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Fire razes popular pharmacy, other shops in Taraba

TheNigerian — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:06:18 +0000

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of January 1, 2026, also razed several other shops housed in the same building along Hamaruwa Way.
The fire, which reportedly started in the early hours of Thursday, engulfed the entire structure, reducing the building and its contents to rubble.

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of the inferno had not been ascertained.
Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly, leaving no opportunity to salvage drugs or other medical items from the pharmaceutical store.

A staff member of Moore Pharmaceutical Store, who spoke with our reporter, confirmed that nothing was recovered from the premises, noting that the entire structure was completely razed..
The staff member added that “not even a needle was recovered” from the store at the time of filing this report.
Although no casualties were recorded, other affected shop owners described the incident as devastating. Some of them appealed to the Taraba State Government, as well as well-meaning individuals and organizations, to urgently come to their aid with support that would enable them rebuild their businesses.

Several shop owners disclosed that they had taken loans to stock their shops, adding that government intervention would go a long way in preventing severe hardship.
An eyewitness also alleged that efforts to reach out to firefighters during the incident were unsuccessful, claiming that the fire service failed to respond promptly to distress calls.
Residents of the area described the incident as a major loss to the community, especially as the pharmacy served as a key source of essential medicines for people living in and around the area.

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Motorcyclist Dies, Others Injured As Vehicle Rams Into Pharmacy In Oyo

TheNigerian — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:33:37 +0000

An unidentified motorcyclist popularly known as okada rider has reportedly died when an overspeeding black Mercedes saloon car rammed into a pharmaceutical store in Ibadan, Oyo State capital.

The accident occurred around 2 pm on Saturday at Osuntokun Junction, opposite Zenith Bank at Bodija area of Ibadan.

The pharmacy which the car rammed into was destroyed while two other customers’ vehicles parked in front of it were also damaged.

An eyewitness said, “An overspeeding black Mercedes saloon car coming from Osuntokun Avenue crossed the main Bodija-UI Road and went headlong into the pharmacy near Grandex stores, instantly killing an okada rider who was dropping off his passenger at the pharmacy.

“The driver of the Mercedes was severely injured and has been rushed to University College Hospital (UCH).”

The eyewitness added that the body of the motorcyclist was retrieved from inside the shop and also taken to the UCH morgue.

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NAFDAC seals Abuja pharmacy, arrests two over sale of expired drugs

TheNigerian — Sat, 18 Jan 2025 15:09:20 +0000

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has shut down a pharmacy on Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.

This was made known in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.

The action followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen, prompting an enforcement operation by NAFDAC officials. During the raid, the team discovered expired products valued at over seven million naira, including “H-Pylori” test kits, which pose serious risks to public health.

The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were arrested for questioning as part of the investigation.

The statement reads, “NAFDAC has sealed off a pharmacy located at Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 – Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs.

“Acting on a tip-off from a concerned citizen, NAFDAC’s enforcement team uncovered several expired items worth over seven million naira, including expired “H-Pylori” test kits, which posed significant risks to public health.

“Despite attempts by the pharmacy staff to obstruct the operation, the enforcement team successfully confiscated the expired products and secured the premises.

“The pharmacy’s Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist were arrested for further questioning, while stringent sanctions will be imposed as a deterrent to unethical practices.

“NAFDAC urges the public to remain vigilant when purchasing regulated products and report suspicious activities to the nearest NAFDAC office.”

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