BREAKING NEWS: Only 300 psychiatrists serving over 200 million Nigerians.

~ NAFDAC says

Poisoned Cough Syrups: World Health Body, NAFDAC Issue Public Alert.

The news of poisoned cough syrups in circulation, with all its clear health dangers is causing stirs in medical and family circles.

It has also made relevant regulatory bodies to forewarn parents and healthcare industry professionals to be on the alert.

Rumours over the Poisoned Cough Syrups in circulation has made the World Health Organisation (WHO) to issue what it calls a Medical Product Alert.

WHO says the concerns centre on three substandard (contaminated) oral liquid medicines containing active ingredients commonly used to relieve symptoms of the common cold, flu, or cough.

Although identified in India and reported to WHO on 8 October 2025, there are fears that without proper recall, and poisoned cough syrups may find their way to other countries, which receive medicine and drugs supplies from India.

The Eagle reports that last May, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it was in receipt of information regarding substandard drugs from the India authorities, following result of analyzed drug samples picked from sales/distribution point.

NAFDAC not only listed the affected drugs, but affirmed that some of the affected pharmaceutical companies were reported to have subsidiaries, partners and products in Nigeria.

“Administering substandard medicines poses significant risks to patient health and public health.

“These risks include poisoning, treatment failure, drug resistance, and even death. Substandard medicines may contain toxic substances, incorrect ingredients, or incorrect dosages, leading to severe adverse effects”, NAFDAC warned.

Bigger Than Africa: The Yoruba Story That Conquered Continents and Captivated Netflix Audiences

The Yoruba people — one of Africa’s most influential tribes with over 40 million members worldwide — take center stage in the breathtaking documentary Bigger Than Africa, directed by Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye.

Premiered on February 12, 2018, this cinematic masterpiece takes viewers across six countries — Nigeria, the Republic of Benin, Brazil, Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba, and the United States — to explore the global influence, spirituality, and resilience of Yoruba culture.

A Story That Transcends Borders
Bigger Than Africa focuses not on what divides Africans, but on what unites them. Through powerful storytelling and insightful interviews, it reveals how Yoruba traditions survived slavery, crossed oceans, and became embedded in cultures across the Americas.

The documentary features some of Africa’s most respected figures — former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, the King of Port Novo, and Fame Elebuibon, among others.

Global Recognition and Awards
Produced by Motherland Productions, the documentary has earned several international accolades, including:

Best Documentary, International Houston Black Film Festival (2019)

Best Documentary, Charlotte Black Film Festival

Jury Special Award, Festival International du Film Panafricain de Cannes


It has also been screened at prestigious venues such as the Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture and even at the United Nations.

The Inspiration Behind the Masterpiece
Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye’s inspiration came during a visit to Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina — a Yoruba cultural haven in the U.S. What began as a short school project soon evolved into a global film celebrating African heritage.

Raised in Kwara State, Nigeria, Toyin moved to the U.S. in 2001, later enrolling at the Los Angeles Film School to pursue his passion for filmmaking. His journey, fueled by creativity and cultural pride, birthed Bigger Than Africa — a documentary that redefines how the world sees Yoruba culture.

Now Streaming on Netflix
Since May 13, Bigger Than Africa has been available for global streaming on Netflix, distributed by KAP Film and EGMNY (New York). This gives millions worldwide a chance to experience the beauty, depth, and unity of Yoruba heritage.

NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets, others in Abuja for selling unregistered, harmful products.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese supermarkets and eight cosmetics shops in Abuja for selling unregistered and harmful products.

In a statement posted on X on Friday, the agency said the enforcement in Jabi District and Wuse Market followed consumer complaints and surveillance operations.

Officials discovered food items labelled only in Chinese and cosmetics without proper registration, in violation of NAFDAC’s regulations on sale, distribution and labelling.

The supermarkets, located on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street, were closed for breaching the agency’s labelling policy, which requires English translations for all products sold in the Nigerian market.

NAFDAC noted that the action was part of efforts to protect public health and curb the circulation of products that endanger consumers.

The statement reads, “NAFDAC Seals Chinese Supermarkets and Cosmetics Shops in Abuja for Selling Unregistered and Harmful Products

“NAFDAC has sealed two Chinese supermarkets in Jabi District and eight cosmetics shops in Wuse Market, Abuja, for violating regulations on the sale, distribution, and labelling of regulated products.

“The supermarkets, located on Mike Akhigbe Way and Ebitu Ukiwe Street, were shut down following consumer complaints and surveillance, which confirmed the sale of unregistered food items labelled only in Chinese, in breach of NAFDAC’s labelling policy, which requires English translations for the Nigerian market.”

NAFDAC Bans Petroleum Tankers From Transporting Cooking Oil.

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered petroleum tankers to stop transport ing edible oil.

At a meeting with the leadership of the National Union of Edible Oil Tanker Drivers of Nigeria (NUEOTDN) and edible oil manufacturers, the agency’s director of Investigations and Enforcement, Dr Martins Iluyomade, expressed worry over the use of the same tankers meant for petroleum products to transport edible Oil.

Iluyomade, also a member of the Federal Task Force on Fake Drugs, issued a seven-day ultimatum to tanker owners to have dedicated trucks for the sole transportation of edible oil.

According to the NAFDAC director, the directive was to protect public health and prevent Nigerians from taking adulterated cooking oil protected public health and prevented

He said over 200 million Nigerians are directly or indirectly using cooking oil, so the agency must take steps before they fall prey to cooking oil mixed with petroleum products.

“Calling for this meeting with members and the executive of the National Union of Edible Oil Tanker Drivers of Nigeria (NUEOTDN) and the manufacturers is based on the plan to halt petroleum product drivers from switching tankers meant for petroleum products for edible oil.

“We are making it mandatory for all manufacturers of Edible oil and the tanker drivers to have dedicated tankers meant purely for conveying cooking oil, as the lives of over 200 million Nigerians could be at risk by using such tankers.

“We are giving them up to the first week in October to have their tankers painted to green tankers, while the body head will carry the stickers of the National Union of Edible Oil Tanker Drivers of Nigeria (NUEOTDN) for early identification.”

NAFDAC delists Flagyl, Artemether-Lumefantrine, 99 other drugs from circulation.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has delisted 101 drugs from circulation in Nigeria.

In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said the affected products are no longer permitted for manufacturing, importation, exportation, distribution, advertisement, sale, or use in the country.

NAFDAC explained that some of the products were withdrawn voluntarily at the request of market authorisation holders, while others were suspended or outrightly cancelled by the agency.

A suspension, it said, applies when the conditions under which a registration licence was issued are no longer met, while a cancellation occurs when the agency revokes a product’s licence.

Popular medicines on the list

The delisted products cut across a wide range of medicines and health items — from antimalarials and cough treatments to vaccines, insulin and growth-hormone injectables, diabetes medicines, inhalers, and eye drops.

Some widely used medicines are on the list, including:

Flagyl suspension and tablets, used to treat diarrhoea

Penicillin G Sodium Sandoz, prescribed for bacterial infections

Intense heat on suspected cultists, kidnappers in Edo as government demolished 4 houses, arrested about 20 suspect.

The Edo State government’s sustained offensive against kidnapping and cult-related activities has resulted in the demolition of four houses and arrest of about 20 suspects by the state’s Special Security Squad, codenamed “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers”.

Intense Heat on Suspected Cultists, Kidnappers in Edo as Govt Demolishes 4 Houses, Arrests About 20 Suspects
One of the buildings brought down, located on Egbiadokhai Street, behind Otaru Primary School in Auchi belonged to a wanted cultist known as Too-Believe.

Itua said the building, which served as a regular meeting point for members of the Black Axe Confraternity, yielded alarming evidence with two cut-to-size guns, two black beret caps associated with Black Axe cultists, and one sharp axe found in the house.

According to the statement, “Too-Believe, who is currently on the run, is deeply embedded in cult operations in the region. The recent operation follows the brutal killing of a young man (a barber) in South Ibie, an act tied to rival cult clashes”.

He said another demolished house in Anoguele Street, Iyakpi, South-Ibie, belonged to a cultist named Kuwat, who was said to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity. “When security agents arrived at his residence, he had already fled. Kuwat was named as the main mastermind of the recent killing of the barber”, Itua stated.

The statement further disclosed that “A property in the Ogodomiza Area in Ibie-Nafe belonging to another cult leader was also demolished. The house was earlier raided a day before, which led to the arrest of two young men, Momoh Austin (17) and Joseph Oyazojo (21). The suspects confessed they were brought to the area to engage in cybercrime activities commonly referred to as Yahoo Yahoo.
Another member of the security squad, Eribo Emwanta, added: “We are advising parents and hotel owners to be vigilant. We are cleaning out these communities, and hotels harboring criminals are next.”
Itua said, “The mass demolition of the properties belonging to suspected cultists in Edo State sends a powerful message as Edo authorities enforce the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law 2025, which prescribes life imprisonment or a minimum of 21 years for cult membership”.

The law also provides that landlords or property owners who permit cult meetings risk at least 10 years in prison, alongside forfeiture and demolition of the property.
Reaffirming Edo State Government’s zero-tolerance of cultism, with aggressive enforcement and intelligence-led operations across the State, the statement encouraged citizens to report suspicious activities to help secure their communities.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has killed more than 25 terrorists in a coordinated night air operation in the Bula area of Yobe State and the Banki axis of Borno State.

NAFDAC seizes fake Malaria Drugs worth N1.2B in Lagos State.

‎NAFDAC arrest footballer in Abuja for manufacturing, distributing, unregistered hazardous chemicals.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a local footballer, Ikechukwu Elijah, in the Apo-Waru area of Abuja for manufacturing and distributing hazardous, unregistered chemicals to the unsuspecting public.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s deputy director of public relations and protocol, Adegboyega Osiyemi, on Friday, September 5.

Counterfeit and substandard products have remained a persistent public health threat in Nigeria.

NAFDAC has repeatedly warned that such items expose citizens to dangerous substances, compromise safety, and undermine trust in regulated goods.

According to its statement, NAFDAC said the suspect operates an illegal factory in a residential building in the area and is notorious for counterfeiting popular brands of chemicals and insecticides.

“Initially, when contacted for interrogation by detectives, he denied any knowledge of chemical production in the area.

“He later confessed to the crime and admitted ownership of the illegal facility after a thorough search was conducted around the compound.

“The operation also led to the arrest of his younger brother inside the factory.

Hollywood Veteran Alapini Reveals Struggles of Campaigning for Tinubu: “Many of Us Fell Sick”

In an exclusive chat on FeelrightNews TV, veteran Nollywood actor Ganiu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini, opened up about his journey in the movie industry and his tough experience campaigning for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The actor revealed that Tinubu’s loss in Lagos during the elections was largely due to campaign agents who failed to deliver as expected.

“At that time in Lagos, he lost when he wasn’t supposed to, but some people he sent didn’t deliver well,” Alapini said.

He recalled how challenging the campaign was, with massive opposition everywhere they went. The stress of moving around, rallying support, and facing resistance took a heavy toll.

According to him, many campaigners, including himself, fell ill after the exercise.

“When we got back home, many of us fell sick — including me. I had to visit the hospital twice and took the first five days to fully recover before going back to work,” he revealed.

Alapini’s testimony highlights the hidden sacrifices entertainers make when stepping into politics, often risking their health for causes they believe in.

Nollywood Veteran Alapini Explains Why He’ll Still Campaign for Tinubu Despite Being “Overlooked”

Veteran Nollywood actor Ganiu Nafiu, popularly known as Alapini, has opened up on why he remains committed to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even though he felt ignored after campaigning for him in past elections.

In a recent video interview shared on the official YouTube channel of Feel Right News TV on Thursday, September 4, 2025, Alapini said he has no regrets about backing Tinubu and would do so again in 2027.

The actor explained that while many accused him of working for the president for personal gain, his support stems from conviction rather than reward.

“A lot of people have been accusing me of working for President Tinubu, but they need to realize that it is God that made him president. I only tried my best for him. Even though I wasn’t paid after campaigning for Tinubu, I will still campaign for him again. Among all the presidential candidates that I know, he’s the only one I believe can move Nigerians out of poverty,” Alapini stated.


His comments have since sparked mixed reactions online, with some hailing his loyalty and others questioning his stance given Nigeria’s current economic struggles.

The Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has accused the Federal Government of imposing more burden on Nigerians.
'It Is Alarming' - Peter Obi Knocks FG For Increasing Nigerian Passport Application Fees
He stated this while reacting to the new 5% tax on all refined fossil fuel sales, including petrol and diesel.

Speaking via a post on his 𝕏 handle late on Wednesday, Obi said instead of easing hardship, the government has imposed more burden on Nigerians.

The former Anambra State governor stated that the 5% fuel tax should have waited until Nigerians began to see tangible improvements in their lives based on all the promises from President Bola Tinubu.

He said, “Nigerians will pay a 5% tax when buying their everyday fuel or diesel at a time when millions can hardly even afford the cost of transportation.

“Mr. President just yesterday boasted that Nigeria has met its revenue target for the year. Yet instead of easing hardship, the government imposes more burden on Nigerians.

“Even the so-called alternative, CNG, has become unaffordable, rising from about N230 to N450, while the promised subsidies on the CNG have quietly vanished.

“If our revenues are truly ‘excessive’ as claimed, should they not first be used to fund education, healthcare, and pulling Nigerians out of poverty? Why tax citizens who cannot even breathe anymore?”

According to him, leadership is not about giving a burden but reducing suffering, and about care and compassion.

Police Rescue Baby Buried Alive by her 20-year-old Mother in Kebbi, Suspect Arrested.

The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended a 20-year-old woman, Maryam Atiku, from the Nasarawa area of Kamba in Dandi Local Government Area, for allegedly attempting to kill her newborn by burying her alive.

Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, revealed that the incident occurred on June 25, 2025, when Maryam delivered a baby girl and allegedly strangled her with wrappers around the neck, covered her mouth, and buried her in a shallow grave at Malam Yaro bush.

The following day, June 26, a farmer, Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad, noticed a newly dug grave on his farmland. After taking a closer look, he raised alarm, prompting residents to dig it up, only to find the baby still alive.

The infant was rushed to the General Hospital, Kamba, where doctors confirmed her to be in stable condition.

Operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) swiftly arrested the suspect, who allegedly admitted to the act during questioning.

Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, condemned the incident, reiterating the command’s firm stance against child abuse and gender-based violence. He urged parents and community leaders to “protect children under their care and not jeopardize their future under any circumstances.”

He further acknowledged the role of the Kebbi First Lady, Zainab Nasir, for supporting the baby’s welfare, and commended farmer Alhaji Kabiru Muhammad for his timely intervention, which saved the child’s life.

Kogi Joins Other States To Ban Basic And Secondary Schools Parties.

Kogi State Government has banned graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state.

This decision was announced by the state Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, during a meeting with critical stakeholders in the education sector on Wednesday in Lokoja, the state capital.

Jones said, “The practice of incessant graduation ceremonies in nursery, primary, and secondary schools is hereby prohibited in the state with immediate effect.”

He stressed that the practice has become economically unaffordable, putting undue pressure on parents, and attracts social ills associated with such celebrations.

He emphasised that the ban is aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents and promoting a more meaningful approach to celebrating students’ achievements.

The state government also introduced a new policy requiring parents to provide notebooks for their children to do classwork and assignments, rather than using textbooks converted to workbooks, especially in private schools.

The commissioner emphasised that the policy aims to make textbooks reusable by siblings of the same parents.

“The use of textbooks as workbooks, especially in private schools, must stop, and parents must provide separate notebooks for their children.

“We’ll introduce new celebration modalities to encourage competition and commitment to studies. No more social ills or undue pressure!

“We’ll also ensure students progress through required classes without jumping grades.

“Private school owners should note that writing mock exams is now a prerequisite for West African Examination Council registration,” Jones said.

Nigerian Embassies Struggle With Unpaid Rent, Salary Arrears – FG

The Federal Government has admitted that several Nigerian diplomatic and consular missions abroad are grappling with financial and operational difficulties, including unpaid staff salaries, rent arrears, and mounting debts to service providers.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that the challenges have hindered the smooth running of missions in different countries.

He explained that budgetary shortfalls over the years were responsible for the situation, which has significantly affected the embassies’ ability to deliver on their core diplomatic and consular duties.

“The ministry is not unaware of the restrictions that financial limitations have placed on the smooth running of the missions, including the inability to pay salaries of locally recruited staff, financial obligations to service providers, rent to landlords, and the foreign service allowance to home-based officers,” Ebienfa stated.

The ministry, however, assured that President Bola Tinubu’s administration had approved intervention funds and set up a committee to verify and settle outstanding debts. It added that over 80% of available funds had been cleared for payments, prioritising service providers, staff salaries, and arrears owed to officers.

Ebienfa further disclosed that efforts were ongoing to establish a sustainable financial model for embassies abroad, alongside wider reforms aimed at strengthening fiscal governance.

Source: Channels TV

#Nigeria #Diplomacy #ForeignAffairs

FG to Introduce Labelling for Genetically Modified Crops.

The Federal Government says it will begin the labelling of genetically modified (GM) crops to ensure transparency, traceability, and public confidence in their use.

Director of Food and Drug Service at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mr. John Atanda, made this known in Abuja during a sensitisation workshop on GMOs for Directorate Officers, organised by the Open Forum for Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB).

Atanda explained that the ministry will collaborate with agencies such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Biotechnology Management Agency (NBMA) to enforce proper labelling of GMO products.

He stressed that the government remains committed to public health and will subject all biotechnology products to rigorous risk assessments, covering allergenicity, nutritional value, long-term health impacts, and environmental effects.

Speaking at the workshop, OFAB Nigeria Country Director, Dr. Rose Gidado, highlighted that GMOs have been safely used for over 30 years in more than 45 countries. She dismissed fears about their dangers, saying: “The government cannot give poison to its people.

If GMOs truly destroyed crops, Nigeria would have been wiped out by hunger by now.” Gidado further emphasised that GM crops are products of evidence-based research and warned that without serious investment in research and development, Nigeria risks continued dependence on food importation.

NAFDAC seals illegal Herbal Medicine facility in Kaduna, seizes products worth N5 Million.

The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has shut down an illegal herbal medicine manufacturing facility in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The agency in a statement released said following credible intelligence, officers discovered unhygienic and substandard production equipment, confirming that the products manufactured in the facility posed serious risks to public health, as their safety, quality, and efficacy could not be guaranteed.

The products valued at N5 million, were seized for destruction while the facility has been sealed pending further investigations.

The agency assured the public of its commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians by clamping down on illegal operations and bringing violators to justice.

NAFDAC has sealed an illegal cosmetic factory, Shine Shine Skincare, in Agege, Lagos, for producing bleaching products falsely marketed as “organic.” The agency seized several unregistered items containing harmful substances, warning that such products pose severe health risks including skin thinning and delayed healing. Nigerians were urged to be cautious when buying cosmetics.

#NAFDAC #PublicHealth #FakeCosmetics

Manga autos has awarded Nafisah Abdullahi, the winner of the TeenEagle global finals English competition, a sum of N500,000