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NAFDAC Seals Off Warehouse In Calabar

Published

9 years ago

May 2, 2016

The National Agency For
Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed off a warehouse in Calabar, Cross River State capital.
A press release signed by the Agency’s public Relations Officer, South South zone, Mr, Cyril Monye and made available to The Tide in Port Harcourt, said that the affected warehouse was used to store fake food seasoning product (Benny Food Seasoning) worth five million naira.
The NAFDAC coordinator in Cross River State, Isaac Kolawole said that the sealing off of the warehouse followed a complaint by the manufacturer of the product (Benny Foods) about a fake brand of their product being circulated in the market.
We swung into action and our investigations led us to a warehouse where the products were stored and were eventually put on hold.
He said that attempt to arrest the culprit failed as he abandoned the product and disappeared.
Meanwhile, the agency has arrested a middle-aged man who specialised in cloning drug products.
According to the release, the man was also found with cloned Boscomark product a muscle relaxer, aldomet tramadol, amongst others.
Mr. Kolawale who spoke to newsmen on the activities of NAFDAC in the State, said that the agency was also enforcing the renewal of licences of bakeries to meet with good manufacturing practice (GMP), warning that any bakery that failed to comply would be sanctioned or shut down.
According to him, “from Sunday 2015, till now over 170 sanctions and administrative fines have been meted out to companies and establishments including sachets water factories for violating NAFDAC standard,” he said.
He used the occasion to commend NAFDAC Community Development Service (CDS) group members who have been campaigning and sensitising the public on the activities of NADAC.
The state coordinator who blamed the smuggling of spurious products from Cameroon into the country, on the absence of NAFDAC at border post, however said that the office was working closely with sister agencies such as the State Security Service (SSS) Customs, NDLEA and others to check the trend.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.