According to NAFDAC, the exercise is part of its ongoing efforts to protect public health by permanently removing dangerous, falsified, and non-compliant products from circulation. A statement shared by the agency on its website and social media channels highlighted that the items destroyed included substandard medicines, counterfeit cosmetics, unsafe processed foods, and various expired goods.

These products were seized from manufacturers, importers, and distributors across the South-West region.

The destruction also included expired and damaged goods voluntarily submitted by compliant companies, non-governmental organizations, NGOs, and trade groups.

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NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, praised the strong collaboration with other enforcement agencies in the fight against counterfeit products. In particular, she highlighted the recent handover of 25 containers of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals seized by the Nigeria Customs Service for destruction.

“We commend the strong partnership with @CustomsNG, especially the recent handover of 25 containers of counterfeit and substandard pharmaceuticals, including a reefer container, for destruction,” Adeyeye said. “This is a clear demonstration of our collective commitment to protecting the health of Nigerians.”

The Director-General also acknowledged the role of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Department of State Services, Pharmacists Council of Nigeria, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in the operation, calling their involvement “crucial” in the ongoing national battle against counterfeiters.

Source: Punch

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The meeting was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola.
Speaking, Ajibola said, “We, members of the Olubadan-In-Council, have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland.

“We will forward the resolutions of our meeting to our Governor, Seyi Makinde. He will now pick a date to present a staff of Office to the new Olubadan.

“The late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, will be buried this week. So, this week is not feasible.

“He, Makinde, may decide to pick three weeks, two weeks or one week.”

Recall that the late Olubadan, Oba Olakulehin, joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025.

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On April 8, the doctors suspended a month-long strike to give the hospital management and the state government time to meet their demands.

Three months after suspending their strike, the doctors sent a letter to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Olawale Olakulehin, issuing a three-week ultimatum for the management to meet their outstanding demands.

The letter, dated July 8, and titled “Re: Notice of industrial action,” said Congress agreed to grant a grace period of three weeks, during which formal notifications will be sent to relevant stakeholders, including the Oyo State Government and the hospital management, to encourage prompt action on the unresolved issues.

“Kindly note that failure to meet the outlined demands by the 29th of July, 2025 will result in the commencement of total and indefinite industrial action. We trust in your responsiveness and look forward to swift, positive outcomes.”

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This was made known in a statement by the state Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Adeniyi Adebisi,

Adebisi explained that the Gbagi market redevelopment effort is being spearheaded in phases by the State Government, under the supervision of the ministry, in close partnership with the market leadership and representatives of zonal traders’ associations.

The commissioner said the portion of land being referred to was not an official car park but an underutilised area, prone to illegal vending and security risks.

He said following broad consultation with stakeholders, it was approved for formal stall development to promote orderliness and improve access and safety within the market environment.

Adebisi reiterated that no trader would be unjustly displaced, and the project will be executed in line with the master plan agreed upon with all key market stakeholders.

He, therefore, urged members of the public, particularly media outlets, to verify facts before spreading reports capable of inciting public unrest or misleading residents.

The commission also encouraged market leaders and traders to channel concerns or inquiries to the Market Support Desk at the ministry or reach out directly to the designated liaison officers.

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She explained that the reports from the state Flood Early Warning System indicated that the areas to the east and northeast of Ibadan city centre are likely to experience the heaviest rainfall.

According to her, “This includes parts of Lagelu Local Government Area, especially areas like Iyana Offa, Moniya and communities further east towards Osun State.

“According to the information made available by the state Flood Early Warning System, some parts of the north of Ibadan city, possibly parts of Egbeda LGA, eastern edges and areas bordering Lagelu LGA, will experience heavy rainfall today.

The administrative secretary further said areas with moderate to heavy rainfall, determined by the flood early warning system, and ascertained by Google Maps, will encompass most of Ibadan Metropolis, eastern and central parts.

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Eyewitnesses said the recycling section of the facility, which housed an accumulation of disused tyres, was affected, leading to the destruction of properties worth millions of naira.

The Chairman of the State Fire Service, Maroof Akinwande, who confirmed the incident in a statement, said the incident was reported to the agency in the early hours of the day.

He stated, “The fire incident was a result of the explosion of a running machine, which ignited nearby combustibles and set the section ablaze.

“The fire affected the recycling section and disused tyres, whilst the fire service was able to save other sections of the company from the devastating fire.”

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He described the donation as a crucial intervention amid growing security challenges.

The governor explained that the APCs were procured at significant cost, and emphasized the importance of deploying them strictly for public safety and maintaining order.

He said, “The State Government is also acquiring two surveillance aircraft to strengthen aerial monitoring across the state.”

The governor explained that the APCs were procured at significant cost, and emphasized the importance of deploying them strictly for public safety and maintaining order.

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The statement disclosed that the Oyo State Police Command, acting on actionable intelligence, has successfully dismantled a one-chance robbery gang and apprehended two suspected members.

According to the statement, the arrest followed a viral video that exposed the gang’s illicit activities in the Ibadan metropolis.

“Following the emergence of a viral video exposing the gang’s activities, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, tasked operatives of the Command’s Tactical Units to apprehend the culprits. The teams promptly activated their informant networks and launched an intensive search for the gang members.

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It was reported that the meeting focused on critical issues affecting the party in the region, especially the urgent need for the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations for Osun State.

Makinde reaffirmed the South-West Caucus’ loyalty to the PDP.

He went ahead to attack the coalition, noting that it is made up of politicians who were not able to solve Nigeria’s problems in the past.

“We reaffirm our unwavering loyalty to the PDP and commitment to the unity, stability, progress and success of the party at all levels in the zone and across the country,” he said.

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors at the age of 90.

It was reported that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne.

The demise of Oba Olakulehin, is coming barely two days after celebrating his 90th birthday.

Oba Olakulehin received the staff of office from Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on July 12, 2024, as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland.

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