The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued a public alert on the growing circulation of substandard and unregistered edible oils across markets in Nigeria.

In a notice released on X on Tuesday, tagged ‘Public Alert No. 039/2025’, the agency warned that an influx of unsafe and illegally imported oils is spreading nationwide.

According to NAFDAC, the alert follows a report from Lebruni Agro Limited — a registered local producer of hygienically processed soybean (Liorga) and palm kernel oils — which raised concerns after an internal market survey revealed several questionable brands in circulation. These brands include FINO, PUR, OKI, SUPER DELICIEX, and LA JONIC, all allegedly supported by warehousing networks that aid illegal distribution.

NAFDAC said the adulterated products, whose sources and production standards are unknown, are being smuggled into the country and sold openly under various brand names.

NAFDAC said the oils have reportedly flooded markets in cities such as Onitsha, Aba, Owerri, Warri, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Ikom, Calabar, Lagos, Kano, Kebbi, Sokoto, Maiduguri, Yola, Gombe, Bauchi, Makurdi, Lafia, and border communities like Idiroko.

The agency stressed that the products carry no traceable manufacturer details and do not have NAFDAC registration numbers, confirming they are not listed in its official database.

A former member of Jehovah’s Witness has revealed the severe consequences members face if they accept blood transfusions.

The lady, identified on X (formerly Twitter) as @carrotxbt, shared that during her time in the faith, she carried a card stating that in the event of an accident requiring a blood transfusion, she should be left to die.

She explained that the psychological impact of the group only becomes apparent after leaving.

According to her, any member who accepts a blood transfusion is not only disfellowshipped from the organization but also cut off from family, friends, and the congregation.

She added that such individuals can become outcasts and, if living with their parents, may even be thrown out of the house.

@carrotxbt further stated that members who marry Christians from other denominations face the same consequences.

Recounting her personal experience, she said:

“I carried a card all my life that stated that in case I had an accident and needed a blood transfusion, I should be left to die. Only when you leave that organization will you realize the level of psychological damage that has been done to you. The person will be disfellowshipped… everyone you used to know will not communicate with you anymore… If you live with your parents prior to the incident, after you survive, you will be thrown out of the house and disowned. The same thing happens if you marry a Christian from another denomination. This religion ruined my family. I had to run away.”

Her revelation comes as the story of a current member, Aunty Esther, who refused a blood transfusion while battling cancer, sparked widespread discussion on social media.

Jehovah’s Witnesses are a Christian religious sect originating from the Adventist movement in the late 1800s in the United States.

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A Nigerian man identified as James Eze has sought legal help after his girlfriend, whom he sponsored through nursing school, refused to marry him.

‎According to a post that was reposted by another Facebook user, Maria Ude Nwachi, Eze had a verbal argument with his girlfriend and her mother.

In the post, Maria Ude Nwachi shared that after completing nursing school she rejected the marriage and is now seeking legal assistance.

‎The post reads, “James EzeI had a verbal agreement with my girlfriend and her mom to sponsor her to nursing school, then we marry afterwards. She completed last year and now wants to reject me. What are my legal options please?”.

Meanwhile, the post has gone viral online, with netizens sharing their thoughts and opinions.

‎Beautiful Oyinye, “Osi legal option? My brother you did charity work and God go bless you”

Chukwudi Ozalla, “Take a verbal option. Just talk and express your anger and let it end there. Goodluck in your future endeavours”.

‎Naza Emmanuel, “Don’t marry her and don’t let another man marry her. If happened in my vila. The lady used her eyes to see her ears before she was set free”.

Boni Flamez, “Where is it in the law that a girl you sponsored must marry you. Toe Sha if she doesn’t marry you, just marry her”.

‎Mubeen inquired, “She force you?. As I no gree sponsor my babe now, e no pain me if she leave later. I dey invest for my future wife and not unassured lady on the present”.

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