Nollywood Filmmaker Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested US-trained filmmaker and motivational speaker, Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe, on Friday, December 27, 2024, in his hotel room in Lekki. His arrest followed the earlier apprehension of his partner, Uzoekwe Ugochukwu James, at a warehouse in Ajao Estate, Ikeja, on the same day. According to a…

WHO declares New COVID Outbreak in China

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a new coronavirus outbreak in China a global health emergency. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus made the announcement during a press conference in Geneva. The organization’s emergency committee had met the previous Thursday and recommended declaring the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Didier Houssin, chair…

Petroleum Marketers Urge FG to Sell Warri, Kaduna Refineries

Petroleum marketers, under the umbrella of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), have called on the Nigerian government to privatize the Warri and Kaduna refineries. PETROAN made this appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, January 4, titled “Retrospect of Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Downstream Sector in 2024.” The statement was…

WHO Advises Against Washing Raw Meat

The World Health Organization (WHO) has ignited a debate after advising people not to wash raw meat. On Facebook, WHO posted: “Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water. Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food.” The advice led to a lively discussion in the…

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