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NAFDAC Stands Firm on N700,000 Investigative Charges Against Drug Traders

NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye defends the agency's enforcement actions in drug markets, stating they won't bow to pressure in their fight against banned and counterfeit drug

Intersociety Demands NAFDAC Refund N3bn Allegedly Extorted From Onitsha Drug Traders

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| 5 hours ago

Intersociety Demands NAFDAC Refund N3bn Allegedly Extorted From Onitsha Drug Traders

Civil society group calls for NAFDAC officials to step down amid allegations of extorting over N3 billion from Onitsha Drug Market traders through various mandatory fees and penalties.

IHRC Raises Alarm Over NAFDAC's Closure of Onitsha Drug Market

News

| 10 hours ago

IHRC Raises Alarm Over NAFDAC's Closure of Onitsha Drug Market

The International Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over NAFDAC's recent closure of a major pharmaceutical market in Onitsha, urging dialogue and fair enforcement practices.

Peter Obi Criticizes ₦700,000 Fee for Onitsha Market Reopening Amid Economic Hardship

Business

| 28-05-2025

Peter Obi Criticizes ₦700,000 Fee for Onitsha Market Reopening Amid Economic Hardship

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned NAFDAC's demand for ₦700,000 from shop owners at Onitsha Head Bridge Market to reopen their stores, calling it unjust amid Nigeria's eco

NAFDAC Warns Against Social Media Incitement, Clarifies Shop Reopening Fees in Onitsha

Health

| 28-05-2025

NAFDAC Warns Against Social Media Incitement, Clarifies Shop Reopening Fees in Onitsha

NAFDAC has issued a warning against social media incitement following its enforcement operations in major drug markets, clarifying that administrative charges for reopening shops were signif

Rep Condemns NAFDAC's N700,000 'Shop Re-opening Levy' on Onitsha Drug Traders

Politics

| 27-05-2025

Rep Condemns NAFDAC's N700,000 'Shop Re-opening Levy' on Onitsha Drug Traders

Federal lawmaker Afam Ogene has criticized NAFDAC for imposing a N700,000 fee on traders to reopen their shops in the Onitsha drug market, calling the action 'scandalous and reprehensible'.

Peter Obi Condemns NAFDAC's N700,000 Demand from Onitsha Head Bridge Market Traders

Politics

| 27-05-2025

Peter Obi Condemns NAFDAC's N700,000 Demand from Onitsha Head Bridge Market Traders

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized NAFDAC's requirement for Onitsha Head Bridge Market traders to pay N700,000 to reopen their shops, calling it unjust amid economic hard

Anambra Police Warn Residents to Disregard Protest Calls Against NAFDAC

News

| 26-05-2025

Anambra Police Warn Residents to Disregard Protest Calls Against NAFDAC

The Anambra State Police Command has cautioned residents against participating in planned protests over NAFDAC's closure of the Head Bridge drug market in Onitsha, citing security concerns.

Customs Hands Over N150m Worth of Seized Tramadol to NAFDAC in Kano

Crime

| 26-05-2025

Customs Hands Over N150m Worth of Seized Tramadol to NAFDAC in Kano

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Command has transferred 491,000 tablets of seized Tramadol hydrochloride valued at over N150 million to NAFDAC as part of efforts to combat drug traf

Health

| 21-05-2025

Nigerian Senate Moves to Criminalize Chemical Ripening of Fruits Over Health Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has resolved to amend existing laws to criminalize the use of dangerous chemicals, particularly calcium carbide, by fruit vendors for artificial ripening due to serious h