The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has raised alarm on the presence of unregistered ‘Fair Child Soap’ in Nigeria.
In a statement released, the agency said a complaint was received regarding the unethical marketing and use of skin-lightening products among minors.
NAFDAC said that during a routine post-market surveillance, it discovered that an unregistered imported cosmetic product, “Fair Child Soap’’ is being sold in multiple retail outlets across Lagos. The soap is targeted at children and marketed with deceptive and misleading labelling.
‘’At a consultative meeting with the marketer (Lexmart Cosmetics Ltd), it was confirmed that the product was imported, with plans for local manufacturing. Due to this discovery, the company has been sanctioned and instructed to stop further distribution as the product is not authorised for distribution in Nigeria and does not fall under the scope of a validly registered product with NAFDAC.''the statement read
The agency says given the skin-lightening claims and the target demographic of children, there is a significant potential for serious health hazards, including skin damage or sensitivity, exposure to harmful or banned substances, and long-term dermatological effects.
‘’Fair Child soap is a skin-lightening product particularly for children.
Product Details:
Product Name: Fair Child Soap
Produced for & marketed by: Lexmart Cosmetics Ltd.''the statement added
The agency advised healthcare professionals and consumers to report any suspicion or sale of unregistered, substandard, and falsified products (medicines or medical devices) to the nearest NAFDAC office, call0800-162-3322or send an email tosf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has resigned from his position. Audu’s resignation is contained in a letter dated June 8, 2025, and submitted through the office of the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
The Sun reports that in the letter, Audu said he refuses to be a tool for turning Nigeria into a one-party state, while adding that the present administration still has his support.
“I write to formally tender my resignation as Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs, effective immediately.
Though I do not align with the PDP, I refuse to be used directly or indirectly as an instrument to reduce Nigeria to a one-party state. That would be a betrayal of both divine favour and democratic principle.
After all that God has done for us as a nation, especially in these times, we owe it to Him and to posterity to uphold values that reflect justice, balance, and liberty. True democracy thrives on healthy competition, not political domination.
If we now begin to silence or crush opposition simply because we have the upper hand, then we are no different from the very system we once criticised under Obasanjo in 2003. Such a path is not only politically reckless; it is spiritually dangerous.
And it runs contrary to the divine order, which upholds freedom of choice and diversity of thought. God, in His wisdom, allows even belief and disbelief to coexist. Why then should we, mere mortals, fear ideological pluralism?
Let us build a Nigeria where our strength lies not in uniformity, but in the maturity to compete with ideas, vision, and integrity. Only then can we truly say we are progressing. May Allah SWT forgive us our shortcomings and direct us on the path of righteousness.
I will continue to support our government in power, not just because I helped in bringing it but also because I believe in the success recorded in the area of economic reforms.
We just differ on political views as I pride myself with being a progressive and a promoter of democratic values, which seems to be lost in the unholy alliance of PBAT with Wike.
That does not mean our gbas gbos will seize o. We still here for the attacks and counterattacks. Oya Agbadorians over to you,” he said
A team of security operatives, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Igbo-Eze South local government area in Enugu State, raided an ongoing church building and recovered a human skull in the process.
The structure, named Synagogue, is to be owned by one Prophet Chinedu Solomon Ezedike who is allegedly linked to the heartbreaking m#rder of four little siblings.
Four children were weeks back gruesomely m#rdered in the council area, attracting outrage from Enugu people and beyond. Following the incident, the structure where the incident occurred was immediately demolished by the government.
But to further probe the pastor’s activities, the government widened its scope to his other properties, leading to the latest discovery.
Chairman of Igbo-Eze South Local government area, Barr Ferdinand Ukwueze, confirmed the latest discovery in a post shared on his Facebook page oday June 9.
He wrote
“Two days ago, yet in the course of combing locations reasonably suspected to be solitary sites and camps of divers shades of criminal activities, acting on intelligence, I visited a site at Abile Hill, Isi-Agu, Ibagwa-Aka, in the company of the Divisional Police Officer of Igbo-Eze South, and other security operatives.
The location, currently being used for the construction of Prophet Chinedu Ezedike’s so-called Synagogue, was discovered to be a suspected site for ritual activities.
To our greatest dismay, a human skull and a ritual staff were discovered from the site, lending further credence to the disturbing and tragic circumstances surrounding the claims and allegations against Ezedike. The recovered items were duly handed over to the Police for further examination as investigations continue.
More of these hidden locations will be discovered and visited, as we remain relentless in our pursuit against all forms of criminality in our Local Government Area.
I reassure you; under the administration of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, there will be no hiding place for crimes of any form. We are pursuing an egalitarian society where sons and daughters of Enugu State can aspire and become anything of their choices legitimately without any fear of criminal molestation.
I deeply appreciate the coordinated support of the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), the Military, the gallant men of Igbo-Eze South Neighbourhood Watch, the Forest Guards, and all well-meaning individuals who have provided intelligence and cooperation over the past weeks.
Society will keep deteriorating when good people keep mute in the face of crime. Together, we must protect our land.”
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has rejected a massive €75 million (N135b) offer to join Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal.
According to a post by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his X account, “Despite agreement between club to club with Napoli for €75m fee, Osimhen says no to the Saudi Pro League club. Galatasaray will insist on signing him with the race now open again.”
Osimhen has been a key figure during his loan spell at Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals in 41 appearances. His impressive performances have made him a fan favorite, and the Turkish club remains hopeful of retaining him permanently.
Reports indicated that Al Hilal had scheduled a medical for the Nigerian forward after meeting Napoli’s demands. However, with Osimhen rejecting the move, his future remains undecided and the race for his signature is now wide open.
Al-Hilal had been pushing to bring Osimhen to the club in time for the start of the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 14.
The Saudi giants, now coached by former Inter tactician Simone Inzaghi, had also offered an enormous €30m-per-season contract offer to the 26-year-old, who has since decided to reject the offer.
The Netherlands will return 119 looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria this month, marking one of the most significant repatriations of cultural artefacts to the country.
The Dutch embassy in Nigeria confirmed on Thursday, June 5, that the artefacts will arrive during the week of June 16. A formal handover ceremony is scheduled for June 21 at the National Museum in Lagos.
Following the ceremony, the bronzes will be transferred to the National Museum in Benin City, Edo State—their place of origin. This return is believed to be the single largest consignment of Benin bronzes handed back to Nigeria by any country to date.
The bronzes were among thousands of sacred and ceremonial objects looted by British forces during the 1897 punitive expedition against the Benin Kingdom. Many of the items ended up in European and North American museums and private collections.
In a previous statement made in February, the Dutch embassy acknowledged that the artefacts should never have been taken to the Netherlands. Bengt van Loosdrech, the ambassador-designate to Nigeria, noted that the country had been demanding the return of the bronzes for over five decades.
The return of the bronzes is part of a broader global reckoning with colonial-era looting, as nations and institutions face growing calls to return stolen cultural heritage to their rightful owners.
Davido has risen in his family's defence after APC party chieftain, Hon. Timothy Owoeye stated that the APC ticket is not for sale to the Adeleke family.
Recall that Davido, his father Dr. Adedeji Adeleke and his uncle Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this week.
Following the visit, Hon. Owoeye made it clear that the Adelekes are not welcome to the ruling party, APC.
After the video of Owoeye's speech went viral, Davido mocked him, writing: "No be this guy naked for bush?"
His cousin Bred responded with laughing emoji.
The speech by Owoeye that Davido was reacting to was made during a press conference in Osogbo on Wednesday, June 4.
Timothy Owoeye, the immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, maintained that the governorship ticket of the APC is not for sale to the Adeleke family.
Owoeye said, “APC ticket is not for sale for the Adeleke family categorically.
“As a matter of fact, as of today, we don’t see Governor Ademola Adeleke as part of the APC.”
While insisting that the APC is the party to beat in the state, Owoeye hinted that the “fear of the unknown”hunting Governor Adeleke is the reason for his intention of coming over to the APC.
He said, “The APC in Osun State remains the party to beat I want to tell you that if not because of the fear of unknown disturbing the Adeleke’s and PDP, they won’t show the intention of coming to the APC.
“APC is fully on ground in Osun. If not for brigandage after the 2022 governorship and 2023 general elections, PDP will not have their way in Osun State.”
“The tenure of PDP is already terminated in Osun State. Come August 8, 2026, we will chase them away. There is no space for PDP and Adeleke in the APC.”
Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha, has offered some words of advice to Victor Osimhen over the forward’s next move following his successful loan spell with Galatasaray.
Speaking to Turkish broadcaster TRT Spor via Haberler, the former Fenerbahçe playmaker urged Osimhen to continue plying his trade in Turkey by staying with Galatasaray, even if it means making personal sacrifices.
“Turkey is a great place to play and live football,” Okocha said.
“Sometimes, you may need to make sacrifices when making decisions in football. Osimhen had a great season at Galatasaray. Ultimately, he is happy there. Why shouldn’t he stay with the team? I love Turkey. He loves it too.”
Asked whether he had any inside knowledge on Osimhen’s next destination, Okocha said: “I don’t know,” he replied.
“Wherever he decides to go, I wish him the best.”
Okocha, who played for Fenerbahçe between 1996 and 1998, also reflected on his own time in Turkey, calling it “a wonderful two years” and fondly remembering the fans and local cuisine. He concluded his remarks with a nod to his old club, telling fans, “The greatest is Fener.”
Osimhen, who recently concluded his loan spell from Napoli, scored his 37th goal of the season in Galatasaray’s 2–0 win over İstanbul Başakşehir on Saturday, ending a sensational campaign with the Turkish Cup and Turkish Super Lig.
He also won Player of the Season and Süper Lig top scorer gong.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected video and documentary evidence sought to be admitted by the federal government in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The prosecution, through its third witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, had attempted to tender what it described as confessional statements made by Kanu.
Kanu, through his counsel Paul Erokoro, objected to the admissibility of the evidence, arguing that the statements were obtained under duress. On Wednesday, the court ordered a trial-within-a-trial to determine whether the statements were made voluntarily.
In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that although Kanu failed to demonstrate that his statements were coerced and the video evidence did not show signs of intimidation, the absence of legal counsel during the interrogations rendered the statements inadmissible.
“The statements are inadmissible in light of this omission by the prosecution,” the judge ruled. “The objection of the defendant’s counsel is upheld. The statements of October 23, 2015, and November 2015, earlier admitted in evidence, are rejected.”
Omotosho emphasized that the presence of a lawyer during the extraction of extrajudicial statements is a constitutional requirement. “Security agencies must comply with the relevant laws which mandate the presence of a defendant’s lawyer,” he said, adding that the requirement is “tied to the fundamental right” of every Nigerian.
Following the ruling, the prosecution resumed its case with the same DSS officer, identified as CCC, who introduced a new piece of evidence, a video disc titled “Interview with Sahara TV.” The court admitted the disc into evidence and it was subsequently played in open court.
In the video, Kanu was seen and heard referring to Nigeria as a “zoo” and making inflammatory remarks against several prominent Igbo figures. He accused former Foreign Affairs Minister Ike Nwachukwu of killing Igbos and claimed former Anambra State Governor Jim Nwobodo betrayed Alex Ekwueme. He also alleged that Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi was involved in extrajudicial killings and claimed former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha was responsible for Islamising the state.
Kanu further stated in the video that if Biafra was not granted, “there will be nothing living in the zoo; nothing will survive there.” He added, “I do not see Biafra happening peacefully. There is no freedom out of a peaceful process.” He expressed support for the 2016 attack on the Enugu Government House, saying he endorsed any action that could bring down what he described as a corrupt establishment.
Under cross-examination by Erokoro, the DSS witness admitted he did not investigate the veracity of Kanu’s claims against the individuals named. He stated that his role was limited to verifying whether Kanu had made the statements, which the defendant reportedly confirmed.
The court adjourned the trial to continue on June 13, 16, 17, 18, and 19.
Meanwhile, Justice Omotosho ordered Favour Kanu, the sister-in-law of the defendant, barred from future court proceedings. This followed her admission to live-streaming the session on social media despite multiple warnings from the court. The judge ordered her to leave the courtroom and declared she must not return unless she is involved in a separate case.
Omotosho issued a stern warning, stating that any further acts of contempt would result in offenders being remanded in Kuje prison.
An Osun State High Court, sitting in Iwo, has sentenced an Islamic cleric, Kabiru Ibrahim, to d3ath by hanging for the m8rder of his 25-year-old client, Lukman Adeleke.
Ibrahim, an Alfa, was charged with conspiracy, m8rder, and theft, contrary to Sections 324, 319(1), and 390 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 34, Laws of Osun State.
Justice Lateef Adegoke, delivering judgment, held that the prosecution proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt and sentenced Ibrahim to d3ath by hanging for m8rder.
A statement from the Information Officer of the Ministry of Justice, Opeyemi Bello, obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, May 28, said the prosecution team, led by Abiodun Badiora, told the court that Ibrahim was a spiritual consultant to the deceased.
Badiora explained that the deceased had approached the cleric, revealing his intention to purchase a parcel of land, and Ibrahim asked him to bring the money for an overnight prayer before paying the vendor.
However, after the prayers, Adeleke went missing. During the search, his family was informed by an informant that he was last seen the day he visited Ibrahim’s residence.
“When the family confronted the cleric, he initially denied seeing the deceased for over two weeks. However, a community member refuted his claim, stating he had taken Adeleke to the cleric’s house the day before his disappearance,” the statement read.
"The matter was reported to the police, and during interrogation, Ibrahim confessed to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) that he had m8rdered the deceased.
"He led authorities to the Ilesa/Akure expressway, where Adeleke’s remains were found inside a sack. One of his palms had been severed. Photographic evidence was tendered in court.
“The prosecution called six witnesses and presented several exhibits, including Ibrahim’s extrajudicial confession. It was also revealed that Ibrahim had stolen N300,000 from the deceased on August 24, 2016."
The statement further said that the defendant’s counsel (name withheld) did not respond to the prosecution’s final written address.
In his judgment, Justice Adegoke found Ibrahim guilty of both m8rder and theft and sentenced him to seven years imprisonment for stealing and d3ath by hanging for m8rder.
Three members of Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State were reportedly kidnapped on Monday evening.
According to a message sent to the church’s WhatsApp platform, the victims were kidnapped while returning from a Bible study session at Kasemola Area inside Ogbese axis of the council.
“Good morning, beloved. Kindly pray along with us. Three of our members were kidnapped yesterday after Bible study at Kasemola inside the Ogbese axis.
We are seeking divine intervention to secure the release of our kidnapped members. The case has been reported to the police and Amotekun Corps in the state,” the message read
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the Ondo state police command, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, said that the men of the command were already tracking the kidnappers in the bushes, and are also working with members of the community to rescue the victim. He, however, was unable to ascertain the number of victims.
