NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Chinese-Made Counterfeit ‘Coglaet’ Toothpaste Mimicking Colgate Brand
NAFDAC stressed that the products have not met the required regulatory standards for registration and quality assurance, and may pose a potential risk to public health and safety.
FG Dismisses Claims of Hidden Spending, Says World Bank Report Misrepresented
The controversy follows the World Bank’s April 2026 edition of the Nigeria Development Update, which found that FAAC deductions gulped N14.94 trillion or 39 percent of revenues before distribution in 2025, with first-line deductions to federal ministries, departments and agencies surpassing budget allocations to major social and growth-oriented ministries.
Bayern Munich Lift Record 35th Bundesliga Title With Dominant Win Over Stuttgart
Bayern Munich clinched their 35th Bundesliga title in emphatic fashion on Sunday, dismantling VfB Stuttgart 4–2 at the Allianz Arena to seal the championship with four match days still remaining. The Bavarian giants were made to work early, falling behind in the 21st minute, but responded with an explosive 10-minute spell that turned the game […]
Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges as Negotiations Hang in Balance
President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran on Sunday, 19, April, 2026 warning that the United States would demolish the country’s civilian infrastructure if a deal is not reached in upcoming negotiations. In posts on Truth Social, Trump wrote that unless Iran accepts his terms, “the United States is going to knock out […]
Nigerian Arrested in Thailand Over Alleged Cocaine Trafficking Ring
A Nigerian national has been arrested in Thailand over his alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking network operating within Bangkok’s nightlife districts. According to a report by the Bangkok Post published on Sunday, April 19, Metropolitan Police Bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Sayam Boonsom confirmed that the suspect, Nwaiwu Ifeanyi Placid, 46, was apprehended during […]
US Strike Kills Three in Caribbean Anti-Drug Operation
The United States military said it killed three people during a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday, April 19, as part of its ongoing anti-narcotics campaign in the region. According to US Southern Command, the operation involved a “lethal kinetic strike” targeting a boat said to be operated by […]
Oba Femi Stuns Brock Lesnar in Explosive WrestleMania Debut
Nigerian professional wrestler Isaac Odugbesan, popularly known as Oba Femi, delivered a statement victory on the grand stage of WrestleMania 42, defeating 10-time WWE Champion Brock Lesnar in under five minutes on Sunday, April 19. The high-profile clash, billed as one of the event’s headline matches, ended dramatically as the 27-year-old Nigerian overpowered the seasoned […]
Child Advocacy Group Demand Urgent Action on Climate Threats to Schools in Katsina
Children from the Child Rights Advocacy Club in Mashi Local Government Area of Katsina State have raised concerns over worsening climate and environmental conditions affecting their safety and access to quality education. The students made their demands during an advocacy visit to the Mashi Council Chairman and the District Head of Mashi on Sunday, April […]
ADC Blasts Tinubu Government Over Reintegration of 744 Repentant Terrorists
The ADC argued that reintegrating former terrorists without clear judicial processes, transparent vetting standards or robust post-release monitoring exposes vulnerable communities to fresh threats.