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President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Tanko Ayuba, speaks to AJIBADE OMAPE on the widespread nature of counterfeit, unregistered, and expired pharmaceutical products and how they pose a risk to patients, among other related issues What is the most severe health risk associated with consuming counterfeit or expired drugs, particularly for people battling illnesses? Counterfeit or expired drugs pose grave risks to patients, especially those already battling illnesses. These drugs may contain incorrect active ingredients, insufficient dosages, or toxic substances, leading to treatment failure, worsening of conditions, or even death. For example, the World Health Organization reports that substandard…

Traders lack valid claims, given adequate notices, says LASBCA The Centre for Human and Socio-economic Rights (CHSR), has called on the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the demolition of over 500 shops at the Owode Motor Spare Parts Market, Owode-Onirin. Addressing the media at the market, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse, who also pleaded with the Governor to conduct a full investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for the illegal demolition of the traders shops, said the rule of law and the property right must be upheld, as…

Ajax coach Francesco Farioli has blamed his team’s Europa League exit on the absence of Chuba Akpom and some other important players, Soccernet.ng reports. Ajax were knocked out of the Europa League on Wednesday after they suffered a 4-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their round of 16 game. Over both legs, the Godenzonen lost the game 6-2. Frankfurt cruise past Ajax pic.twitter.com/TcekJfJNtN — 433 (@433) March 13, 2025 The loss means that Ajax have only the Dutch Eredivisie to fight for as they have also been knocked out of the Dutch KNVB Beker after losing…

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Senator Ireti Kingibe, on Friday, vowed to champion the sexual harassment allegation raised by Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This was even as the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs drummed support for the case to be duly investigated. Kingibe made the promise in a statement posted via her official X handle on Friday titled ‘My Unwavering Stance for Justice, and Women’s Rights.’ Her proposed move comes two weeks after she berated her colleague for lashing out over the seating reassignment in the Senate. Kingibe, while…

Former Chelsea and Nigeria star Celestine Babayaro has urged the Blues to make a move for Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman in the next transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports Babayaro insists that the duo would significantly bolster Chelsea’s attack under Enzo Maresca.  The former Newcastle defender, who spent eight years at Stamford Bridge between 1997 and 2005, believes Osimhen and Lookman would be a perfect fit for Chelsea and could transform them into serious title contenders. Nigeria Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO He also suggested that the club could use Nicolas Jackson in a swap…

Abiodun Nejo The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has shut down three major food warehouses in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, over re-bagging of rice. NAFDAC Coordinator in Ekiti State, Mrs. Stella Dosumu, said the warehouses were closed over various degrees of infractions, allegedly targeted at short-changing unsuspecting members of the public. This is coming just as the Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, warned that there is no hiding place for those she described as ‘merchants of death’ in the country, who may have chosen to trade in regulated products illegally. Dosumu said…

Remember how social media was buzzing with “Could This Be Love,” especially that line ‘Life is nothing without you, there’s something about you, could this be love oh’? Nasboi has now dropped the visuals for the remix featuring Chike. Taken from his album “Never Be Late,” the song captures that confusing yet exciting feeling of falling deeply for someone. Nasboi sings about a love so intense it keeps him up at night, making him question if it’s real or just a sweet illusion. Now that the visuals are out, listeners can experience the song beyond just the lyrics. But what…

A former Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, has said that despite the ongoing crisis in the state, nobody can remove Siminalayi Fubara as Governor. Ihunwo vowed that the alleged plots by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to position the Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, an Ikwerre man, to govern the state have failed. The former Obio/Akpor LGA boss criticised Amaewhule’s purported ambition to become governor through the “back door,” insisting that such a move would be strongly resisted. He said, “Nobody can remove Governor Fubara. I urge Rivers people to…

Vows to sanction defaulting contractors The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has clarified the payment structure of street sweepers, who play vital roles in maintaining a clean and healthy environment in the state. The clarification followed a trending video of an alleged shortchange of sweepers by private companies contracted by the state to manage the programme. According to a statement in reaction to the viral video of a street sweeper, alleging that she was paid N30,000 monthly against an agreed sum of N85,000, the management of LAWMA expressed its commitment to workers’ welfare. The management stressed that it oversees…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, who emerged as the best graduating students of the University of Lagos during its 55th convocation, as the state’s education ambassadors. The governor also presented them with cheques of N10m each in recognition of their academic excellence. Receiving them at his office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, the state capital, on Friday, Abiodun commended their exceptional achievement of attaining a 5.0 Grade Point Average, stating that they had not only made the state proud but also set themselves on the path of greatness. The governor said, “I want to commend…