El-Rufai Queries Ribadu Over Alleged Procurement Of Toxic Chemical

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has accused the Office of the National Security Adviser of procuring thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, and demanded urgent clarification over the alleged... Read more »

Cargo Traffic at Kaduna Inland Dry Port Jumps from 200 to 800 Containers Monthly – Shippers’ Council

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), says cargo activities at the Kaduna Inland Dry Port (KIDP) has improved with monthly throughput rising from 200 to 800 containers. Danjuma Buba, Deputy Director, NSC Kaduna... Read more »

Customs Intercepts 250 Bags of Smuggled Rice Hidden in Fuel Tanker in Kebbi

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘B’ in Kaduna, has intercepted 250 bags of foreign parboiled rice concealed inside a fuel tanker in Kebbi State. The operation, which was... Read more »

Peter Obi, Tony Nwoye Intervene in Bridge Head Market Closure

16th February,2025. Onitsha- In a swift response to the closure of parts of Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), His Excellency Mr.... Read more »

Reps Propose Life Imprisonment For Fake Drug Peddlers

The Nigerian House of Representatives has proposed a life sentence for individuals involved in the production and importation of counterfeit drugs, aiming to curb the growing threat of fake pharmaceuticals in the... Read more »

Lagos Government Clarifies Stance on ‘Sachet Water Ban’

The Lagos State Government has dismissed claims circulating online that it plans to ban the production and sale of sachet water in the state. This clarification was made by the Commissioner for... Read more »

Diabetic Patients Groans As Drug Prices Rise By 800%

Nigerians living with diabetes are facing an unprecedented crisis as the cost of essential drugs, particularly insulin, has surged by over 800 per cent, leaving many struggling to afford the necessary medications... Read more »

Customs Intercepts Containers Of Expired Medicines, Hard Drugs Worth N1.8bn In Lagos

The Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception of 12 40ft containers laden with expired pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, expired supplements and machetes worth N1.8billion. Speaking at a... Read more »

Dora Akunyili’s Daughter, Ijeoma, Elected As Alumni Board Member Of Harvard Kennedy School

Ijeoma Akunyili has been elected as an alumni board member of the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in the United States. Alongside eight others from diverse backgrounds and countries, Ijeoma Akunyili was chosen... Read more »

Jubilation As Tinubu Signs Executive Order To Reduce Pharmaceutical Prices

President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order to introduce zero tariffs, excise duties and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imported pharmaceutical inputs. The order introduced zero tariffs, excise duties, and Value-Added Tax... Read more »

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