Morning recap: ‘Fake agency’ boss fights back, nutritionists warn against market-sliced vegetables, other top stories

In a recent news roundup, the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has denied allegations that his office is a "fake agency", insisting it has existed for 16 years under the supervision of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Nutritionists have warned Nigerians against slicing vegetables in open markets before washing them, citing hygiene concerns and the risk of contamination. Additionally, metal scavengers, or 'iron condemned' pickers, are stripping Lagos bridges, old buildings, and homes for scrap materials, causing damage to structures. In entertainment news, the daughter of late actor Baba Suwe recalls their emotional final conversation before his death, and TikToker Mirabel has returned to social media after undergoing rehabilitation in Ogun State.

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