News Analysis

Using Harmful Substances to Cook and Process Food

Web News 3 October 2023 99 0

By Olaolu Fawole The absorption and utilization of food by the body is fundamental to nutrition and is facilitated by digestion while food processing is the transformation of agricultural products into food. Primary food processing is necessary to make most foods edible, as secondary food Continue Reading

Health

FG Increases Hazard Allowance for NAFDAC, NCDC, Others’ Workers

Web News 28 July 2023 191 0

The Federal Government has approved the upward review of hazard allowance for non-hospital-based health professionals in the country. The government made this known in a circular dated July 26, 2023, and signed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission, Ekpo Nta. The circular was titled, “Review of […]Continue Reading

Health

Ripening Fruits with Calcium Carbide Causes Cancer- NAFDAC

Web News 24 July 2023 273 0

By Fasilat Lawal National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has called on journalists to sensitize people on the dangers of ripening fruits with calcium carbide and buying drugs from unregistered sources. NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye stated this at a sensitization workshop for journalists in the Southwest zone held at […]Continue Reading

Human Angle

Govt Orders Investigation into Death from Alcohol

Web News 24 July 2023 187 0

By Olusegun Folarin The Ogun State Government says it has initiated a thorough investigation into the source and nature of the locally brewed alcoholic drinks that allegedly killed eight people in Ijebu North East and Odogbolu local government areas of the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Tomi Coker made this […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Clamps Down on Unapproved Herbal Products

Web News 20 June 2023 415 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the nationwide proliferation of unapproved herbal products. The enforcement team of the Agency has commenced a nationwide clampdown on the manufacturers and traders who sell such uncertified products, she describes the products as dangerous. The Director General of the […]Continue Reading

Health

Why We Ban ‘Indomie Special Chicken’ Flavour In Nigeria – NAFDAC

Web News 3 May 2023 768 0

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has hinted at the reasons behind banning the ‘Indomie Super Chicken’ flavour in Nigeria. Citing fewer clinical tests, registration and production of the flavour in the country, Adeyeye said the agency has commenced sampling and analysis of other Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians on Dangerous Cough Syrup

Web News 27 April 2023 283 0

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Contro, NAFDAC, has alerted Nigerians about a suspected substandard cough syrup called ‘Naturcold.’ The cough syrup which is said to be manufactured by Fraken Group is believed to have caused the deaths of six children under the age of five at a health facility in the […]Continue Reading

Health

Beware of Rapid Weight Loss Capsule- NAFDAC

Web News 3 January 2023 313 0

The Management of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has notified the public to stop the purchase and use of a product named Weight Rapid Loss Capsule, manufactured by Ingi Oman, A notification signed by the management on the Agency’s website, dated December 20, 2022, and titled Public Alert No. 049/2022 – Alert on the […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Arrests Importer of Fake Drugs

Web News 31 May 2022 419 0

Operatives of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, have arrested a 32-year-old businessman, Obinna Igbo, for alleged importation and sale of fake Amanta Forte, an unregistered anti-malarial drug. In a statement by its media consultant, Sayo Akintola, the drug control agency revealed that Igbo claimed to have imported the fake […]Continue Reading

Crime

NAFDAC Seizes Multiple Tramadol, Codeine Shipments

Web News 23 March 2022 594 0

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have seized over 1.9 million tablets of Tramadol...Continue Reading

News Analysis

Suicide! Is it the Answer?

Web News 23 March 2022 727 0

In this peice, Anthonia Akanji writes on ways of discouraging suicide in the society. A quote by an anonymous author says “suicide doesn’t end the chances of life getting worse, it eliminates the possibility of it ever getting any better” Suicide is death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die over various issues. […]Continue Reading

Crime

Court Jails Man for Counterfeiting Product

Web News 18 March 2022 396 0

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has secured five years of conviction of a suspect who specializes in the counterfeiting of a registered olive oil product with NAFDAC’s marketing authorization. NAFDAC Deputy Director, Investigation and Enforcement for South-South and South-East, Dr Christiana Esenwa, stated this at the zonal Continue Reading

Yoruba

Àjọ NAFDAC Ti Àwọn Ilésẹ́ Tó Ńpèsè Omi Inú Ọ̀rá Mẹ́tàdínlọ́gbọ̀n Pa

Web News 1 November 2021 377 0

Àjọ tó rísí ìpeniye ónjẹ àtòògùn nílẹ̀ yíì, NAFDAC, ti gbé àwọn ilésẹ́ tó ńpèsè omi mẹ́tàdínlọ́gbọ̀n pa nótorí àigbéwọ̀n tóò àwọn ilésẹ́ náà. Olùdarí àgbà NAFDAC, Ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n Mojisọla Adeyẹye ẹnitó sọ èyí nípasẹ̀ asojú àti olùdarí ẹ̀ka ọ̀rọ̀ àwùjọ, Ọ̀mọ̀wé Jimọh Abubakar sàlàyé pé, ìgbésẹ́ náà níse pẹ̀lú àisí ìmọ̀tóòtóò tópéye àwọn ilésẹ́ ọ̀hún. […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Raises Alarm over Dangerous Trend in Food Preservation

Web News 7 September 2021 1098 0

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has raised alarm over unwholesome practices in food preservation that endanger the health of the people. The Director General of the Agency, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye announced this in Osogbo during the flag off of a three day sensitization programme held at the Center for Black […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Medicated Oils, Ointments In Delta

Web News 18 August 2021 633 0

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says the organization has seized thirteen cartons of counterfeit ointments, including other exhibits for producing medicated oils and balms. NAFDAC Deputy Director Investigation and Enforcement for South-South and South East, Dr. Christiana Esenwa, stated this at the zonal headquarters in Asaba, the Delta Continue Reading

Yoruba

Àjọ NAFDAC, se ìfilọ́lẹ̀ ìpolongo tako ìpèsè óunjẹ inu agolo tí kò péye.

Web News 5 August 2021 390 0

Àjọ tó ń rísí ipeniye ohun tẹ́nu ń jẹ àti mimu pẹ̀lú egboogi lórílẹ̀èdè yí, NAFDAC, ti se ìfilọ́lẹ̀ tí kò pe níye, ǹkan ìpara tó léwu, omi inu ọrọ ti kò peye àti àwọn ǹkan ilo gbogbo tó kù diẹ káàto. Olùdarí àgbà  àjọ NAFDAC, ọ̀jọ̀gbọ́n Mojisọla Adeyẹye ló se ìkìlọ̀ yí lásìkò tó […]Continue Reading

Health

Oyo Speaker Advocates More Punitive Measures To Curb Drug Abuse

Web News 29 June 2021 391 0

Speaker Oyo State House of Assembly, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin has described effective control of illicit drugs as a huge step towards ending kidnapping, banditry and other insecurity challenges facing the country. Mr. Ogundoyin who spoke as a key note speaker at the symposium to mark the 2021 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking […]Continue Reading

Health

Fake,Counterfeit Drugs have No Hiding Place in Nigeria – DG NAFDAC

Web News 30 March 2021 526 0

Director General of National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration Professor Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye has reaffirmed the commitment of the federal government in eradicating circulation of fake and counterfeit drugs in the markets, in all parts of the Nation aimed at saving lives and safeguarding the health status of the general populace. Professor Mojisola Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Destroys Counterfeit and Substandard Products in Anambra

Web News 11 March 2021 527 0

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has called the attention of the public to the availability of counterfeit Covid-19 Vaccines in Nigeria, with a warning that citizens to desist from the injections stored in unauthorized facilities. The Director General of NAFDAC Prof. Mojishola Adeyeye, stated this in Awka Anambra State, during […]Continue Reading

Health

Having issues with your Thyroid isn’t the end of life – Medical Expert

Web News 4 March 2021 1050 2

The Thyroid Gland is located in the front part of the neck. It produces hormones which controls the body metabolism. Metabolism is a process whereby food is transformed into energy and used by all the body system. However, thyroid disorder could occur when the gland functions below normal or higher than normal. This condition requires […]Continue Reading

Health

Ooni Unveils Indigenous Covid-19 Drug

Web News 26 February 2021 580 0

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has unveiled an indigenous drug for the cure and prevention of viral infections.  The drug named, Verozil which is available in capsules, blisters packs, and liquid was certified by the body regulating sales and use of drugs in Nigeria, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control […]Continue Reading

Crime

Two Convicted for Illegal Revalidation of Medical Products

Web News 16 October 2020 483 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC says it has secured the conviction of one Mr. Jude Ede and his accomplice Mr. John Okonkwo who were involved in illegal revalidation of pharmaceutical products. NAFDAC Head of Investigation and Enforcement in Delta State Dr. Christiana Esenwah, made this known after the conviction […]Continue Reading

Health

NAFDAC Uncovers Fake Animal Medicine Industry in Kano.

Web News 23 September 2020 1673 0

National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC says it has uncovered fake Animal drugs factory at Bichi Local Government Area of Kano state. NAFDAC Coordinator in Kano Alhaji Shaba Mohammad stated this while briefing journalists when he led officials of the agency who raided and recovered the fake products at the illegal factory […]Continue Reading

Health

Prescription Claiming Hydroxychloroquine, Others as Covid-19 Cure not Approved by U.S FDA

Web News 2 August 2020 767 0

Claim: A WhatsApp message which circulated recently claimed that the US’ Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved a combination of Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc Sulphate as treatment for Coronavirus. A WhatsApp message claiming that the U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has approved a combination of Hydroxychloroquine, Azithromycin and Zinc Continue Reading

Crime

NAFDAC Seizes Truckloads of Unauthorized Drugs in Delta

Web News 18 May 2020 865 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, says the agency has seized a large cache of unauthorized drugs estimated at several truckloads worth of goods, while efforts were underway to apprehend the perpetrators of the crime who are still at large. NAFDAC Federal Taskforce on Counterfeit and Illicit Drugs made the […]Continue Reading