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NAFDAC To Enforce Ban On Sachet And Small PET Bottle Alcohol From January 2026

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that it will begin enforcing the ban on alcohol sold in sachets and small PET bottles from January 2026. Speaking in Abuja, NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye said the agency is committed to protecting public health, emphasizing that safeguarding Nigerians’ well-being is a top priority. The ban targets the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles with capacities under 200ml, with full compliance expected by December 2025. The move follows a Senate directive and has the backing of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Adeyeye noted that small, inexpensive containers of high-alcohol drinks are easily concealable and contribute to misuse and addiction, particularly among minors and commercial drivers. She added that their widespread availability has been linked to domestic violence, road accidents, school dropouts, and other social problems affecting families and communities. She recalled that in December 2018, NAFDAC, the Federal Ministry of Health, and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission signed a five-year agreement with the Association of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Employers and the Distillers and Blenders Association of Nigeria. The original deadline of January 2024 was later extended to December 2025 to allow manufacturers time to adjust production and deplete existing stock. Adeyeye said the ban aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol and is intended to protect, not punish. She stressed that the health and future of children and young adults must take precedence over short-term economic gains. Only spirit drinks packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles under 200ml are affected by the ban. Adeyeye urged all manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to comply with the December 2025 deadline, warning that no further extensions will be granted. She added that NAFDAC will collaborate with the Ministry of Health, the FCCPC, and the National Orientation Agency to intensify public awareness campaigns on the dangers of alcohol misuse, reaffirming the agency’s mission to ensure Nigerians have access only to safe and properly regulated products.

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Enugu Woman Arraigned For Falsely Accusing Husband Of Sexually Abusing Their Two Daughters

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A 29-year-old woman, Chisom Okonkwo, has been arraigned at an Enugu Magistrate Court for allegedly defaming her husband, Ozioma Okonkwo, and giving false information to the police by claiming he sexually abused their two young daughters. According to a charge sheet filed by the Commissioner of Police, the alleged offences occurred in August 2024 at Adoration Junction, opposite Dan-Legal Hotel, Emene, Enugu State. The police stated that Chisom “defamed the character of one Okonkwo Ozioma by shouting in public that he defiled her two daughters, exposing him to hatred, contempt, and ridicule, and damaging his reputation.” The charges violate Section 323 and are punishable under Section 325 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State of Nigeria, 2004. Investigations revealed that Ozioma Okonkwo was arrested on October 25, 2025, following Chisom’s allegations that he sexually abused their daughters, aged 2 and 5, amid a marital dispute. However, medical examinations found no evidence of abuse, leading to his release. In a second count, Chisom is accused of giving false information to detectives at the State Intelligence Department (SID), Enugu, on October 27, 2025. The police said she “provided false information that Okonkwo Ozioma defiled their two daughters, which led to his arrest and detention, knowing the claims were false and misleading officers into taking actions they otherwise would not have taken.” This second offence is punishable under Section 154(1)(a) & (b) of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State, 2004. As of the time of reporting, details regarding Chisom’s plea, bail, and upcoming court proceedings have not been made public.

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Wike Clashes With Military Officer Over Alleged Land Encroachment in Abuja

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A heated confrontation took place on Tuesday between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and an unidentified military officer over an alleged land-grabbing incident in Abuja’s Gaduwa District. A video obtained by our correspondent showed Wike accusing the officer of unlawfully taking possession of a plot of land. The minister challenged the officer, questioning why the military would claim ownership simply because the property was once linked to a former Chief of Naval Staff. “Because you are an officer? Nobody does that. The man took land because he was the Chief of Naval Staff?” Wike demanded. The officer, dressed in military camouflage, insisted that his acquisition of the land was legal and carried out with integrity. “I am an officer with integrity. Everything was acquired legally,” he said. Wike, visibly angry, ordered the officer to be quiet, prompting the officer to respond, “I will not shut up.” The minister shot back: “You are a very big fool. As at the time I graduated, you were still in primary school.” The officer maintained that he was deployed to the site on official orders, but Wike escalated the exchange: “You will see if you will not leave here. Go and develop there and let me see.” As of press time, neither the military nor the Federal Capital Territory Administration had issued an official statement regarding the incident. Land disputes and illegal allocations remain a recurring problem in Abuja. Since taking office in August 2023, Wike has stepped up efforts to curb unauthorised land acquisition, illegal property development, and encroachments, ordering demolitions of illegal structures to enforce the Abuja Master Plan. Soldiers, Wike, FCTA officials, go physical to gain access to land in Abuja Soldiers Stop Wike, FCTA Officials From Gaining Access To Land I can not believe Wike is crying lol 😆 pic.twitter.com/If4ArIs17J — Emma ik Umeh (Tcee )🇳🇬 (@emmaikumeh) November 11, 2025

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Standard Chartered To Close Accounts Below N7.5 Million

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Standard Chartered Bank has announced plans to close customer accounts with balances below N7.5 million from February 28, 2026, as part of a major restructuring under its new “Emerging Affluent Segment” strategy. In a notice titled Important Notice: Branch Network and Segment Update, the bank said customers who do not meet the Assets Under Management (AUM) threshold by the deadline will have their accounts closed. The statement explained that the bank is phasing out its “Personal Banking” segment to focus on higher-value clients while introducing a new operational model tailored to their financial needs. As part of this shift, several Standard Chartered branches will be permanently shut down beginning January 15, 2026. The bank said the decision supports its ongoing digitisation drive aimed at optimising efficiency and improving customer experience through online channels. “These closures build on our digitisation efforts over the past few years, designed to streamline operations, products, and services while better aligning with our clients’ evolving expectations,” the bank stated. Despite the sweeping changes, Standard Chartered assured customers that it remains financially strong and fully compliant with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s new ₦200 billion minimum capital requirement for national commercial banks. The bank reaffirmed its commitment to helping customers achieve their financial goals, noting that its mobile and internet banking platforms will continue to operate seamlessly for transactions and account management. Following the consolidation, only branches in Lagos, Abuja, and Rivers State will remain open. Founded in 1894, Standard Chartered is one of Nigeria’s oldest international banks. It was locally incorporated in 1971, sold majority ownership to Nigerian investors in 1979, and later re-entered the market in 1999 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the global Standard Chartered Group. Today, it continues to serve retail, corporate, and institutional clients with a strong focus on digital banking and international trade.

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Four Nigerians Among Ten Given Jail Terms For London Phone Store Robbery

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Four Nigerians and six other accomplices involved in a violent phone robbery gang that targeted mobile phone stores across London have been sentenced to a combined total of 55 years in prison, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The Nigerians—David Akintola, Ayomide Olaribiro, Olabiyi Obasa, and David Okewole—were identified as key members of the organised group responsible for 13 coordinated raids between September and November 2024, mostly targeting EE stores across the UK. The gang used threats of violence to force staff to open secure stock rooms, stealing high-value mobile phones and electronics worth approximately £240,000. Police said forensic and digital evidence played a crucial role in bringing the gang to justice. “Officers linked the suspects to multiple crime scenes through DNA, call data, and vehicle records. Surveillance caught the group preparing for further offences, and on November 19, 2024, four men were arrested during a robbery at an EE shop in Kilburn,” the Metropolitan Police said. Searches of addresses connected to the suspects recovered stolen items and further evidence linking them to the crimes. All ten suspects were charged, with eight pleading guilty to conspiracy to rob on January 30, 2025. After months of trial proceedings at Kingston Crown Court, sentences were handed down on Friday, November 7. The jail terms were detailed as follows: James Adodo, 10 years David Akintola, six years and six months Michael Babo, six years and 10 months Robert Hills, five years and three months Ayomide Olaribiro, four years and six months Nelson Joel, three years and three months Olabiyi Obasa, three years and six months David Okewole, seven years and six months Two others received lighter sentences for attempted robbery: Laville Bloise, two years, suspended for two years Mushtakim Miah, eight years and six months The Metropolitan Police noted that the lengthy jail terms reflect the violent nature of the gang’s activities and the threat they posed to both businesses and the public.

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Tinubu Sends Top Officials To UK To Discuss Ike Ekweremadu’s Detention

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A Nigerian delegation dispatched by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held talks with officials of the UK Ministry of Justice on November 10, focusing on the detention of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu. Ekweremadu has been held in the UK since March 2023 following his conviction for conspiring to bring a young man to Britain to exploit him for his kidney, a violation of the Modern Slavery Act. He was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison, marking the first verdict of its kind under the law. The delegation included Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi. After the meeting, they were received at the Nigerian High Commission in London by Acting High Commissioner Mohammed Maidugu. The intervention highlights the Tinubu administration’s renewed diplomatic effort on a high-profile legal case involving a Nigerian public figure. It follows a history of Nigeria engaging with the UK legal system on prominent matters, including the prosecution of former Delta State Governor James Ibori for fraud and money laundering and the P&ID arbitration case, in which a London court overturned a multi-billion-dollar award against Nigeria due to evidence of fraud and bribery.

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China Pulls Popular Gay Dating Apps From Domestic App Stores

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Chinese authorities have removed two major gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, from app stores in the country, Apple confirmed to AFP on Tuesday. Same-sex marriage remains illegal in China, and LGBTQ+ individuals often face discrimination. Activists say efforts to curb LGBTQ+ expression have intensified in recent years, especially under President Xi Jinping. Over the weekend, users on Chinese social media noticed that the full versions of Blued and Finka, both owned by a Hong Kong-based company, were no longer available on Apple and Android app stores. An Apple spokesperson told AFP, “Based on an order from the Cyberspace Administration of China, we have removed these two apps from the China storefront only.” The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is the country’s top internet regulator and censor. In recent months, it has taken action against social media platforms over content management. Apple added that Finka had earlier been voluntarily removed from stores outside China, while Blued was only available domestically. AFP was unable to reach the CAC or the apps’ owner for comment. An express version of Blued is still available in China, and an international version, HeeSay, can be downloaded outside the country. HeeSay’s store description notes it connects “54 million LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide.” In 2022, Grindr was removed from Chinese app stores during a CAC campaign ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, but Blued remained accessible at that time.

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Trump Welcomes Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to White House

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President Donald Trump hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian leader since the country gained independence in 1946. The meeting came as the U.S. Treasury Department extended sanctions on Damascus for another six months. Al-Sharaa, 43, a former al-Qaeda commander who overthrew Bashar al-Assad last December, has spent the past year reshaping his image, presenting himself as a unifying leader seeking to end Syria’s international isolation. The Syrian presidency said the talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, enhancing cooperation, and discussing regional and global issues of mutual concern. Trump praised al-Sharaa, saying, “He comes from a very tough place, and he’s a tough guy. I like him. We’ll do everything we can to make Syria successful, because that’s part of the Middle East. We have peace now in the Middle East – the first time that anyone can remember that ever happening.” He also acknowledged al-Sharaa’s controversial past, adding, “We’ve all had rough pasts.” Al-Sharaa later told Fox News that his former ties to al-Qaeda were in the past and were not part of discussions with Trump. He stressed that Syria is now considered a strategic partner rather than a threat. The White House meeting follows their first encounter six months ago in Saudi Arabia, where Trump announced plans to lift sanctions, and comes shortly after the U.S. removed al-Sharaa from its list of “Specially Designated Global Terrorists.” Captured by U.S. forces in Iraq, al-Sharaa later led Syria’s al-Qaeda branch, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which split from the network in 2016. Less than a year ago, the U.S. had offered a $10 million reward for information leading to his capture. Since assuming power, he has embraced his birth name and promoted a message of tolerance and inclusivity. Earlier this year, he addressed the United Nations General Assembly, declaring that Syria is “reclaiming its rightful place among the nations of the world” while pursuing stronger economic ties with the U.S. and European Union. Despite the historic nature of the visit, al-Sharaa received a low-profile reception. He entered through a side door, without a formal greeting from Trump, and no joint press conference or photo session took place. As he left, he briefly greeted supporters outside the White House. An anonymous U.S. official said Syria would be allowed to resume operations at its embassy in Washington, enabling closer coordination on counterterrorism, security, and economic issues. The move could also pave the way for a potential U.S. troop withdrawal from the country. The visit occurred amid security concerns, with Syrian authorities revealing that two separate ISIL assassination plots targeting al-Sharaa had been foiled in recent months. Over the weekend, the Syrian Ministry of Interior launched a nationwide campaign against ISIL cells, arresting more than 70 suspects.

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