8 h. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC

Tribune Online Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says over 11,000 shops have been sealed off and 40 individuals arrested in its ongoing nationwide clampdown on fake and substandard medicines. Also, over 77 trucks of substandard drugs were seized at Aba, Onitsha and Idumota drug markets during the period under review. The […] Over 77 trucks of substandard drugs seized at Aba, Onitsha, Idumota drug markets —NAFDAC Tribune Online

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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6 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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7 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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8 d. ago Drug Market Closure: LP Lawmakers Commend NAFDAC, Kick Against Hurting Innocent Traders

The Labour Party (LP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC’s) ongoing efforts to crack down on fake and counterfeit medicines merchants. The caucus also urged the agency to exercise caution and ensure that its enforcement actions targeted only identified culprits, sparing the […]

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8 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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8 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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8 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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8 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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