The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of substandard and falsified medicines in Nigeria, posing a significant threat to public health. “We are maximising efforts to curb the menace of substandard and falsified medicines in the state,” warned Bala Mshelia, Director of NAFDAC’s North West Zone, at a community sensitisation workshop in Kaduna on Friday. Mshelia identified specific targeted medicines, including Fansidar 25/500mg and Combiart 20/120mg (antimalarials), OHEAL Ampicillin, and Cloxacillin Capsules (antibiotics), as well as other medications for hypertension, diabetes, and lifestyle diseases. “The fight against substandard and falsified…
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has stated that the effective use of information by Nigerians can improve the nation’s economic development. He also urged citizens to be active in seeking relevant information, as he reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to alleviating the sufferings of the citizenry. The minister, who was represented by the Head of the Federal Information Centre, Istifanus Saluk, made this statement on Friday during a one-day sensitisation workshop on the Federal Government’s interventions, organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Gombe State. Idris said, “The government has a responsibility…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has directed the deployment of personnel to enforce vehicular movement restrictions and ensure smooth conduct of the September 21 Edo governorship poll. The corps marshal, in a statement issued on Friday by the FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, instructed FRSC officers to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure compliance with movement restrictions during the election. He also mandated personnel to clear road obstructions, carry out rescue operations in case of emergencies, and maintain order at polling stations. To support these efforts, the FRSC has deployed operational vehicles, tow trucks,…
The mother of Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive detained in Nigeria, Knarik Gambaryan, has stated that her son is innocent of the charges brought against him by the Nigerian government. In a statement sent to PUNCH Online on Friday, Knarik maintained that her son knows nothing about the allegations. She pleaded with the Nigerian government to allow her son to return home, adding that she was ready to exchange herself for her son’s freedom. “He’s innocent, that’s all. But I’m asking, and I’m begging everyone who can help my son: please bring him home. That’s all we need. “Take me,…
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and the Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria have been recognised by the Airport Council International for their exceptional dedication to airport emergency management and resilience. The Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Tunde Moshood, in a statement on Friday during the Gala Night at the 33rd Annual General Assembly of ACI Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa, said both airports were honoured with plaques. The awards were presented by the ACI Africa Secretary-General, Ali Tounsi, and President, ACI Africa, Emmanuel Chaves. “These prestigious awards…
The Ogun State Police Command is searching for a pastor, Onyekachi Okoli, who is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl during a deliverance prayer in the Mowe community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area, PUNCH Online has learnt. The spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online on Friday. It was gathered that the survivor had been invited to a revival programme at the Adoration Fire Ministry in the community by the church’s pastor, Emmanuel James, on September 14, 2024. Okoli, a pastor from Delta State and a guest minister at the revival programme, allegedly approached…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has deployed personnel to support the Edo State Command and other security agencies in providing security for the electorate as well as officials taking part in the Edo State Governorship election on Saturday. In a press statement on Friday, the Head of Media and Tactical Ops, NSCDC Anambra State Command, Okadigbo Edwin, said that the deployment is in line with the directive of the Commandant-General, Dr Ahmed Audi. He said, “The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Olatunde Maku, said the deployment is in…
The UK Home Office has unveiled new measures aimed at protecting victims of violence against women and girls. In a bold move to address the growing epidemic of domestic abuse, the announcement, made on Friday, September 20, marks a critical step in the government’s commitment to halve such violence within the next decade. As part of this initiative, specialists in domestic abuse will be embedded in emergency call centres, ensuring that victims receive the urgent support they deserve. A statement from the UK Home Office website, titled, “New measures set out to combat violence against women and girls,” disclosed this.…
The UEFA Champions League serves as both a battleground for elite clubs and a platform for rising stars. Each season, young players burst onto the scene, shattering records and captivating fans with their remarkable skills and composure. In this piece by PUNCH Online, we spotlight the youngest goalscorers in Champions League history, celebrating the achievements of players who are defining the future of football. As we delve into these records, we highlight the youngest scorers overall and in knockout stages, showcasing the incredible promise of youth in this prestigious tournament. This was contained in a late Thursday release on the…
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he hopes US President Joe Biden will support his plan to end the war with Russia, ahead of a trip to Washington. Zelensky has promised to present his so-called “victory plan” to end the fighting, which has killed thousands, to Biden in the coming days. “I really hope that he will support this plan,” Zelensky said during a press conference with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv. “The plan is designed for decisions that will have to happen from October to December… We would like that very much. Then we believe that…