In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Aveo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Limited, an Indian pharmaceutical company, over its alleged involvement in the production and illegal importation of highly dangerous opioid-based drugs into West Africa, including Nigeria.In a statement issued on Friday andContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Blacklists Indian Pharma Giant Over Deadly Opioid Imports”
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Governor Soludo Unveils Centralised Wholesale Drug Centre to Tackle Fake Medicines in Anambra
In a decisive move to combat the proliferation of fake and counterfeit drugs, Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has announced the establishment of a Coordinated Wholesale Drug Centre (CWDC) in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. This state-of-the-art facility will accommodate the relocated and standardised Ọgbọ Ọgwụ drug market, Africa’s largest open pharmaceutical trading hub,ContinueContinue reading “Governor Soludo Unveils Centralised Wholesale Drug Centre to Tackle Fake Medicines in Anambra”
Shocking Discovery: NAFDAC Raids Markets, Finds USAID-Donated Drugs on Sale, Shuts Down 11,000 Shops
Nigeria’s food and drug regulatory agency, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has made a stunning discovery during a series of enforcement operations across markets in the country. According to an announcement on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, NAFDAC’s operatives raided several shops and uncovered large quantities ofContinueContinue reading “Shocking Discovery: NAFDAC Raids Markets, Finds USAID-Donated Drugs on Sale, Shuts Down 11,000 Shops”
NAFDAC Uncovers Stash of Yellow Fever, Measles, and Tetanus Vaccines Hidden in Lagos Drug Market, Arrests Suspect
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has made a shocking discovery at the bustling Idumota Drug Market in Lagos State, uncovering a clandestine stash of sensitive vaccines—including those for Yellow Fever, Diphtheria, Dano Anti-Tetanus, and Measles—hidden beneath a staircase.The illicit stockpile was uncovered on Thursday during a high-stakes surveillance operationContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Uncovers Stash of Yellow Fever, Measles, and Tetanus Vaccines Hidden in Lagos Drug Market, Arrests Suspect”
Nigerian Drug Syndicate Leader Arrested in South Korea for Romance Scam-Fueled Drug Trafficking
In a major crackdown on international drug trafficking, the Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has arrested a key figure in a Nigerian drug syndicate accused of deceiving Koreans into smuggling narcotics through elaborate romance scams and other fraudulent schemes.Announcing the development on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that the arrested suspect, identified asContinueContinue reading “Nigerian Drug Syndicate Leader Arrested in South Korea for Romance Scam-Fueled Drug Trafficking”
NAFDAC Uncovers Warehouses Stocked with Expired Drugs in Aba
In a major breakthrough against counterfeit pharmaceuticals, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered two warehouses in Aba, Abia State, stocked with large quantities of expired and potentially dangerous drugs.The revelation was made through the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of Nigerian Stories, stating:”BREAKING NEWS: NAFDAC has uncovered twoContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Uncovers Warehouses Stocked with Expired Drugs in Aba”
NDLEA Cracks Down on Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Arrests Key Suspects Across Multiple States
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a trans-border drug cartel, leading to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of illicit drugs worth millions of naira. The operation, spanning several states, uncovered a sophisticated smuggling network that used specially modified vehicles to conceal contraband.ContinueContinue reading “NDLEA Cracks Down on Trans-Border Drug Cartel, Arrests Key Suspects Across Multiple States”
NAFDAC Rejects ₦135 Million Bribe, Seizes 10 Trucks of Counterfeit Drugs in Anambra
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding public health by rejecting a staggering ₦135 million bribe and intercepting 10 trucks loaded with counterfeit drugs in Anambra State.The development was made public through the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, which reported thatContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Rejects ₦135 Million Bribe, Seizes 10 Trucks of Counterfeit Drugs in Anambra”
NDLEA Raises Alarm: Over 14 Million Nigerians Addicted to Harmful Drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s escalating drug abuse crisis, revealing that more than 14 million Nigerians are actively involved in the consumption of harmful substances.In a post shared on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories highlighted the grim statistics, underscoring the devastating impact of drug addiction onContinueContinue reading “NDLEA Raises Alarm: Over 14 Million Nigerians Addicted to Harmful Drugs”
NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake, Expired Drugs in Anambra, Seizes Large Haul of Dangerous Products
In a sweeping enforcement operation, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized massive quantities of adulterated, substandard, and expired drugs, foods, and other dangerous products at the Ogbo-Ogu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State.The crackdown, part of a larger operation across the South-East region, was announced by NAFDAC in aContinueContinue reading “NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake, Expired Drugs in Anambra, Seizes Large Haul of Dangerous Products”
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