By Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered a warehouse in Kaduna State allegedly used to distribute expired non-alcoholic beverages worth an estimated N35 million. The discovery, confirmed by Andrew Tamanuwa, Deputy Director of NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement Directorate in Kaduna, […]
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NAFDAC Refutes Claims of Unconditional Drug Market Reopening
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that it has unconditionally reopened Nigeria’s open drug markets. Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, stated during a press briefing that reopenings remain conditional on compliance with regulations and payment of investigative charges. She revealed that over ₦1 […]
NAFDAC uncovers fake drug factory in Delta, arrests suspect’s wife
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a shocking illegal drug operation in Azagba-Ogwashi, Delta State. A couple was caught relabelling and repackaging expired medical injectables inside an uncompleted building. The injectables included banned substances like gentamicin and chloroquine phosphate, some dating back to 2018. […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Destroys over 77,000kg of Skunk Farms In Nationwide Raid.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has destroyed over 77,000kg of skunk in farms located in Cross River and Edo states, as part of nationwide raids. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said 75,000kg was destroyed in Cross River’s Esuk-Odot village. In Nasarawa, two men were arrested with 4,000kg of skunk […]
Mrs Soludo Begins Measles-Rubella Vaccine Advocacy In Anambra
Mrs Soludo Begins Measles-Rubella Vaccine Advocacy In Anambra Anambra State governors wife, Mrs Nonye Soludo has stressed the need for parents, guardians, school heads and religious leaders to allow children under their care to get vaccinated when the Measles-Rubella vaccination programme is fully rolled out. The governor’s wife stated this […]
DELSUTH resident doctors begin 5-day warning strike over poor working conditions
Doctors at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, have begun a five-day warning strike starting today, May 22, 2025, over poor working conditions and inadequate hospital infrastructure. The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) says the hospital lacks functional equipment, a working ICU, and faces delays in CT scan installation. […]
NDLEA, US-DEA to strengthen collaboration on drug war
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have agreed to deepen collaboration in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and drug trafficking. This commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting in Abuja between NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (Rtd), and the newly posted […]
Senate To Criminalise Use Of Toxic Chemicals To Ripen Fruits
Senate To Criminalise Use Of Toxic Chemicals To Ripen Fruits The Nigerian Senate has taken decisive steps to criminalise the use of toxic chemicals, especially calcium carbide, by fruit vendors to artificially ripen fruits. This follows growing concerns over severe health risks posed to consumers. Senator Anthony Okorie Ani (Ebonyi […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Nabs Woman Concealing Cocaine in Private Part.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Obehi, at Port Harcourt Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine to Iran. This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the spokesperson of the Agency, Femi Babafemi. Obehi, disguised in a hijab, hid three wraps in her […]
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Seizes Drugs Worth N3.4bn, Uncovers 942 Explosives.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted illicit drugs worth over N3.4 billion and uncovered 942 explosives in a nationwide crackdown on organized crime. This was made known in a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi on Sunday. According to the statement, a joint operation on April […]