Tag: Ban
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Codeine ban not because of BBC documentary – FG
The Federal Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that its decision to ban codeine as a pharmaceutical agent did not follow a report by the BBC that highlighted the danger of the substance. Olajide Oshundun, a ministry spokesperson said in a statement that the announcement on May 1 only coincided with the publication of the…
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I don’t sing songs that encourages anyone to do the wrong thing- 9ice
Akande Abolore, better known as 9ice has reacted over the recent ban placed by the National Broadcasting Commission on his song, ‘Living things’. Recall that his colleague, Falz had slammed him subtly over his lyrics in an interview. According to him:” You are an entertainer, in a position as a role model to younger ones,…
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#BBNaija: Big Brother bars housemates from taking alcohol, smoking
Big Brother has placed an injunction on housemates from drinking alcohol, smoking and using swear words in the house till Friday. The ban on offensive language and drunkenness was proclaimed by Miracle, the new head of house. “No swear words, no alcohol and smoking till Friday,” Miracle read out the new rules to his…
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Boko Haram: Borno State Govt bans vehicular movement on three highways
The Borno State government has banned vehicular movement on three major roads in the state due to the ongoing military clearance operation against the Boko Haram insurgents. Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture Affairs Dr Bukar Bulama made the announcement yesterday in a statement in Maiduguri. Bulama added that the government had prohibited vehicular…
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Wo video ban: I’m not promoting tobacco to get people killed – Olamide
Olamide Adedeji, popularly known as Olamide badoo has reacted to the airplay ban NBC (National Broadcasting Commission) placed on his latest song ‘Wo’. The YBNL boss in a tweet says he has no intention of promoting tobacco to get people killed with his music. The ban came after Federal Ministry of Health led by honourable…
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Trump bars transgenders from serving in US military
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that transgender people may not serve “in any capacity” in the US military, citing the “tremendous medical costs and disruption” their presence would cause. In late June, Pentagon chief Jim Mattis had delayed for six months a plan put in place under Barack Obama’s administration to start accepting transgender recruits.…
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FG cannot dictate to the entertainment Industry – Entertainers react to FG’s proposed ban on shooting music videos abroad
Entertainers have taken a stand against the federal government’s plan to ban shooting of music videos and films abroad. The purported plan made known to the Minister of Information, Alhaji. Lai Mohammed recently in Lagos has sparked off reactions among popular Nigerian entertainers saying the planned policy will do more harm than good to the…
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I Go Dye react to ban on movie, music production abroad
Ace humour merchant, I Go Dye, born Francis Agoda has reacted to Federal government’s planned ban on music videos and movies being shot abroad. The Warri born comedian in his Instagram post urged the federal government to partner with the entertainment industry, rather than creating unfavourable policies. According to him:“Undoubtedly, entertainment: Music, Comedy, Sport and…
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FG to extend ban on vehicle through land borders by 90days
Indications emerge that the Federal Government might be considering pleas by various interest groups for an extension in the implementation date of its ban on vehicle through land borders by a grace period of ninety days. In response to a petition written by the National Council of Managing Director of Licensed Customs Agents, (NCMDLCA) asking…
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FG likely to reverse CBN’s forex ban on 41 items – Customs
The Zonal Coordinator, Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, Assistant Comptroller-General Monday Abueh, has said that the Federal Government may reverse the foreign exchange restriction placed on 41 items imported into the country. Abueh disclosed this in Ibadan during his familiarisation tour of Oyo/Osun Commands as part of his visits to Customs formations under…