The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration has commended the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, for the implementation of the union’s demands.

The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr. George Ebong, commended the minister during an outreach at Durumi Area 1 Internally Displaced Persons Camp.

He said despite numerous challenges for doctors in the FCT, the minister has been able to implement some of the demands, and urged the FCTA to quickly implement the outstanding issues.

Ebong said the association is committed to providing free healthcare services to IDPs as their major duty is to save lives.

“We decided to come to the IDP camp with some drugs, and that’s why we are here.

“We are grateful for every implementation of our demands. Yes, there are fewer times that are still there, but we believe that the Minister will see to that,” he told Ekwutosblog in an interview.

Recall that the FCT doctors had embarked on several strike actions to press home their demands, including improved welfare.

ARD-FCTA suspended its latest strike recently pending full implementation of outstanding demands by the FCTA.

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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