The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has secured a 40-year jail term against two individuals convicted of peddling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the suspects faced an eight-count charge that included possession of unwholesome foods, manufacturing counterfeit and unregistered beverages, aiding production, misleading packaging, and distributing/selling unregistered products. The suspects, Mr. Nelson Aziakpono and Mr. Ikegwuonu Ikechukwu, were convicted at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi by Justice Alagwa J. READ ALSO: Over 5,000 Ogun residents benefit from national health fellows outreaches The court…
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The Kebbi State Government on Monday began distributing agricultural machines, other inputs, and Ramadan palliatives to over one million residents to boost dry-season farming across the state. Items disbursed included 2,000 units of solar-powered pumps, 5,000 units of power tillers, 5,500 units of sprayers, 24,000 liters of herbicide, 70,000 liters of organic fertilizer, and 5,000 trucks of assorted fertilizers. Gov. Nasir Idris spoke at the event, tagged “2026 Distribution of Dry Season Farm Implements and Ramadan Palliatives,” in Birnin Kebbi. He said the support aligns with his administration’s agenda to empower farmers, improve productivity, and enhance food security. Idris noted…
No fewer than 5,000 residents in Ogun State have benefited from medical outreaches under the National Health Fellowship Programme, a flagship Federal Government intervention under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, disclosed this at the graduation ceremony for Cohort 1.0 and the unveiling of Cohort 2.0 of the programme in Abeokuta on Monday. Coker noted that the programme strengthens Primary Health Care (PHC) by raising a new generation of health leaders, deploying young professionals across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas. She explained that it aims to improve service delivery, promote accountability, and reinforce health systems at…
Some poultry experts in Lagos have called for improved biosecurity measures on farms to prevent recurring disease outbreaks in the sector. The experts made the call in separate interviews with reporters on Monday in Lagos. They noted that strict adherence to biosecurity measures, among other factors, would protect poultry flocks from infection. Poultry expert Mr. Michael Aleagbu urged farmers to restrict indiscriminate entry into farms and adopt other preventive steps to forestall outbreaks. “To prevent infestation and death of their flock, poultry farmers must limit visitors’ access to their farms. Farmers need to step up biosecurity measures at all times…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed Dai Jin Jia Quarry in Aco Village, Airport Road, Abuja, due to significant environmental violations. Speaking with newsmen on Monday after the exercise, the Director-General of NESREA, Prof. Innocent Barikor — represented by Elijah Udofia, Director of Environmental Quality Control — said the measures reinforce the agency’s commitment to environmental safety and community protection. Barikor said a blasting operation on Feb. 25 resulted in the unfortunate loss of one life. He stated that the quarry was sealed in response to the grievous consequences of its operations. “This action was…
The Bauchi State Agricultural Development Programme (BSADP) has described Seasonal Climate Prediction as a vital planning tool for farmers, providing early and reliable information on rainfall patterns. Mr. Ya’u Muhammad, the Programme Manager, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Monday in Bauchi. He said the tool supplies climate-related factors that directly influence agricultural productivity. Muhammad explained that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) is mandated to provide annual seasonal forecasts guiding farmers on rainfall onset and cessation, distribution, sunshine intensity, and risks of floods, drought, pests, and disease outbreaks. “We engaged in extensive discussions at the national level and…
The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has stopped admitting new patients as union members embark on a five-day warning strike over restricted power supply. The unions include the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUHAP), and others. All union members at the hospital did not work on Monday, as the strike began at 8:00 a.m. The unions, under the umbrella of the Council of UCH Union Leaders (CUUL), alleged that deliberate withholding of power had crippled activities, causing suffering…
The Nasarawa State Government has said mining companies operating in the state must strictly comply with their Community Development Agreements (CDAs) in line with international best practices to foster sustainable development in host communities. Princess Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Environment, stated this on Monday during a ministerial media briefing in Lafia. Elayo said adherence to CDAs by mining firms would accelerate community development and promote peace and stability across the state. She explained that ministry officials had intensified monitoring visits to mining sites to ensure compliance with environmental standards and agreed obligations. “We have been visiting mining sites to assess…
The Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria (APN) has condemned the killing of its colleague, Dr. Andrew Orovwigho, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (FNHE), demanding justice and compensation. The association made the demands in a statement jointly signed by its President, Dr. Veronica Nyamali, and Secretary-General, Prof. Kingsley Mayowa, on Monday in Lagos. Orovwigho was kidnapped from his residence on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, shot in the left knee, brutally injured, abducted in his own vehicle, and dumped at a sand evacuation site far from Enugu town. He was found on Dec. 31, rushed to hospital, and…
Renowned Nigerian virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has called on federal and state authorities to treat Lassa fever as a national emergency. Tomori made the call in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. He urged governments to prioritize long-term solutions, including routine training for health workers, sustainable infection control systems, and timely funding for outbreak response. He noted that Nigeria has the technical expertise, but political ownership and sustained implementation are what will ultimately save lives. According to him, no fewer than 10 health workers have died from Lassa fever in Benue, highlighting persistent gaps in the response to…