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Silent Superbugs: Pharmacists Sound Alarm as Nigeria’s Drug Resistance Crisis Deepens

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A senior voice in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector has warned that antimicrobial resistance is becoming one of the biggest threats to human and planetary health, cautioning that every unnecessary or incorrect use of antibiotics and antimalarials gives microorganisms another chance to outsmart the medicines meant to kill them. Speaking at the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Branch Pharmacy Week 2026, the expert flagged a dangerous pattern where patients self-diagnose malaria and buy antimalarials from vendors without proper testing, instead of going through a qualified healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment. The message was blunt, government alone cannot solve this. Clinicians were urged to prescribe responsibly and carry out proper diagnostic work before treatment, while pharmacists and drug vendors were told to stop dispensing antibiotics without prescriptions or antimalarials without a confirmed positive test, with a call for Lagos State to formally adopt the Nigeria National Prescription and Dispensing Policy. Farmers and animal husbandry practitioners were also urged to use antimicrobials responsibly and observe proper withdrawal periods before animals reach the market, while the public was told to stop self-medicating with antibiotics or demanding them without medical advice. The appeal to the pharmacy profession was clear, map the pharmaceutical ecosystem to give the Ministry of Health accurate workforce data, strengthen referral pathways to clinical services, and help close the door on unrestricted access to prescription only medicines before Nigeria’s antibiotics lose their power for good. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Katsina Governor to Bandits: NAF Jets Are Your Worst Nightmare

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Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda has described Nigerian Air Force aircraft as one of the most feared weapons among terrorists and bandits in the North West, speaking when the Chief of Operations, Air Vice Marshal PN Amadi, paid an operational visit to the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina. The Governor commended the Air Force for its sacrifices in projecting force into hard to reach locations exploited by criminal elements, pledging continued support from the Katsina State Government for ongoing air and ground operations. During the visit, Air Vice Marshal Amadi reaffirmed the Air Force’s resolve to sustain intensified operations against terrorists and bandits across Katsina and the wider North West, stressing that collaboration among the armed forces, security agencies and local communities remains critical to restoring lasting peace. The visit reflected the strategic direction set by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, particularly his emphasis on the welfare and readiness of frontline personnel alongside sustained air power aimed at denying criminal networks freedom of movement. Amadi was accompanied by the Chief of Civil Military Relations, Air Vice Marshal EK Gabkwet, and received by the Air Component Commander, Air Commodore CE Illoh. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Tinubu Names Yari, Uzodimma to Steer 2027 Reelection Machine

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the for the 2027 elections, with the President and Vice President Kashim Shettima serving as chairman and vice chairman according to a list released Saturday morning. Party Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda joins as vice chairman, while former Zamfara Governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari takes the role of director general. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma will serve as secretary, supported by APC National Secretary Senator Ajibola Bashiru and Hadiza Bala Usman as deputy and assistant secretaries. Tinubu will also lean on a body of advisers including Chief Bisi Akande, Chief Segun Osoba and Senator Rochas Okorocha. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajudeen Abass and Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni have been assigned as deputy director generals for the south and north campaign zones, while Senator Adams Oshiomhole takes charge of mobilisation. James Abiodun Faleke returns as deputy director general for election planning, working with zonal directors across all six geopolitical zones. The legal directorate will be led by Muiz Adeyemi Banire, while Information Minister Mohammed Idris Malagi coordinates media and strategic communication alongside Dele Alake, Bayo Onanuga and Lanre Issa Onilu. Segun Dada returns as Director of New Media, a role he held in the 2023 campaign, and the council has named five spokespersons led by Dele Alake. Tinubu charged all council members to work tirelessly to deliver victory in the January 2027 elections, urging them to showcase the administration’s economic record and reach out to party members not formally listed to join the effort. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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African Students Crown Olukoyede Continent’s Icon of Integrity

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The African Students Union Parliament has honoured EFCC Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede with the Pan African Leadership Hall of Fame Award as Africa’s Patriotic Icon of Integrity and Leadership, presented during a courtesy visit to the Commission’s headquarters. Speaking for the delegation, Nigerian representative Comrade James Uneze, a student of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, said the honour recognises Olukoyede’s contributions to nation building and his fight against economic and cybercrimes, describing him as a role model who has given hope to Nigerians affected by financial crime. Uneze linked the award to the union’s wider campaigns against cyber fraud, drug abuse and the spread of small arms among African youth, framing the recognition as part of a broader push to reintroduce Pan Africanism as development led by Africans for Africa. Receiving the award on Olukoyede’s behalf, Head of the Commission’s Enlightenment and Reorientation Unit, ACE II Aisha Mohammed, said the recognition shows the EFCC’s efforts are being noticed by young Africans, stressing that collaboration remains central to the Commission’s work and that no single agency can fight corruption alone. Mohammed noted that Olukoyede also chairs the Network of Anti Corruption Institutions in West Africa, calling the timing of the award fitting given the Commission’s continental and international partnerships. The delegation included students from Nigeria, Cameroon and Cote d’Ivoire. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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FAAN Boots Company Over Alleged Illegal Parking Fines at Abuja Airport

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has ordered the immediate removal of a company accused of illegally imposing parking fines on motorists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following a complaint over irregular enforcement of parking rules. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, disclosed the action in a post on X, saying the complaint was escalated to Managing Director Olubunmi Kuku, who ordered the company’s immediate ejection from the airport. The complaint, raised by a user identified as Ogundipe Esq, alleged that enforcement agents clamped vehicles of motorists who had merely stopped briefly, then demanded a N25,000 fine and, in some cases, directed payment to personal accounts through a point-of-sale operator rather than an official channel. He further alleged that motorists paying through the account displayed at the enforcement office were warned their vehicles could be delayed until payment was confirmed. Achimugu said Kuku has consistently promised swift action wherever evidence of illegal activity affecting airport users emerges and confirmed that discussions are underway to identify a suitable replacement company for the affected duties. He urged vehicle owners to comply with designated parking and traffic instructions at the airport to avoid similar disputes going forward. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Arsenal Open Title Defence in Style as Havertz, Saka Sink Coventry

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Champions Arsenal began their Premier League title defence with a comfortable 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium, continuing the dominant form that carried them through preseason. Arsenal broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Riccardo Calafiori found Kai Havertz, who slotted home, before Bukayo Saka doubled the lead in the 23rd minute from close range after a Christos Tzolis cross. Martin Odegaard added a third three minutes into the second half with a scuffed effort that beat goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. The result extends Arsenal’s unanswered goal tally to six across the Community Shield and their league opener, a marked shift from the tighter, tenser finishes that defined the closing stretch of their title winning campaign last season. Manager Mikel Arteta’s side looked notably more fluid with Havertz, Odegaard and Saka starting together for only the second time since December 2024. Havertz has now scored in four consecutive starts for Arsenal, appearing to have reclaimed the number nine role from last season’s top scorer Viktor Gyokeres, who did not feature off the bench. New signing Tzolis, brought in for a modest forty million euros from Club Brugge, impressed on his debut with the pressing and delivery that set up two of the three goals. For Coventry, the defeat was a reality check after a bright start, with manager Frank Lampard’s side facing a home clash against fellow promoted club Hull City next as they look to find their footing back in the topflight. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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BOI’s N250bn Bond Sells Out in Five Days, Bank Credits Tinubu’s Backing

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The Bank of Industry has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s support after its N250 billion Series 1 Fixed Rate Bond was oversubscribed within five working days, issued through BOI Financing SPV Plc under the bank’s one-billion-dollar Multi Currency Instruments Programme. BOI Chief Executive Officer Olasupo Olusi said the strong response reflects investor confidence not just in the bank but in Nigeria’s domestic capital market’s ability to mobilise long term capital for productive investment. He credited President Tinubu’s executive approval of investor incentives as central to attracting demand within such a short window. Olusi said the goal of the transaction is to convert investor confidence into increased financing for Nigerian businesses, supporting job creation and a healthier economy. He added that a separate N100 billion fund approved by the President for BOI would help cushion the bond’s pricing and ease the burden of high interest rates on manufacturers and other bank customers. The bank said the transaction broadens its funding base, adding deeper domestic capital mobilisation to its existing track record in international capital markets, though final subscription and allotment figures remain undisclosed pending Securities and Exchange Commission approval. Proceeds from the issuance will strengthen BOI’s capacity to provide long term financing across priority sectors, supporting local value addition, employment and economic diversification, with the bank describing the milestone as further proof of Nigeria’s growing capacity to fund development at scale. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Hajj Business Boom: NAHCON Chief Says Saudi Reforms Open Doors for Nigerian Operators

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The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, has said ongoing reforms in Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah sector will open significant business opportunities for Nigerian private tour operators, speaking at the 2026 Annual Hajj Lecture organised by Independent Hajj Reporters in Abuja. Yusuf described the Hajj and Umrah industry as undergoing one of its biggest structural transformations in a generation, with fresh opportunities emerging across travel, healthcare, hospitality, finance and technology. He said NAHCON has been engaging the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah through diplomatic channels to ensure new policies align with Nigeria’s cultural realities and administrative structures. The chairman commended Independent Hajj Reporters for creating a platform where stakeholders can deliberate on the future of the pilgrimage industry, stressing that collaboration and professionalism will be key to navigating the changing landscape. At the event, the Pilgrims Welfare Boards of Borno, Jigawa, FCT, Adamawa, Ondo and Bauchi states received awards for outstanding performance during the 2026 Hajj operation. Independent Hajj Reporters also honoured the governors of Plateau, Bauchi, Jigawa, Kano and Kebbi states for their contributions to the season’s pilgrimage exercise. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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New Season, New Faces: Premier League Returns With Six Clubs Under Fresh Management

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England’s Premier League kicks off tonight, barely five weeks after the World Cup final in New Jersey, opening a season reshaped by a wave of managerial and squad changes across the division’s biggest clubs. Manchester City begin life without several key figures from the Pep Guardiola era, while Newcastle United enter under new management following a preseason exit at the top, having also lost key midfield pieces to rivals. Chelsea have brought in a coach with a big five European title on his résumé, pairing him with a mix of proven Premier League talent and rising names. Nine clubs start the season with new managers in charge, adding an unusual level of unpredictability to the title picture, while newly promoted sides have gone into the transfer market aggressively in hopes of avoiding relegation. Spending has leaned heavily toward the domestic market this year, with clubs increasingly recruiting proven performers from within the league rather than gambling on unproven talent from abroad, a trend expected to push cumulative spending on English based players past a billion pounds by the close of the window. The departures of several marquee names in recent seasons have thinned the league’s pool of globally recognised stars, even as a handful of proven performers remain to anchor the division’s biggest clubs. With managerial reputations still being written and star power in flux, this season is shaping up as one of the most open in recent Premier League history. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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Osun Was the Test, 2027 Is the Exam: INEC and Canada Chart Path to Credible Polls

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The Canadian High Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Chargé d’Affaires David Sproule leading a delegation on a courtesy visit to INEC headquarters in Abuja. Sproule said Canada remained committed to countries strengthening democratic processes and pledged continued support in areas including electoral participation, women’s inclusion, public awareness, technical assistance and election observation, describing credible elections as a shared objective between the two countries. INEC Chairman Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan described Nigeria Canada relations as a longstanding partnership rooted in democratic values and good governance, thanking Canada for its support on civic education, institutional strengthening and gender inclusion. Amupitan pointed to the recently concluded Osun State Governorship Election on August 15, 2026 as a benchmark, noting that 94.5 per cent of polling units opened for accreditation and voting by 8.30am alongside smooth BVAS performance and result uploads, calling it the gold standard guiding preparations for 2027. He disclosed that campaigns for the 2027 elections officially began on August 19, 2026, and that INEC had taken part in a National Peace Accord signing by presidential candidates the day before, while identifying five priorities ahead of the polls, consolidating technology gains, deepening inclusivity, strengthening institutional capacity, countering misinformation and running a nationwide mock accreditation exercise in November 2026. The mock exercise, he said, would put the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and other equipment through rigorous field testing ahead of the general election. By Asiwaju Adekunle Saheed

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