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NAFDAC bans sachet alcohol, cites risks to children’s health, behaviour
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has commenced enforcement of a ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages produced in sachets, small-volume PET bottles, and glass bottles below 200 ml.
NDLEA intercepts14.5 tons of drugs belonging to Lagos wanted drug baron
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted large consignments of Ghanaian Loud, a strong strain of cannabis sativa, smuggled into Lagos from Ghana loaded in two trucks and a J5 bus with a total weight of 14, 524.8 kilograms.
Tinubu mourns death of former Yobe governor Ibrahim
President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, former governor of Yobe State and Senator representing Yobe East, with immense grief.
Police hunt for mother of newborn baby abandoned in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has said it is searching for the mother of a 10-day-old baby discovered behind the window of a house, at Akindiya Street, Agege area of the state and handed over to its operatives on Wednesday.
Truck driver docked for crushing 9 passengers with container in Lagos
Ketu Asikpata, the driver of a truck carrying the container that fell on a bus and killed nine people in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos on January 2023 was on Thursday arraigned in court for the involuntary manslaughter of nine people.
Eight Children Benefit From Free Eye Surgical Expedition Programme
Lagos State Ministry of Health has proudly announced that eight children have recently received free eye surgeries, part of a compassionate initiative aimed at addressing blinding eye conditions in the community.
How US-based Nigerian lecturer was shot dead in Osun – Police
Police in Osun on Sunday confirmed Saturday’s killing of Dr Richard Adeoriokin, a United States of America-based Nigerian lecturer in Ejigbo.
Civil Defense Officers Wives conduct free medical outreach in FCT
Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association, (CDOWA) has reached out to men and officers of the Corps in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), with free medical services to promote healthy living among personnel.
Zack Orji had brain surgery, minister discloses after visiting ailing actor
The Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the ailing Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, saying he had brain surgery on January 1, 2024.
Sanwo-Olu commissions 80-Bed Femi Gbajabiamila Hospital, Youth Development Centre in Surulere
The New Year began in Lagos State with a harvest of dividends. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, inaugurated four key infrastructure projects conceived and facilitated by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.