Why FG may shut Shoprite, Next Cash ‘N’ Carry, other stores

The Federal Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to retail store giants, Shoprite and Next Cash ‘N’ Carry to withdraw any product that contains Genetically Modified Organisms from their shelves or risk a total shutdown.

Director-General, National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA, Dr. Rufus Ebegba, issued the warning in Abuja on Friday during a meeting with representatives of the two mega shops.

Egbeda said the agency had received complaints from members of the public about the sale of GMO foods in the two stores.

Recession: School shuts down, others record low turnout

Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu

For two decades, Telesis School, situated in the Alakuko area of Lagos, thrived as an academic centre, striving to provide sound education for many families resident in the community and its environs. But, as schools resumed across the country recently for a new academic session, the gates of the institution has remained shut to the teaching staff and pupils.

A former official in the Finance Department of the school told our correspondent, on condition of anonymity, on Thursday that the closure was due to the present economic recession in the country.

Tears as freed 21 Chibok girls meet VP Osinbajo

There were strong indications on Thursday that the Federal Government freed some top Boko Haram commanders for the 21 Chibok girls, who were released by the insurgents at Banki, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon.

The released girls were among the over 200 schoolgirls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014.

Two Lesbian Reverend Sisters Get Married to Each Other (See What the Pope is Saying About It)

Two reverend sisters have gotten married to each other, a development which has caused a stir around the world.

Pope Francis has even reacted to the development.

According to him, he has been ‘saddened’ after he heard the two nuns had married each other in a secret civil ceremony in Italy, a Vatican official has revealed.

Military Man Lands in Serious Trouble After Sharing This ‘Selfie’ (See Photo)

A Private in the army has landed in serious trouble after sharing what he thought was a harmless selfie on social media.

This Kalyppo selfie has landed the Army officer in trouble

A Ghanaian military officer might be regretting his action after a photo of him sipping a popular fruit drink went viral.

FG fires 20 FAAN directors, managers

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika

About 21 senior officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria were on Wednesday sacked in a major shake-up.

Those affected, including directors, general managers and deputy general managers, were reportedly handed their termination of appointment letters.

Sources at the head office of FAAN in Lagos told our correspondent that no fewer than 10 general managers were reportedly demoted. They were said to have earlier been improperly promoted.

Alleged fraud: EFCC declares Goodie Ibru wanted

Goodie Ibru

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a manhunt for business mogul, Goodie Ibru, over alleged diversion of billions of naira and assets belonging to the Ikeja Hotels Plc.

The Ikeja Hotels Plc are the owners of the Lagos Sheraton Hotel and the Federal Palace Hotel, Abuja.