8 h. ago Soludo promises collaboration with NAFDAC to tackle fake drugs

The Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has pledged to collaborate with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control to eliminate fake, substandard, and adulterated drugs from the market. Soludo made the promise on Saturday in Onitsha while addressing traders of Ogbo Ogwu and surrounding markets, which were recently shut down by NAFDAC Read More

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21 h. ago Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market

Tribune Online Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has uncovered another two trucks of fake and expired drugs at the plumbing section of Onitsha market, Anambra State, in the ongoing war against fake, counterfeit, unregistered and expired drugs in the state. The new development was made known to Journalists by the Director […] Again, NAFDAC uncovers two trucks loaded with fake, expired drugs in Onitsha market Tribune Online

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36 h. ago NAFDAC seizes 10 trailers of counterfeit drugs hidden in plumbing materials

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has intercepted fake drugs in its ongoing enforcement operation at the Onitsha Bridgehead drug market, popularly known as Ogbo-Ogwu in Anambra State. During the exercise, the agency uncovered two trailer loads of unregistered narcotics, banned tramadol, and counterfeit drugs concealed inside plumbing materials shops located Read More

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45 h. ago ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements

Ahead of 2027 general election, Labour Party has insisted that candidate willing to contest for any position under the party must meet up with party’s requirements. LP denied viral report, claiming that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have been given automatic tickets for the next election. INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has commended former Military President Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB) for acknowledging the late Chief MKO Abiola as the winner of the June 12, 1993, election. IBB made this admission during the launch of his autobiography, ‘A Journey in Service’ on Thursday. Obi, who attended […] The post MKO Abiola: ‘I Hope True Winners Of Past Elections Will Be Recognised’ – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Foremost civil rights group, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has called on the authorities of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to withdraw the hired soldiers of the Nigerian Army from the Onitsha Drug Market and five adjoining markets without […] The post Traders lose N20bn as intersociety seeks end to siege on Onitsha bridge head market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family

Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi and ex-Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Chief Edwin Clark in Abuja. Daily Sun reported that Ebikeme Clark disclosed how his father died following news of his demise on Tuesday. Per online reports, Obi arrived at the residence of the late […] The post Edwin Clark: Peter Obi, former IGP Okiro pay condolence visit to family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Peter Obi condemns market closures, calls for protection of businesses

The former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reiterated his call for the immediate reopening of markets that were not involved in illegal drug trading. While making the call in a statement on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi emphasised the importance of protecting small Read More

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4 d. ago Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market

Tribune Online Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets affected by the recent closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha, the commercial city of the State.  He stated this in a message shared on his X handle on Tuesday.  The market was shut down by the National […] Crackdown on fake drugs: Peter Obi urges reopening of Onitsha head bridge market Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Knocks NAFDAC For Closing Other Businesses Over Alleged Discovery Of Fake Drugs Market In Anambra

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election, Peter Obi has condemned total closure of Head Bridge Market in Onitsha, Anambra State by Federal Government. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the popular market was recently shutdown over alleged discovery of fake, expired drugs. On Sunday, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration […] The post Peter Obi Knocks NAFDAC For Closing Other Businesses Over Alleged Discovery Of Fake Drugs Market In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Peter Obi Calls For Reopening Of Onitsha Markets Closed Over Illicit Drugs

The former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of non-drug markets that were closed down following the closure of the Head Bridge Drug Market in Onitsha. The drug market was closed by regulatory and security authorities last week because of suspected illegal drug trading in an area referred to […]

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5 d. ago Obi urges reopening of Onitsha markets affected by drug raid closure

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets that were collaterally affected by the closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. The market was shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to alleged trading in illegal drugs within a section known as Ogbo Ogwu. While condemning Read More

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5 d. ago Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ex-Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, have visited the residence of the late Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere. Also present to pay their respects were former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel, Labour […] The post Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi Lead Dignitaries In Paying Tribute At Late Pa Adebanjo’s Residence appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago NAFDAC Seizes 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra, Rejects N135m Bribe

No fewer than 10 trucks, fully loaded with fake, expired, and falsified drugs have been uncovered by National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control at the Ogbo-Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the discovery was made during an ongoing enforcement exercise at the market on Friday. The […] The post NAFDAC Seizes 10 Trucks Of Fake Drugs In Anambra, Rejects N135m Bribe appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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