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Two Soldiers Arrested Over Alleged Role at Peller and Jarvis' Wedding as Nigerian Army Launches Investigation

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The Nigerian Army has arrested two serving soldiers over their alleged involvement in providing security at the star-studded wedding ceremony of popular TikTok personalities Peller and Jarvis. The development has generated widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating whether military personnel should be deployed to private events without official authorization. The wedding of Peller and Jarvis was one of the biggest celebrity events in recent weeks, attracting entertainers, influencers, content creators, and fans from different parts of the country. Videos from the glamorous ceremony quickly went viral on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter), showcasing the couple's grand entrance, celebrity guests, and heavy security presence. However, amid the celebration, eagle-eyed social media users noticed uniformed soldiers at the venue. Several videos appeared to show military personnel escorting guests and helping with crowd control. The clips ...
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Indomie noodles: Nigerians Should Expect Escalation Of Cancer – NICRAT

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 The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has expressed concern over the reported discovery of ethylene oxide in Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) raised the alarm following an investigation by the authorities in Malaysia and Taiwan.

On Tuesday, Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye assured that the noodles produced in Nigeria are safe for consumption.

In a statement on Wednesday, NICRAT Director General, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu commended NAFDAC for prompt intervention and commencement of a probe,

Aliyu said “Nigerians should expect an escalation of various forms of cancers in the months or years ahead”, depending on how long people have consumed the affected product.

The NICRAT DG noted that in 2020 alone, 78,000 citizens died as a result of cancer related complications (34,200 males and 44,699 females).

Aliyu advised the people to obey NAFDAC’s instructions on the ban and consumption of imported Indomie Instant Noodles ‘Special Chicken Flavour’.

“We will further collaborate with NAFDAC in ensuring the safety and protection of Nigerians from cancer causing agents”, the statement added.

Ethylene oxide is a highly reactive chemical used to make glycol ethers, polyglycol ethers, emulsifiers, detergents, and solvents.

The carcinogenic compound is also used as a fumigant for cleaning culinary goods, spices, medical equipment, particularly those harmed by heat sterilization.

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