FG Approves Immediate Retirement Of NAFDAC DG

The Nigerian government has approved the retirement of the acting director general of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Yetunde Oni.

The directive for Mrs. Oni’s ‘immediate retirement’ was granted by the R.P. Ugo, a Permanent Secretary in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

The directive, dated September 28, was in response to a letter written to the SGF by Mrs. Oni over the worker’s unrest in the regulatory agency.

NAFDAC workers commenced an indefinite strike last week demanding among others the immediate removal of Mrs. Oni, whom they said was already due for retirement.

Fayose's Presidential Declaration

Trust the Governor to speak, and indeed he SPOKE. From promising Nigerians a better day ahead, to encouraging his children to school at home, and promising never to ever travel out of the country for treatment when he becomes President, Mr Fayose might indeed be the next man Nigerians need. But then, it's left to Nigerians to decide. Have a seat, cross your legs and digest the first among the rest from the many campaigns his excellency will begin to roll out. It's a must read people, and ofcus you know we love politics on this blog. It's the new GOSSIP!

Manchester Arena bomber named as British Libyan jihadist, Salman Abedi

The suicide bomber responsible for last night's terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena has been identified and named as Salman Abedi. The 22-year-old detonated a bomb just towards the end of Ariana Grande's concert, leading to the death of 22 people with many others injured.

Abedi's identity was revealed after teams of armed cops swooped on his address in Fallowfield, Manchester. Theresa May had earlier stated that the attacker was known to the authorities prior to the attack and that security services were working to establish if he was acting alone or as part of a terror cell. The police have already arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the attack as investigation continues.

Former Barcelona President, Sandro Rosell has been arrested

Nigeria International, Victor Moses won his first English topflight title on Sunday after his club Chelsea FC, bagged their fifth English premiere league title. His wife and two children were there to celebrate with him.

Ibe Kachikwu vows to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel come 2019

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has vowed to resign if Nigeria continues to import fuel by 2019. He made this statement on Monday, during an interview on BBC World Service programme, HardTalk, hosted by Stephen Sackur.

Mr. Kachikwu promised to see to it that the refineries were completed to ensure that there is a future for oil in Nigeria.

Donald Trump condemns 'evil losers' who bombed Manchester last night

US President, Donald Trump has condemned the "evil losers" who carried out the Manchester attack last night. During a joint appearance with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas this morning, Trump said,

 'I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack, and to the many killed and the families, so many families, of the victims.
So many young, beautiful, innocent people living and enjoying their lives, murdered by evil losers in life. I won't call them monsters, because they would like that term, they would think that's a great name. I will call them, from now on, losers, because that's what they are." 

He continued to say,

James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore dies at 89

Legendary James Bond actor, Sir Roger Moore has died at the age of 89,  his family has announced.

In a statement posted on the British actor's official social media accounts, it was revealed that Moore passed away today in Switzerland after a "short but brave battle with cancer".