5 d. ago FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

Tribune Online FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos The intercepted drugs were either expired or classified as controlled substances that should only be used under strict medical supervision. FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos Tribune Online

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5 d. ago PHOTOS: Customs, others destroy expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser and other regulatory bodies, has intensified efforts to eliminate harmful pharmaceuticals from circulation. This is as a large-scale destruction exercise took place at a dumpsite in Epe, Lagos, on Friday. A statement shared on X on Sunday disclosed that this marks Read More

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5 d. ago Federal Gov’t Destroys Another 200 Containers Of Expired, Illicit Drugs

Federal government Joint committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired Pharmaceuticals have destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical products in January, 2025. […]

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5 d. ago Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos

By Steve Agbota The Federal Government Joint Committee on the destruction of fake, illicit and expired pharmaceuticals has destroyed another 200 containers of substandard drugs worth billions of Naira imported into the country through the Apapa and Tin-Can Island seaports. This is coming after the committee initially destroyed 250 containers of the same expired pharmaceutical […] The post Again, FG destroys 200 containers of expired, illicit drugs in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Suspected Female Gunrunner, Bandits’ Drug Suppliers In Major Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting as part of a nationwide effort to disrupt criminal networks. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that tactical operations led by the […]

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1 week ago NAFDAC Seizes Over N1trn Worth Of Fake, Expired Drugs In Major Crackdown

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized and evacuated over ₦1 trillion worth of substandard, falsified, expired, and banned medicines from open drug markets in Idumota (Lagos), Onitsha (Anambra), and Aba (Abia). More than 100 truckloads of these dangerous drugs were confiscated in a massive enforcement operation spanning six […]

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1 week ago There Are Drug Addicts, Criminals Among Traditional Rulers In Nigeria – Obasanjo

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has decried over selection processes of traditional rulers in the country, saying that criminals, drug addicts, bandits, and kidnappers have infiltrated royal institutions. Chief Obasanjo led this out in a book titled , ‘Past and Future, recently published to mark his 88th birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The former president said […] The post There Are Drug Addicts, Criminals Among Traditional Rulers In Nigeria – Obasanjo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Fire ravages Aleshinloye market, Oyo governor offers support

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan A devastating fire engulfed the renowned Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, late Tuesday night, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The inferno, which started around 9 p.m., ravaged the Plastic Merchants section of the market, reducing hundreds of shops to ashes and severely impacting traders. Firefighters from both government and […] The post Fire ravages Aleshinloye market, Oyo governor offers support appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Popular Aleshinloye Market In Oyo

Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak that occurred at Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the unfortunate incident which happened on Tuesday night, left the traders and other people in the neighborhood devastated. Speaking in a statement on Wednesday, General Manager of Oyo State Fire […] The post Goods Worth Millions Of Naira Destroyed As Fire Razes Popular Aleshinloye Market In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Destroys Illicit, Expired, Banned Drugs Worth N100bn Naira In Oyo

National Agency for Foods Drugs Administration and Control, has destroyed counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth about N100 billion at Moniya dump sites in Ibadan, Oyo State. The Director General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye on Saturday, said that the affected products include, Analgin, controlled substances such as Tramadol 225mg amongst others. Mrs. Adeyeye, who was represented […] The post NAFDAC Destroys Illicit, Expired, Banned Drugs Worth N100bn Naira In Oyo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAFDAC set to destroy counterfeit drugs, other products worth millions of naira in Oyo

Tribune Online NAFDAC set to destroy counterfeit drugs, other products worth millions of naira in Oyo The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is set to destroy counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth millions of naira at the Akinyele dump site in Oyo State. NAFDAC set to destroy counterfeit drugs, other products worth millions of naira in Oyo Tribune Online

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4 w. ago USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs were among the 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products it seized recently. NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, made the disclosure on Wednesday. She said the counterfeiters were after her life and those of […] The post USAID donated some drugs seized in Lagos, Abia markets – NAFDAC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has disclosed a major crackdown on counterfeit and expired medical products, seizing over N1 trillion worth of banned drugs and sealing 11,000 shops nationwide. Mojisola Adeyeye, NAFDAC Director-General, disclosed this information while briefing State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday. Adeyeye stated that the […] The post NAFDAC Seizes N1trn Worth Of Banned Drugs, Seals 11,000 Shops Nationwide appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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