The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has officially handed over 4,973 loaves of Cannabis Sativa, two suspects, and 195 bottles of 300ml codeine to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for further investigation and prosecution. Speaking at the handover ceremony…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm regarding the activities of Christ Mercy Land Deliverance Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin. Truetells Nigeria reports that the agency warns that the ministry is using NAFDAC’s name to mislead the public about unregistered miracle products. In a statement issued on…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday refuted claims made in a recent video circulating online suggesting that Nigerians should avoid bread due to the alleged use of saccharine in its production. In a press release signed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Christianah Adeyeye, the agency, clarified…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed the shutting down of the operations of Mr Chinedu Okafor, an illegal drinks manufacturer operating from his residence on MTN Road, Badagry, in Lagos State. This was stated in a press statement by the agency, revealing that Okafor’s operation raised suspicion…
The House of Representatives Committee on the National Agency on Food, Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has ordered the suspension of the ban on the sale of spirits and alcoholic drinks in sachets and pet bottles. Rep. Regina Akume, Chairman, the House Committee on NAFDAC said this in Abuja after a public hearing on…
Coco Samba, a herbal mixture, has been found to contain excessive amounts of sildenafil, a medication used to enhance sexual stimulation. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) shared on Friday that 100 ml of the mixture contains more than the approved dose of sildenafil. It further stated that the deadly…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to the public regarding the sale of a fake paracetamol injection that has been mislabeled as Paracetamol Injection 300mg/2ml I.M I.V Aminoglycoside Antibacterial. Truetells Nigeria reports that the agency discovered the product during a post-marketing surveillance activity in FCT, Abuja….
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) issued a warning to the public on Wednesday about the sale of counterfeit Arla Dano 14g full cream Milk Powder across states in Nigeria. According to a statement released by NAFDAC on the incident, investigations by the TG Arla Dairy Product Enterprise company (Holder…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has released a list of possible adulterated drinks circulating in the country. NAFDAC released the list on Monday in Abuja, saying it recently burst some producers of the counterfeit wine, soft drinks and other consumables in Eziukwu Market in Aba, Abia state. The Director-General…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against patronizing a certain Energy Drink in the country due to its high level of caffeine, which is considered dangerous. According to the agency, it has been alerted about the G Fuel brand Energy Drinks, which the Netherlands Food and Consumer…
