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NEC Urges SON, NAFDAC To Take Cautious Efforts To Prevent Importation Of Adulterated Goods.

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The National Economic Council (NEC), yesterday, urged the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other federal agencies responsible for quality control to prevent importation of poisoned foods into the country.

The NEC, presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has the thirty-six state governors, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Minister of Budget and National Planning, and Minister of Finance as members.Addressing reporters at the end of the meeting held at the Presidential Villa, the governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, joined by Adams Oshiomhole of Edo and his Adamawa State counterpart, Bindo Jubrila, said the need to boost food production and agricultural development featured prominently in discussions.

He said the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbe, briefed the council on Federal Government’s action plan for food production.

“We were concerned about foods imported into this country and have cautioned seriously that SON, NAFDAC and other agencies that deal with quality do their best, so that rubbish is not sent into this country,” Okorocha said.

He added: “We realised that some of the frozen chicken and fish imports into this country are being preserved with very dangerous chemicals. We are of the opinion that this should be looked into.”

Meanwhile, in support of government’s effort to deepen the nation’s revenue profile, the NEC endorsed plan to increase the contribution of the solid minerals sector to the treasury.

Following a presentation to the council by the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi, the governors approved the appointment of professional revenue consultants to achieve the objective.

The NEC also supported a presentation from the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on the ministry’s strategy to generate incremental power, as a short-term measure towards addressing energy shortage in the country.

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Actor Amaechi Muonagor Calls For Financial Aid For Kidney Transplant In India

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Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor is facing a health crisis. In a video circulating on social media on Monday, March 18th, 2024, the beloved actor appeared frail, lying in bed. The purpose of the video was to appeal to Nigerians for financial assistance.

Actor Kingsley Orji, present at Muonagor’s bedside, voiced the plea for help on Muonagor’s behalf. The funds are urgently needed to cover the costs of a kidney transplant surgery planned to take place in India.

Orji said,

“It has not been easy. He has been in this condition for months now. He wants to go for a kidney transplant. What we want is for you to help us for him to travel to India. He just came back from the ICU in Nnewi Teaching Hospital a couple of days ago. He was responding to treatment but not very well.”

Actor Kingsley Orji added another concerning detail: Amaechi Muonagor’s kidney problems have also affected his ability to speak clearly.

“We decided to bring him home because there was no money, but it is not advisable. He barely talks well. Please, he needs your help,” he said.

The post caption read,

Special Public Appeal on our Veteran Nollywood actor Amechi Monagor, please my brothers and sisters lets help him more to go for the kidney transplant in india.”

Back in early November of last year, Amaechi Muonagor revealed some difficult news. He had been diagnosed with kidney failure. To make matters worse, he also suffered a stroke that left him paralysed on one side of his body.

Further narrating, he said,

“I’m sick, this thing that is called stroke caught up with me, and from there they rushed me to the hospital. The first hospital they rushed me to was in Nnewi, where I spent some two months and I was referred to Teaching Hospital Nnewi and here I am. I was on a movie set with Emeka Ani, Patience Ozokwo, Rita Edochie, and Ebele Okaro. I was about to enter my car when I was struck with this problem, and since then it has been getting worse.”

He also asked Nigerians to come to his aid, saying, “I’m calling on well-minded individuals to come to my assistance, to see how they can help me. It is paralysis, half of my body. Right now, I can’t move, I can’t walk on my own. Half of my left leg is paralysed, so it is a problem for me.”

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Tyla’s Debut Album Will Feature Tems, Gunna, And Travis Scott

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Fresh off the heels of her megahit single “Water,” breakout artist Tyla is gearing up to release her highly-anticipated debut album, a self-titled collection, this Friday, March 22nd, 2024. To commemorate this major step in her career, Tyla has crammed the album with 14 tracks, each featuring a much-hyped collaboration.

Fans can look forward to hearing Grammy-winning Nigerian songstress Tems lend her vocals to a track alongside American rap sensation Gunna and Jamaican rising star Skillibeng. Even Grammy-nominated rapper Travis Scott makes an appearance, reuniting with Tyla after their chart-topping collaboration on the remix of “Water.”

“Water” itself was a cultural phenomenon, skyrocketing to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing Tyla a Grammy Award for Best African Song Performance at the 66th Grammys. To keep the momentum going, Tyla has included her latest single, “Truth or Dare,” on the album as well.

 

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Fans are buzzing with excitement in expectation of Tyla’s debut album. Many people expect this album to be a major turning point in her career. Indeed, this will truly establish her more as a global pop star. With such a strong foundation, many believe her future success is practically guaranteed.

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Deyemi Okanlawon’s All’s Fair In Love Hits N90 Million In Ticket Sales

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Deyemi Okanlawon’s debut romantic comedy, “All’s Fair in Love” is crushing the box office. Filmone Entertainment announced on Monday that the movie has crossed a whopping N90 million in ticket sales nationwide. This makes “All Fair in Love” the clear leader among Nollywood films released so far in 2024. The film made it’s debut on Valentine’s Day.

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