…Nigeria has utilised most of the over 10 million short-shelf-life doses of COVID-19 vaccines so far supplied to it… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has began rejecting COVID-19 vaccines with short shelf life or those that cannot be delivered on time. Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this while reacting to … Read more
FG has disclosed the identities of those killed by Nnamdi Kanu in abroad. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has blamed the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, who is on trial for treason, for the murder of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late Director-General of the National Agency … Read more
There are enough poultry products in the country than to resort to frozen chicken smuggled in… The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against consuming frozen poultry products and other food items preserved with formalin. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the spokesman of NAFDAC, Abubakar Jimoh, issued the … Read more
Chike Akunyili’s son has revealed how his father was killed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Obumneme, a son of the murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili has described how his father was killed by the yet-to-be-identified persons. EKOHOTBLOG had earlier reported that Chike Akunyili, a medical doctor and widower of a late Minister of Information, Prof. Dora … Read more
NAFDAC warns Nigeria against factors responsible for cancer, advised against mixing Azo-dyes with pal oil. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has war ned Nigerians against mixing Azo-dyes with palm oil, EkoHotBlog reports. The Director-General of the agency, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, at a sensitisation in Lagos on Tuesday, said mixing … Read more
NAFDAC has alerted Nigerians on fake circulation of fake PPE. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians over the fake circulation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as the country battles against the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, … Read more
NAFDAC has given a fresh warning on the consumption of palm oil. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the consumption of foods and drugs which are harmful to their health. The NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning at a sensitization campaign … Read more
Four persons have been arrested as Lagos govt, NAFDAC shut a toxic chemical plant. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been arrested as the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have sealed off a chemical plant in the Ikorodu area of … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has announced the date for the administration of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) says it will begin the administration of the over four million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. It would be recalled that the vaccine donated … Read more
The Moderna vaccines, which were approved by NAFDAC in July, are expected to boost the country’s vaccination programme The Nigerian government, on Monday, received another tranche of COVID-19 vaccine doses. The latest tranche, 4.8 million doses of the Moderna vaccine, was donated by the US government. Representatives from UNICEF and USAID officially presented the vaccine … Read more
“They help our body to function better. There is no cure for COVID -19 yet.” As part of efforts to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against excessive consumption of onions and garlic with a view to … Read more
…although the Sputnik vaccine has not yet been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO), NAFDAC has carried out independent checks on the vaccine… The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the Moderna and Sputnik vaccines for use in Nigeria. Both vaccines received emergency approval for use in the country. … Read more
“Methanol is not an acceptable ingredient for hand sanitizers and must not be used due to its toxicity.” The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against the use of certain hand sanitisers in a bid to prevent contracting COVID-19. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, gave the warning via … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has approved Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for emergency use in Nigeria. Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is the third vaccine approved for use in Nigeria. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has approved Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine for emergency use in Nigeria, EKO … Read more
NAFDAC’s approval is coming a few months after it gave a nod for the use of the Oxford-Astrazeneca jabs. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of Pfizer COVID-19 in Nigeria. The Director-General of the agency, Mojisola Adeyeye announced this during a virtual meeting on Friday in … Read more
Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday, embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The latest development was confirmed by the vice-chairman of the union, Idzi Isua. Health workers at the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday, embarked on a seven-day … Read more
The activites of covetous mercantile traders played a huge role in the outbreak and spread of the infection National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says there’s a connection between the substances behind strange illness in Kano and terrorism. Mojisola Adeyeye, director-general of NAFDAC said the substances responsible for the epidemic were laced … Read more
The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has presented a preliminary result of clinical test it conducted of the substances that caused the recent strange illness in Kano State. NAFDAC disclosed that some of the five substances tested were poisonous. The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has presented … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called on Nigerians to ensure that the AstraZeneca vaccine administered on them has the original label. According to NAFDAC, the warning became imperative to ensure that people did not risk being vaccinated with fake AstraZeneca vaccine. The National Agency for Food and Drug … Read more
Several countries have halted the use of the AstraZeneca vaccines over fears about possible side effects like blood clotting The National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Wednesday, urged that vaccinations against COVID-19 not be halted in Nigeria despite fears over the side effects of the jabs. Director-General of the agency, Mojisola … Read more