Geneith Warns Against Misuse of Malaria Drugs, Reaffirms CAMOSUNATE as Trusted ACT Solution As malaria remains a major public health concern in Nigeria, Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited has reiterated its commitment to providing reliable treatment options while urging responsible drug use to ensure effective outcomes. In a statement signed by the company’s Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Umenwa, and released to the media, Pharm. Abimbola Bowoto, Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing at Geneith Pharmaceuticals, noted that while progress has been made in malaria control, challenges persist due to emerging drug-resistant strains and widespread misuse of medications, often fuelled by misconceptions about side…
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Experts Urge Nigerians to Tackle Heart Disease as Victory Drugs Holds Free Health Outreach in Lagos Health professionals, faith leaders, and community figures have called for stronger preventive action against heart disease, as Victory Drugs Pharmacy, Festac Town, Lagos, hosted a free community heart health fair on 1 October 2025. The event, which coincided with World Heart Day (marked globally every 29 September) and the birthday of the pharmacy’s founder, Pharm. Folashade Lawal offered free screenings and medical consultations for residents. READ ALSO: Mandy Kiss Cancels Controversial ‘Sex With 100 Men’ Attempt Held at the Church of the Pentecost, Festac, the outreach…
Olubadan Urges Tinubu to Approve Ibadan State Before 2027 The 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve the creation of an Ibadan State before the end of his first term in office. Oba Ladoja made the call shortly after receiving the Staff of Office from Governor Seyi Makinde during his coronation ceremony at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, on Thursday. Speaking in Yoruba, the monarch conveyed the demand of his people: “My people sent me a message to Mr President. Mr President, they said the creation of Ibadan State is their priority.”…
Mandy Kiss Cancels Controversial ‘Sex With 100 Men’ Attempt Nigerian social media personality, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has retracted her controversial plan to have sex with 100 men in 24 hours, admitting it was a publicity stunt. The self-styled “First Lady of Olosho” had earlier announced the event — which she claimed was intended to break a Guinness World Record (GWR) — and scheduled it for October 30 in Ikorodu, Lagos. However, in a fresh post on Instagram, Mandy Kiss confessed that the entire plan was a hoax designed to drive engagement on her platforms. “I am…
Northern Youth Task Women on Nation-Building, as Udeh Bags Sir Ahmadu Bello Award Women across Nigeria have been tasked with greater roles in nation-building and leadership, as exemplified by Pharm. Judith Ngozi Udeh, Principal Manager (Marketing) at Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited, as she received the prestigious Sir Ahmadu Bello Platinum Leadership Award and the honorary title of Garkuwan Matasan Arewa (Shield of Northern Youth) from the Council of Northern Youth Advocate of Nigeria (CNYAN). Presenting the award at the Airport Golden Tulip Hotel, Lagos, the President of CNYAN, Hon. Mohammed Abdulrazaq, said Udeh’s recognition was a celebration not only of her…
Oyo Govt Bans ‘Sign Out’ Celebrations, Reaffirms Phone Ban in Schools The Oyo State Government has banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private schools across its 33 Local Government Areas. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, announced the directive during the 2025/2026 pre-resumption meeting with principals of public secondary schools at Lagelu Grammar School, Ibadan. READ ALSO: Hilda Baci’s Giant Jollof Pot Collapses at Guinness World Record Attempt Olayiwola said the decision followed growing reports of misconduct, violence and public disturbances linked to such events. He also reinforced the existing prohibition of…
Hilda Baci’s Giant Jollof Pot Collapses at Guinness World Record Attempt A record-breaking bid by celebrity chef Hilda Baci took a dramatic turn on Friday night when a giant pot of Jollof rice collapsed during weighing at the Gino World Jollof Festival in Lagos. The event, staged at Eko Hotel and Suites, was aimed at setting a Guinness World Record for the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof. Thousands of fans, food lovers and celebrities, including actress Funke Akindele and rapper Falz, turned up for the attempt. READ ALSO: Air Peace Co-Pilot, Crew Deny Drug, Alcohol Allegations The custom-built pot, six metres…
Air Peace Co-Pilot, Crew Deny Drug, Alcohol Allegations Air Peace co-pilot David Bernard and cabin crew member Maduneme Victory have rejected claims by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) that they tested positive for alcohol and a hard drug. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, Bernard faulted the credibility of the tests, alleging they were conducted at an unregistered centre and with questionable procedures. He maintained that he neither drinks nor uses drugs. READ ALSO: “We are in 2025. If you are conducting an alcohol test, you use a breathalyser on the spot. Instead, they took our blood and urine…
Rivers State Begins Transition as Fubara Returns After Emergency Rule The Rivers State Government has announced the commencement of activities marking its transition from emergency rule back to democratic governance, following the return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. READ ALSO: Aregbesola, Salvador Lead Coalition to ADC, Vow to Dethrone APC in 2027 According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Ibibia Worika, an inter-denominational church thanksgiving service will hold on Sunday, September 14, at the Ecumenical Centre, Abonima Wharf Road, Port Harcourt. The event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., with all invited guests expected…
Aregbesola, Salvador Lead Coalition to ADC, Vow to Dethrone APC in 2027 Former Interior Minister and Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Surulere, Lagos, at the official declaration of support for the ADC by the Conscience Forum, led by Hon. Moshood Salvador, Aregbesola said the ruling party had plunged Nigerians into hardship. He urged Lagosians also to prepare to take power from the APC at the Alausa Government House. READ ALSO: Ajayi, Okon Advance to…