and tradition of the country.  Mark spoke at a public hearing on the Bill for an Act to transfer convicted offenders and Same Sex Marriage (prohibition) Bill.  Stating that the proposal should be rejected, Mark ...

ICPC recovers N13b from MDAs

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday said it has recovered about N13 billion from some selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The commission said the recovery was done through its System Studies Review of the affected MDAs. It said the money has been paid into the national traesury. ...

Baba Suwe expected in court today

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
Comedian Babatunde Omidina, also known as Baba Suwe, alleged to have ingested substances believed to be hard drugs, may appear in court today. Justice Yetunde Idowu of a Lagos High Court, Ikeja, had ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to produce Omidina in court today. ...

"We Need To Talk About Kevin" Trailer: Watch Now!

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
Posted Monday October 31, 2011 7:27 PM GMT Giving a glimpse of what’s to come, the trailer for the upcoming movie “We Need to Talk About Kevin” has debuted via iTunes Movie Trailers (watch above). The suspense picture is led by what’s been described as an Oscar-worthy performance by Tilda Swinton , who plays ...

NFF dares Onigbinde to quit

On Monday, October 31st, 2011
Top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, have reacted cautiously to claims by former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboyega Onigbinde, that he would soon quit his appointment into the NFF Technical Committee, because his views are not respected. The NFF Technical Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday and members are alarmed at the claims ...