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NAFDAC seizes drugs affected by Borno flood, promises compensation
A joint team from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control and the Borno State Ministry of Health has raided warehouses in the Gamboru area of Maiduguri, seizing drugs worth millions of naira that were improperly stored and compromised by recent flooding.
The operation aimed to prevent the sale and distribution of these unsafe drugs, which could pose significant health risks.
NAFDAC’s North-East Director, Kenneth Azikiwe, stated that the agency was acting on orders from NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, to evacuate and destroy the damaged drugs.
He warned the public to avoid purchasing drugs affected by the flood and urged residents to report any instances of people sun-drying or selling such compromised drugs.
“The Director General of NAFDAC Prof. Christianana Mojisola Adeyeye directed the evacuation of the damaged drugs and other regulated products to prevent a bigger and more dangerous public health emergency in the state from the market,” Azikiwe said.
While calling on the Public to remain on alart and report any one sun drying or selling drugs affected by the flood, the DG said NAFDAC remained committed to ensuring safe and good quality drugs nationwide.
Borno’s Health Commissioner, Baba Malam Gana, emphasised the need for proper storage of medicines and promised that the state government would work with relevant agencies to improve the situation at Gamboru market.
“The storage of medicine has to be done properly. I am very pleased to say the Executive Director of the Borno State Drugs and Medical Consumable Agency is standing right beside me and we are going to swing into action to ensure that this are will not be the same again. Drugs must be stored the way it should be stored,” Gana said.
He, however, assured affected business owners of compensation for their losses, with support from President Bola Tinubu and Governor Babagana Zulum.
“I want to confirm that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was here in Maiduguri and he has promised that he would do everything to make sure that people of Borno State do not suffer, and this will include people who have lost their businesses like people in this Gamboru drugs market, they will benefit from the assitance. The state government is going to do its own best to ensure that help has come to them,” he added.
The Chairman of the Gamboru Medicine Market, Bukar Modu, pledged cooperation with the authorities to ensure public safety and called for financial support to help rebuild the market.
“We are willing to cooperate will all directives from the state government. What is most important to us for now is the health of our people. We have sentitise the marketers here and made them understand that people’s live first. We however anticipate that the government will not leave us after this process, but give us necessary financial supports,” Modu said.
NAFDAC also reminded the public to inspect drugs for signs of contamination, such as wet packaging or mud stains, and to report suspicious activities.
NAFDAC’s actions are part of broader efforts to prevent a public health crisis following the recent floods in Borno State.
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Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has shared details of a private conversation he had with late President Muhammadu Buhari about his political ties and disagreements involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Recall that Lawal spoke in an interview on Channels Television, where he said the conversation happened shortly before Buhari’s death.
He explained that Buhari warned him about possible political disagreements that could come up between him and Tinubu in the future.
According to him, the late president said such situations were likely but should be handled carefully.
He said Buhari advised that any clash in political views should remain focused on governance and public issues.
The former president, he added, made it clear that personal attacks should be avoided, and discussions should remain centered on national matters rather than personal matters.
Lawal said he accepted the advice and made a promise to follow it. He explained that since then, he has tried to keep his public comments about Tinubu within political issues only, without bringing in personal matters.
He added that Buhari told him he might end up in political disagreement with someone he considered a friend, but he should avoid turning it into something personal. Lawal said he agreed to that guidance at the time and has tried to respect it in his political activities.
Quoting his exchange with Buhari, Lawal said the late president told him, “You are going to fight your friend politically; please promise me you will not go personal with your fight.”
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that the party can only adopt a consensus candidate where all aspirants voluntarily agree to the arrangement.
Speaking on the party’s nomination process, the chairman emphasized that consensus candidacy is not imposed but must be the product of mutual consent among all contenders seeking the ticket.
In a statement, the chairman clarified that any consensus candidate must have backing of all the contenders.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost consumer protection.
NCC spokesperson, Nnenna Ukoha, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
She said the agreement would also combat fraud across telecommunications and financial sectors.
Ukoha said the MoU was formalised alongside inauguration of joint committees on payment systems, consumer protection, and the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System portal.
NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Aminu Maida, said the pact provided a framework for collaboration on payment integrity, fraud mitigation, digital inclusion, and consumer protection.
He said the initiative would deliver outcomes that strengthen trust, deepen inclusion, and support a secure digital economy.
Maida described the signing as a milestone, reflecting both institutions’ commitment to financial stability and consumer protection in an interconnected ecosystem.
“The Commission places significant importance on collaboration. Many milestones in addressing industry challenges came through strategic partnerships,” he said.
He recalled NCC and CBN intervention in resolving the USSD debt impasse, restoring confidence among consumers, telecom operators, and financial institutions.
According to him, the MoU will promote secure digital payments and expand access to underserved populations and small businesses.
Maida said the TIRMS portal would help curb electronic fraud by offering real-time insights into phone number status.
“This includes whether a line is active, swapped, disconnected, reassigned, or flagged for suspicious activity.
“This will significantly improve financial institutions’ ability to combat phone-linked fraud,” he said.
He said the collaboration would also ensure prompt resolution of consumer complaints, including failed airtime recharges.
CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, said the MoU would improve coordination on approvals, standards, and innovation, including sandbox testing.
Cardoso reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to building a safer, more resilient, and inclusive digital financial system.
“Going forward, the Central Bank remains committed to working with the Commission to protect consumers and strengthen trust in the digital economy,” he said.
He inaugurated the joint committees, noting they would prioritise consumer protection and fraud prevention.
The initiative is expected to boost confidence while addressing risks in converging telecoms and financial services.
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