NDLEA Chairman, Marwa insists on drug tests for corps members
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Marwa (rtd), has said drug tests for youth corps members are not meant to punish anyone. Instead, they are to help prevent drug abuse and offer early treatment to those already affected. He explained this during a meeting with the Director General […]
Insecurity: NAFDAC warns chemical marketers against selling to unknown buyers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to chemical marketers in Kebbi State. They are urged not to sell their products to unknown buyers. The warning was given by Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman, the State Coordinator of NAFDAC, during a one-day sensitization event in Birnin Kebbi. The […]
Ogun confirms Lassa fever outbreak as NYSC member dies
Ogun State has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever following the death of a 25-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. The young woman, who initially fell sick in Ondo State, was brought to a hospital in Ijebu North Local Government Area on March 18, 2025. Sadly, she passed away the same day. The Ogun […]
Trump cancels Biden’s order on advancing LGBTQI globally
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order canceling 19 policies approved by former President Joe Biden. One of the key orders revoked is the Presidential Memorandum of February 4, 2021, which focused on supporting the rights of LGBTQI people around the world. In addition to this, Trump also canceled policies related to: With these […]
Johns Hopkins University slashes 2,000 jobs after Trump’s administration grant cut
Johns Hopkins University has announced that it will cut over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and other countries. This comes after President Donald Trump’s administration stopped $800 million in grants to the university. This is the biggest layoff in the university’s history. It includes 247 job losses in the U.S. and 1,975 more in 44 […]
NAFDAC Destroys Fake Drugs Worth Over ₦100 Billion In Oyo State
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a major step in the fight against fake and expired medicines. The agency recently destroyed counterfeit drugs worth over ₦100 billion at the Moniya dump site in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State. NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the agency’s […]
NAFDAC arrests man for producing fake alcohol in Port Harcourt
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a man, Anthony Chidi, at Mile 3 Market in Diobu, Port Harcourt, for producing fake alcoholic drinks in an unhealthy environment. According to NAFDAC, Anthony was caught in a dirty shop washing used bottles of different alcohol brands. He refilled them with low-quality […]
Rivers state govt warns against use of Detergent and other harmful chemicals in ‘Fufu’ production
The Rivers State government has raised concerns about the use of detergent and other dangerous chemicals in making ‘fufu’. This warning came after reports from a local radio station revealed that some producers were adding harmful substances to speed up processing and increase profits. ‘Fufu’ is a popular Nigerian dish made from fermented cassava, which […]
Head Bridge Market: Peter Obi calls for reopening of neighbouring markets
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate for the Labour Party, has spoken out about the ongoing closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down because of concerns about illegal drug trading in one section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While Obi condemns illegal activities like drug trading, he believes that the […]
NAFDAC Impounds 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra Market (photo)
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken action against fake and expired drugs at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. The agency seized 10 trucks loaded with counterfeit and expired medicines during an enforcement operation in the market. According to NAFDAC, the market contained several shops […]