₦airaland Forum

"Both Benzoic Acid and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) are ingredients approved by international food safety regulators and used in many food and beverage products around the world. These ingredients are also used in combination in some products within levels which may differ from one country to another as approved by the respective national food and drug regulators in line with the range prescribed by CODEX, the joint intergovernmental body responsible for harmonizing international food standards.

All Coca-Cola products, including Fanta and Sprite, produced and sold in Nigeria contain quantities and combinations of various ingredients in line with the CODEX standards and the national levels approved by NAFDAC. While Fanta contains a combination of Benzoic and Ascorbic Acids, Sprite does not contain Ascorbic Acid (only Benzoic Acid). The recent court order relating to this matter has been appealed by NAFDAC and the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited respectively.



We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to product quality, safety and consumer satisfaction.”

“We recognise and applaud the important contributions that many African leaders have made to change their countries for the better. But the prize is intended to highlight and celebrate truly exceptional leadership, which is uncommon by its very definition.

“After careful consideration, the committee has decided not to award the prize in 2016.”

Sen Adeyeye is hinting that Nigeria might have no option, but to expel @DStvNg @MTNNG @Shoprite_NG out of Nigeria over xenophobic attacks

All those people that throw party and serve small jollof rice with tiny meat.. Hope y'all know that the people in this pic don't have 2 head

The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to a campaign of calumny on social media platforms by some individuals or group of persons. The faceless persons have been making spurious and unfounded allegations bordering on payment of troops operations allowances, rotation in the North East and comparing troops' pay to what obtains in neighbouring countries. The fabricators are most probably being sponsored by the categories of people that frustrated themselves out of the Army and political self-defeatists. They are clearly sentimental and lack knowledge of the Nigerian Army of today.

However, investigation is ongoing to determine the full identity and source of this mischief and all those found connected with it will be dealt with in accordance with the extant provisions of the military justice system. We wish to reiterate that the Nigerian Army is a voluntary Service. We are not running a conscript Army, all those not satisfied are at liberty to apply for voluntary retirement or discharge as the case may be. We cannot afford to have disloyal or disgruntled elements in the system. Anybody caught to be involved in this ignominious campaign would have himself or herself to blame.

The Nigerian Army of today cannot be compared with that of any other period. So much has been done in the areas of operations, training, general administration, logistics and general welfare of troops and their families. The families of our fallen colleagues are being given adequate attention commensurate with the established terms and conditions of service. Additionally, the concern on troops welfare has been extended to their families through the creation of the Barracks Investment Initiative Programme (BIIP) in which officers and soldiers families and dependents actively participate.

The Nigerian Army has an elaborate exit plan for all officers and soldiers involved in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the North East this year, subject to operational exigencies. That is why all efforts must be geared towards mopping up the remnants of the desperate terrorists still bent on causing mayhem wherever they can. Any soldier who is not satisfied with the professional drive of the Nigerian Army and that of the government can do himself a world of good by voluntarily discharging from the Nigerian Army.

Otherwise all must desist from rumour mongering and outright falsehood which are unprofessional and have no place in today's Nigerian Army. Fifth columnists will not succeed in their mischief as they will be fished out and dealt with. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium. Thank you for your kind cooperation. Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman Director Army Public Relations

"Sometime late last year, I came across a couple, Mr Ahmad Lawal @egnr_m.I.u and Mrs Fatima Tijjani Ahmad @mssfancy, in my business place in Calabar. The husband had his hair cut and some laundry done, while the wife had her hair done, pedicure/manicure, had a face beat @fumis_makeup , and a few mssfancy t-shirts branded for her @ajeboclothings...all embodied in a single building @chaff2chic_ltd..I noticed her nice skin and complimented her and she told me she sells natural cream and soap. I patronized her and asked for her account number..my bill was 16,000 Naira.



Two days later, on the 29th of December, I asked my shop agent to send me the account number so I can pay my shop rent and for some reason, a message drops with account number and phone number. Very unlike me, I was careless and mistakenly transferred part of my shop rent (1,000,000) to Mrs Fatima Tijjani Ahmad @mssfancy .. Upon realising what happened, I called to inform them and thankfully, they swiftly acknowledged receiving an alert from me..and agreed to transfer it back the following day.

2 days passed and I didn't call to trouble them because I made the mistake in the first place and at this time the agent and lawyers were already on my neck. Then a week passed and they kept giving stories of a loved one dying and his wife having a miscarriage and kidney infection.. I still waited for them to mourn their loved one while I prayed for her quick recovery.



2 weeks passed and three weeks passed and still nothing. When i tried to reach out to people following her on IG, she suddenly blocked me and every other person that confronted her about it and sends me an epistle of how wealthy they are.



Till date I haven't heard from them concerning my money...they don't take my calls anymore or reply my messages. I have screen munches of our conversation (the wife and I) , recorded conversations (the husband and I), proof of payment e.t.c . Please help a young struggling girl reach out to them, beg them to send back my money please!!."

Bus conductors in Lagos state will now start wearing uniforms, tags and badges. The National President of Bus Conductors Association of Nigeria, Mr. Israel Adeshola, says so. This will take effect from March, and it is mandatory for bus conductors in the state to wear uniforms, name tags, and badges.

Adeshola on Thursday said that the Lagos State government has approved wearing of uniforms and badges.

He said that the use of badges and wearing of uniforms by over 3,000 bonafide members got the approval of the government on Monday.


He said, “We are in collaboration with Lagos state government on the issue of badges and uniforms for commercial conductors, which was finalised on Monday.

“This is because we don’t want to start without the government’s approval. So by the first week of March, we will roll them out.”

Adeshola explained that the introduction of uniforms, name tags and badges had become necessary to enforce decorum and ensure the safety of duly registered members and members of the public.

According to him, with the vital information on the badge, any conductor involved in a crime can easily be identified and apprehended.

The national president explained that the novel idea was being experimented in Lagos state before other states can take a cue.