EL-RUFAI’S FAMILY PROTESTS SSS DETENTION, ALLEGES TORTURE, MEDICAL NEGLECT. (PHOTOS).

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 El-Rufai’s Family Protests SSS Detention, Alleges Torture, Medical Neglect Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has continued to face controversy over his detention, as members of his family and supporters staged a protest in Abuja on Monday over his custody by the State Security Service (SSS). The demonstrators, which included Senator Lawal Adamu and close relatives of the former governor, accused security authorities of subjecting him to psychological pressure and denying him access to medical care despite existing court directives. Speaking outside the SSS facility, El-Rufai’s second wife, Asia, said the family had been living under fear due to what she described as persistent surveillance and security intimidation connected to the case. According to her, the tension increased after El-Rufai appeared before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where he was granted bail before the matter was adjourned.  She alleged that despite prior arr...

NAFDAC STRATEGISES ON ELIMINATING TRANS-FATTY ACIDS; LAUNCHES ROADMAP. (PHOTO).


 NAFDAC Strategises On Eliminating Trans-Fatty Acids; Launches Roadmap


 National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has launched the Strategy and Roadmap for Trans-Fatty Acid (TFA) Regulation in Nigeria. 

This reaffirms nigeria's commitment to safeguarding public health by eliminatinga dangerous dietary risk linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature death.

 Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, highlighted that Nigeria has already taken bold steps, including setting regulatory limits of no more than 2 grams of industrially produced trans fat per 100 grams of total fat or oil. In recognition of this effort, Nigeria was named by WHO in 2023 as one of only seven countries worldwide that have adopted best- practice TFA elimination policies. 

The newly launched roadmap outlines a phased approach focused on industry reformulation, laboratory strengthening, compliance monitoring, public education, and cross-sector collaboration. With support from partners such as Resolve to Save Lives, WHO, and other stakeholders, NAFDAC has also expanded its laboratory capacity to analyse TFAs, marking significant progress toward full implementation. 

Prof. Adeyeye called on government agencies, industry, civil society, and consumers to Work together to achieve WHO validation of Nigeria's programme: "Eliminating industrially produced trans fats is possible, achievable, and urgent. 

With this roadmap, Nigeria is determined to protect the health of its citizens and secure a food supply free from the dangers of trans-fatty acids" she affirmed.

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