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Governor Alex Otti (Abia state) Abia State Governor Alex Otti says he met the state in a very bad condition after taking over from former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, citing decayed infrastructure and financial strain. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has spoken candidly about the situation he met on ground when he assumed office in May, describing it as deeply troubling and far from what many residents might have imagined. According to Otti, the state he inherited from his predecessor, Okezie Ikpeazu, was in what he called a “very bad shape.” He said the challenges cut across almost every sector — from infrastructure and public services to finances and basic governance structures. Speaking during a recent engagement, the governor did not mince words. He painted a picture of a state struggling under the weight of unpaid obligations, deteriorating roads, and weakened institutions. For many Abians, his remarks confirmed what they had experienced daily — bad roads, slow economic activity, and ...

Smoke rising over Tehran following reported Israeli airstrikes amid escalating tensions Explosions rock Tehran after Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran. The United States confirms large-scale military operations, raising fears of a wider Middle East conflict. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said the operation was launched to neutralize what he called “immediate and serious threats” to the State of Israel. In a brief statement, Katz said intelligence assessments indicated preparations by Iranian forces that posed imminent risks. While he did not detail the nature of those threats, Israeli officials have long accused Iran of accelerating aspects of its nuclear and missile programs. Shortly after the announcement, Israel implemented emergency measures at home. Schools were closed nationwide, restrictions were placed on public gatherings, and workplaces were ordered to scale down operations except for essential services. Military reservists were reportedly placed on h...

NAFDAC reiterates its directive discontinuing the registration of multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder for oral suspension due to instability and loss of efficacy. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 09/2026, reminding Nigerians of its earlier regulatory directive discontinuing the registration of all multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine dry powder formulations for oral suspension. The agency said the decision, first communicated in Public Alert No. 01/2025 published on February 27, 2025, remains fully in effect. According to NAFDAC, stability studies revealed that once reconstituted with water, multi-dose Artemether/Lumefantrine suspensions become unstable over time. This instability leads to a loss of efficacy, meaning the medicine may no longer effectively treat malaria. Health experts warn that reduced efficacy in anti-malarial drugs can have serious consequences. When a medication fails to work as intend...