NAFDAC has announced a nationwide ban on Indomie brand Noodles Vegetable Flavour, citing the discovery of undeclared allergens that could trigger severe allergic reactions in vulnerable consumers. In a public alert released on Friday and cited by TVC News, the agency said the recall followed a notification from Rappel Conso, France’s official food safety authority, which flagged the product for containing milk and eggs not declared on its label. “Public Alert No. 041/2025: Recall of Indomie brand noodles (Vegetable Flavour) due to the presence of undeclared allergens, specifically milk and eggs,” the statement read. NAFDAC noted that Indomie noodles are widely…
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The Osun State Government has initiated a training program aimed at empowering youth and women in generating energy from waste. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to address climate change while promoting green entrepreneurship in the state. Prof. Chinwe Obuaku-Igwe, the Director General and Special Envoy on Climate Change and Renewable Energy, disclosed this after a training session held in Osogbo, yesterday. She emphasized that youth and women are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and acknowledged the importance of prioritizing their involvement in sustainable practices. “We are targeting 1,000 youths and women. This training marks…
Akwa Ibom state governor has donated 40 bags of rice to each gazetted village across 31 local government areas to assist them in the Christmas celebrations next week. The governor also ordered all political appointees to return to their wards and deliver government goodwill and largesse to the people at grassroot. Speaking during the Carol Night at the ongoing Christmas village last night, Eno appreciated all the invited Artistes , choral groups and described the event as a celestial party . “Tomorrow, by 3 pm, we will share our yearly Christmas largesse. All the gazetted villages in our state, will…
Diagnostic Herbal Industry (DHI) Ghana has officially launched Thorntina-74 Herbal Mixture, a general wellness herbal product, into the Nigerian market following its recent approval by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The formal launch, at a press briefing and product unveiling, held at the Eridan Space Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, was well attended by journalists, media executives, regulatory representatives, and stakeholders in the health and wellness industry. Thorntina-74 Herbal Mixture, popularly known as T-74, is a herbal formulation designed to support general wellbeing, immune function, and daily vitality. The product has recorded wide acceptance in…
The Committee of Tertiary Healthcare Institutions has presented an “Award of Excellence” to Prof. Shehu Sale, former Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPH) Kware in Sokoto State, for outstanding performance. Prof. Sale, a Consultant Psychiatrist, served as the Medical Director of FNPH Kware from 2017 to 2025. The award recognizes his exemplary stewardship and rapid development of the facility during his tenure. The award was presented on Saturday in Sokoto by Prof. Abdulrahaman Sheshe, Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano. Sheshe described Sale as a pillar of success, noting his ability to transform…
The Zamfara State Government has cautioned health personnel against absenteeism and negligence to ensure effective service delivery. Dr Nafisa Maradun, Commissioner for Health, made the remarks on Friday in Dansadau while leading officials of the ministry on an Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) exercise to general hospitals across all 14 local government areas of the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner and supported by directors and heads of parastatals under the ministry, began with visits to Dansadau and Magami General Hospitals in Maru and Gusau LGAs, respectively. Maradun stressed that the state government would not tolerate absenteeism or dereliction of…
The Civil Society Organisation, Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI), has called on Nigerians to remain vigilant against counterfeit and substandard products in local markets. Mr Ofomhi Christopher, Executive Director of IADI, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, urging citizens to utilize reporting channels and support initiatives that strengthen quality assurance and public safety. “The news conference was convened in furtherance of the CSO’s mandate to promote transparency, accountability, and public discourse within Nigeria’s government and regulatory environment,” Christopher said. He explained that the briefing also served as a feedback session following IADI’s engagement with…
The Adamawa State Government has trained 100 members of cooperative societies on briquette compressed block production under its waste-to-wealth initiative. Hammajumba Gatugel, the state Commissioner for Entrepreneurship Development, disclosed this at the closing ceremony of the training on Friday in Yola. According to Gatugel, the initiative is designed to empower beneficiaries from 10 Local Government Areas of the state, reduce poverty, and enhance self-reliance. “The initiative is a ‘waste-to-wealth’ intervention that promotes environmental protection by converting agricultural and biomass waste into alternative energy sources. I urge you to effectively utilize the skills acquired and step down the training in your…
Dr Muhammad Gana, Yobe State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, has condemned the rising incidents of violent attacks on health workers across the state. He made the remarks during a news conference in Damaturu on Friday, describing the attacks—which include physical and verbal abuse—as deeply troubling and unacceptable. “Healthcare workers—doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, laboratory staff, attendants, and support personnel—are the backbone of our health system. They serve under challenging conditions, often with limited resources, long hours, and high emotional pressure, yet remain committed to saving lives and alleviating suffering,” Gana said. He noted that assaults, threats, intimidation,…
The Kwara State Government on Friday in Ilorin urged development partners to adopt a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach to nutrition programmes across the state. The call was made by the Executive Secretary of the Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, during the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN) Sustainability Meeting with key Local Government Area (LGA) stakeholders. Elelu highlighted the pivotal role of adequate nutrition in the growth, development, and overall well-being of children. She stressed that good nutrition is fundamental to building a healthy and productive society, noting that the future of Kwara State is closely tied to the…