3 d. ago Noise pollution banned in Anambra, not evangelism, Soludo clarifies

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Contrary to the impression in the public domain that Christian evangelism has been banned in Anambra State, the government has clarified that it is only enforcing the prohibition against noise pollution contained in an existing public health law in the state. Some critics have faulted the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, […] The post Noise pollution banned in Anambra, not evangelism, Soludo clarifies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago “I Banned Noise Pollution, Not Evangelism” – Soludo Clarifies

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has clarified that his recent directive was aimed at curbing noise pollution, not banning evangelism. This comes after a viral video showed him confronting a street preacher in a market, ordering him to stop causing a disturbance. Soludo reminded the preacher of the existing public health law that prohibits […] The post “I Banned Noise Pollution, Not Evangelism” – Soludo Clarifies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Soludo banned noise pollution, not evangelism — Anambra govt

Tribune Online Soludo banned noise pollution, not evangelism — Anambra govt “The Governor’s remarks were misinterpreted as a ban on evangelism, whereas his focus was on noise pollution, which has been banned by an extant law on public health. Soludo banned noise pollution, not evangelism — Anambra govt Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nottingham Forest lose appeal over £750,000 fine for referee criticism

Nottingham Forest have failed in their appeal against a £750,000 ($968,000) fine imposed for a social media post last season that criticised Premier League match official Stuart Attwell. Forest published the post last April after a 2-0 defeat to Everton in the Premier League, a match in which the club felt they had been denied Read More

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4 d. ago Lawyer faults Soludo’s ban on public preaching, N500,000 fine

A human rights lawyer and the counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has faulted the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over his decision to ban public preaching and imposition of N500,000 fine against violators. Soludo, had in a viral video that circulated on Saturday, stopped a yet-to-be-identified preacher, who was preaching Read More

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4 d. ago Why Anambra rejected W’Bank loan, N438bn FG facility – Soludo

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has revealed that his administration opted out of an existing World Bank loan agreement to prevent the state from falling into a “debt overhang.” Speaking on Sunday during an inspection tour of the ongoing Government House and Governor’s Lodge project in Awka, Soludo addressed members of the late Senator Read More

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6 d. ago “Take Your Message To Church, Not Market” – Soludo To Pastors

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has cracked down on loud preaching in markets, imposing a ₦500,000 fine on offenders. Soludo warned roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. A viral video showed the governor confronting a preacher at a market, advising him to preach in […] The post “Take Your Message To Church, Not Market” – Soludo To Pastors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago VIDEO: Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, threatens N500,000 fine

Tribune Online VIDEO: Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, threatens N500,000 fine He said, “If you want to preach the word of God, you go to your church. You are causing pollution. You cannot come to a marketplace and begin to disturb everybody here. VIDEO: Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, threatens N500,000 fine Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, imposes N500,000 fine

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a stern warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents. Soludo stated that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine. A viral video circulating on social media on Saturday Read More

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7 d. ago Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs

NAFDAC has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market and other adjoining markets after a nearly one-month closure. The agency’s South-East Zonal Director, Martins Iluyomade, revealed that business will resume on Friday, following a meeting with Anambra State officials and market union leaders. The shutdown, which began last month, aimed to combat illicit drugs […] The post Onitsha Market Reopens As NAFDAC Seizes Over 50 Trailers Of Substandard Drugs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NAFDAC recovers 87 truckloads of expired drugs in Lagos, Abia, Anambra markets

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control on Wednesday, said it seized 87 truckloads of banned, expired and substandard medicinal products, including USAID and UNFPA-donated antiretroviral drugs, male and female condoms, among others. This followed a crackdown on the illicit drug trade that saw it raiding the country’s three major open drug Read More

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2 w. ago Traders sue NAFDAC, SON for Onitsha drug market closure, allege theft

Four traders at Ogbo Ogwu Bridge Head Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, have dragged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Standards Organisation of Nigeria, the NAFDAC Zonal Director, South-East, Dr Martins Iluyomade and the Anambra State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to a Federal High Court sitting Read More

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2 w. ago NAFDAC Uncovers Counterfeit Drugs Hidden In Plumbing Materials’ Shops In Onitsha Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered large quantities of prohibited and counterfeit drugs hidden inside plumbing materials’ shops at the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State. The discovery comes amid an ongoing crackdown on the market, which was recently shut down by regulatory and security agencies over […]

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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Electricity consumers to pay fines for illegal connection, meter by

Electricity consumers will pay a fine of no less than N100,000 if they bypass their prepaid meters or engage in illegal connection, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has said. This was contained in an amended order on unauthorised access, meter tampering and y-pass released on Tuesday. The fines range between N100,000 and N300,000, depending on Read More

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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