The National Agency for Food and Drug Control NAFDAC has closed down ten bakeries and eight table water factories found to be producing fake and unwholesome products. A statement released by the agency today March 27, says some of the factories were operating in unhygienic conditions and using popular …
Read More »Michael Okpara University shuts down indefinitely after students protested fee hike
Authorities of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State have announced an indefinite shutdown of the institution over protest by its students. Some students of the institution protested against a hike in tuition fees on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The students also alleged that authorities of the institution chased …
Read More »FG partially shuts Third Mainland Bridge for 8 weeks repair
The Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge was on Tuesday, January 9, shut down by the federal government for a comprehensive rehabilitation. The federal comptroller of works for Lagos state, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, supervised the closure to mark the beginning of the rehabilitation and it was …
Read More »Actor Martin Short shuts down rumor of dating actress Meryl Streep
Actor and comedian, Martin Short has dispelled the rumor of dating actress, Meryl Streep. Short’s rep told TMZ that Martin and Meryl are not dating and are just very good friends. This follows the two stars hobnobbing at the Golden Globes this weekend, where they were seen hanging out …
Read More »FG shuts 18 foreign university campuses over fake degree
The Federal Government has banned 18 foreign universities operating in Nigeria while warning Nigerians to avoid enrolling in such institutions. The Federal Ministry of Education referred to the banned universities – five universities from the United States, six from the United Kingdom, and three Ghanaian tertiary institutions – as …
Read More »Lagos state govt shuts Quilox nightclub over environmental, safety infractions (Videos)
The Lagos State Government has shut down Quilox Restaurant Bar Night Club, owned by nightlife king cum politician, Shina Peller. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), disclosed in a statement on Twitter that it shut down Quilox over environmental and safety infractions. The agency stated that …
Read More »Panthers CEO shuts down ‘rubbish’ Luai Tigers deal
Penrith Panthers chief executive Brian Fletcher has categorically shut down suggestions that triple premiership star Jarome Luai will be playing for the Wests Tigers in 2024. Fletcher told 9News Sydney that “under no circumstances” will Luai be playing in any colours other than the Panthers’ next season, despite an announcement …
Read More »Lagos shuts RCCG branch and 7 hotels over noise pollution
A branch of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and seven hotels have been sealed by the Lagos State Government, through the Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) for noise pollution and environmental degradation. The establishments shut are; The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Infinity Westabul Hotel and Suites, De-Orange …
Read More »Delta Govt shuts school where proprietor allegedly defiled 4-year-old girl
The Ministry of Primary Education, Delta State, has shut down the Great Leaders International School, Ime-Obi in Agbor, Ika Local Government Area of the state, over alleged defilement of a 4-year-old girl by the proprietor of the school, Innocent Ezeukwu. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr. Augustine Oghoro, …
Read More »Sokoto Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) shuts down assembly
The chairman added that the association patiently awaited progress on the govt promises and gave a 21-day ultimatum to address their concerns but no action was taken. Members of the Sokoto State Chapter of the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) on Monday joined their counterparts nationwide as they embarked …
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