Nigeria’s Food Regulator Assures Parents That Approved Formulae in Market Are Safe and Unaffected by Overseas Recall ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reassured Nigerian parents, caregivers and healthcare professionals that all locally approved Nestlé infant formula products sold in Nigeria are safe for consumption and […]

FG Calls for Ban on Wooden Boats to Curb Waterway Accidents The Federal Government has urged state governments to ban the use of wooden boats for commercial water transportation, citing their role in recurring and avoidable waterway accidents across the country. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, said wooden boats […]

📰 HEDNEWS — HEALTH & LIFESTYLE📅 January 2026 13 Easy Ways to Gain Weight in Just One WeekFor many people, gaining weight can be just as challenging as losing it. Simply eating “anything and everything” often doesn’t work. Experts say strategic nutrition, strength-focused workouts, and consistent habits are key to healthy weight gain. According to […]

🎶 TIWA SAVAGE – THE HIDDEN GEMS 👑 From backup singer to Afrobeats royalty, Tiwa Savage has always been that girl! 💅🏽We know the hits — but what about the underrated songs that show her true depth and artistry? ✨ Dive into 5 of Tiwa’s most emotional and overlooked tracks — including her soulful collab […]

⚖ Kano Court Orders Popular TikTokers To Marry Within 60 Days Over ‘Indecent’ Videos In a surprising judgment, a Sharia Court in Kano State has ordered two popular TikTok content creators to get married within 60 days after they were found guilty of producing and sharing what the court described as “indecent and immoral videos” […]

🎓 Suspended University of Ibadan Students Sue School Administration Over #FeesMustFall Protest A group of suspended students from the University of Ibadan (UI) has filed a lawsuit against the school administration following disciplinary actions taken against them for participating in the #FeesMustFall protest. The affected students claim that their suspension was unjust and violated their […]

📰 BREAKING: Nigeria Police Arrest #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protester in Lagos The Nigeria Police Force has reportedly arrested a protester in Lagos during a peaceful demonstration calling for the release of the detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Eyewitnesses say the protester was among a group of activists who gathered in the city, chanting solidarity songs and […]

Naira Trades in Mid-₦1,400s Officially, Parallel Market Near ₦1,480–₦1,500 — FX Update By Hedgos News International Desk | October 18, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria The Nigerian naira is under continued pressure in foreign-exchange markets, with a pronounced gap between official and parallel (black-market) rates, according to recent market reports. 📌 Key Rate Updates On the […]

22 Sabotage Attempts on Dangote Refinery Lead to Mass Sacking, Company Says By Hednews International Desk | Date: October 18, 2025 | Location: Lagos, Nigeria The privately-owned Dangote Petroleum Refinery has revealed that it documented 22 separate sabotage attempts on its operations since commencement of production, and said these incidents were a key driver behind […]

Heavy Security as Lagos Government Demolishes Over 19 Buildings at Trade Fair Plaza By Hednews International DeskDate: September 26, 2025Location: Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria In a dramatic enforcement exercise in the early hours of Thursday, the Lagos State Government razed over 19 buildings at the New Mandela Plaza inside the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, under heavy security […]