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Recent enforcement actions by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control in Lagos and Aba uncovered illegal alcoholic and energy drinks, as well as fake packaging worth over ₦200 million, highlighting a growing threat to Nigerian consumers.
A wave of methanol poisoning in Ondo State has left 48 people dead and 182 seriously ill after consumption of locally produced alcoholic and herbal beverages. The tragedy highlights the hidden dangers in many everyday drinks and urges Nigerians to scrutinise labels and sources.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control uncovered a fake beverage production unit at Zamfara Plaza, BBA Trade Fair Complex on the Badagry Expressway in Ojo, Lagos State, arresting two suspects and confiscating equipment used for illicit drink manufacturing.
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, together with Médecins Sans Frontières, has begun a house‑to‑house search for suspected diphtheria cases in Gusau LGA. The operation seeks early detection, rapid referral and prevention of further spread, while providing free treatment at designated centres.