EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

NAFDAC SET TO REOPEN SEALED DRUG MARKETS IN ABIA TODAY. (PHOTO).


 NAFDAC Set to Reopen Sealed Drug Markets in Abia Today


The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) will today, February 26, lift the seal on sections of Ariaria International Market, Eziukwu Market, and Tenant Road drug markets in Abia State. These markets were previously shut down due to alleged involvement in the sale of fake and expired drugs.


However, according to government sources, any shop found guilty of such activities will remain sealed.


The decision to reopen the markets follows extensive negotiations between NAFDAC and Governor Alex Otti.


In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti emphasized that those involved in the distribution of counterfeit drugs would face strict penalties.


The statement read:


"After extensive discussions with NAFDAC at the highest level, Governor Alex Chioma Otti has secured the agency’s commitment to reopen sections of Ariaria International Market, Eziukwu Market, and Tenant Road Drug Market that have been investigated and cleared of involvement in the sale of fake, expired, or adulterated drugs."


"The reopening will be conducted by the NAFDAC Director, South-East Zone, on February 26, 2025. However, any shops found guilty of engaging in illegal drug activities will remain sealed until the culprits are brought to justice."


The Abia State Government reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward the sale of harmful substances, pledging continued collaboration with NAFDAC to rid the state of counterfeit drugs and ensure offenders face the full weight of the law.


NAFDAC has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drug markets across the country, recently seizing truckloads of fake pharmaceuticals from Aba, Onitsha in Anambra, and Idumota in Lagos. The agency has vowed to take decisive action against those involved in the trade of expired and adulterated products.

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