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NAFDAC Uncovers N500m Suspected Abia Fake Alcohol Factory
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic drinks production facility valued at over N500m in Aba, Abia State.…
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NAFDAC Probes Corper’s Death At Enugu Camp
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has begun investigating the death of a National Youth Service Corps member, Etimbuk Daniel, at the Awgu…
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NAFDAC Destroys ₦2.6bn Worth Of Fake, Substandard Products In Rivers
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has destroyed products worth ₦2.6 billion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as part of a nationwide crackdown…
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NAFDAC DG Dismisses Claims Of Proliferation Of Substandard Goods, Foods
Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has described as fake and overly-sensational, videos making the rounds on social media from…
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International Cooperation Boosts NDLEA Fight Against Rising Crystal Meth Production In Nigeria
International collaboration and intelligence sharing are helping the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) track and dismantle increasingly sophisticated crystal methamphetamine operations in Nigeria, the agency’s spokesperson, Femi…
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Seplat Energy Takes Eye Surgery Project To Akwa Ibom
Sunday September 27, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng In line with its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Seplat Energy Plc working under a Joint Venture (JV) intervention project with the Nigerian National…
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Nigerian-British Businessman Dies After Penis Enlargement Procedure In Thailand
Sunday September 6, 2026 www.thenewsdesk.ng A 43-year-old British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, has died after undergoing a penis enlargement procedure during a holiday in Thailand…
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Health of The People, Wealth of The Communities: How EMOIMEE, NNPC/Seplat JV Brought Hope To Mkpat Enin
By Dennis UDOMA, Uyo For two weeks, rural communities across Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State witnessed an uncommon transformation as hundreds of residents, many…
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Akwa Ibom Youth Leaders To Pass Anti-Doping, Cultism Test Before Recognition
Monday August 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng To curb the menace of drug abuse and cultism in Akwa Ibom State, the administration of Governor Umo Eno has set a new template…
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Akwa Ibom Govt Extends Maternal, Child Health Support To 20 LGAs
Monday August 17, 2026www.thenewsdesk.ng The Ibom Open Maternity Project has expanded its maternal and child healthcare intervention to 20 Local Government Areas in Akwa Ibom State, reaching thousands…