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Oct

2025

UK Warns Citizens Visiting Nigeria Of Methanol Poisoning From Fake Alcoholic Drinks

UK Warns Citizens Visiting Nigeria Of Methanol Poisoning From Fake Alcoholic Drinks UK authorities have warned British citizens travelling to Nigeria and other seven countries of risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or tainted alcoholic drinks. UK Foreign Office updated travel guidance listed Nigeria, Ecuador, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Peru, Russia and Uganda among countries with high risk of methanol poisoning following incidents involving its citizens in the listed countries on Tuesday. Before now, countries on the list include, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Turkey, Costa Rica and Fiji. “There have been deaths and cases of serious illness caused by…

Oct

2025

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Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence On Marital Crisis, Accuses Regina Daniels Of Violence, Drug Abuse

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Ned Nwoko Breaks Silence On Marital Crisis, Accuses Regina Daniels Of Violence, Drug Abuse Businessman and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko, has addressed the viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in distress, denying claims of domestic violence and attributing their marital crisis to her alleged struggle with drug and alcohol abuse. In a statement released on Sunday, Nwoko said the actress’ battle with substance use had taken a toll on their marriage. He alleged that Regina had recently become violent, assaulting three of his staff members and destroying property, including vehicles and windows, within two days. He explained…

Aug

2025

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NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market

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NAFDAC Cautions As Fake Postinor-2 Hits Nigerian Market The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the presence of falsified batches of Postinor-2 (Levonorgestrel 0.75mg), an emergency contraceptive pill, in the market. In a statement on Monday, the agency said the counterfeit versions, identified as Type 1 and Type 2, were discovered after the authorised importer, Society for Family Health (SFH), confirmed it did not import those consignments. According to NAFDAC, the fake packs carried noticeable errors such as a misspelt verification sticker reading “Veify” instead of “Verify” and the phrase “Distributed in…

Mar

2025

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NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate

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NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the consignment, weighing 11Kg, was seized from Neetu’s luggage after a search at the arrival hall of the airport. The operation, based on credible intelligence, took place during the inward clearance of Qatar…