Nigeria Participates In Joint Arab-Islamic Summit

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, has given reasons for the country’s participation in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which kicked off yesterday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The summit aims to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, with President Tinubu expected to advocate for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution. Idris emphasized that Nigeria seeks a diplomatic solution, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means.

He reiterated Nigeria’s support for a two-state solution, allowing Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully. The minister warned that failure to achieve peace could escalate tensions throughout the region and beyond.

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo was yesterday inaugurated at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium where he has promised to deliver on the people’s mandate.

He thanked residents for their support during the September 21 election, where he defeated the PDP’s Asue Ighodalo.

Okpebholo emphasized his commitment to prioritizing citizen welfare and addressing issues like road conditions and insecurity. He vowed to enhance security to foster business growth, stating they will not betray the confidence the people have reposed in him and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the NIVEA Black & White Roll-On manufactured in Nigeria is safe for public use. This follows a recent investigation that found no trace of the prohibited chemical 2-(4-tert-Butylbenzyl propionaldehyde), known as BMHCA, in the locally produced product.

Last week, NAFDAC issued a safety alert regarding the NIVEA Black and White Invisible Body Deodorant after concerns were raised about the harmful chemical, which can cause skin irritation and affect reproductive health. The agency had previously warned against using the product, which was recalled in Europe due to safety concerns.

In its latest statement, NAFDAC confirmed that the Nigerian-made roll-on does not contain the banned ingredient. Beiersdorf, the manufacturer, reassured customers that the problematic batch was never marketed in Nigeria and production of the roll-on ceased in February 2022.

NAFDAC has urged traders to stop selling any recalled products and submit them for examination