#FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest: NYCN Warns against Breakdown of Law, Order

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Alex Enumah in Abuja

The Interim Management Committee of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has warned against the breakdown of law and order in the planned ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now’ protest slated for Monday in Abuja.

The Chairman of the ‎Interim Management Committee, NYCN, Buhari Shehu, in a statement, urged youths to exercise restraint and stay out of trouble during the protest organized by the publisher of SaharaReporters, Mr Omoyele Sowore.

Shehu said that the appeal by the youth organization was as a result of the information that the Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigerian Police Force, has obtained an order of the Federal High Court in Abuja, restraining the organizers of the protest from carrying out its proposed action.

‎”Furthermore, the US Embassy in Abuja has issued a warning to US nationals in Nigeria, advising them to avoid the planned protest. We cite this as a precautionary measure to emphasize the potential risks associated with the planned protest.

‎”In light of this development, we urge all Nigerian youths to exercise restraint and stay out of trouble. We are concerned that the planned protest may lead to a breakdown of law and order, which could put lives and property at risk.

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‎”We implore all Nigerian youths to prioritize peace, stability and national security. We urge you to explore alternative and lawful means of expressing your grievances and demands,” the statement read in part.

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The chairman assured the youths of NYCN’s commitment in promoting their welfare, peace and development in Nigeria, adding that the group would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to address the challenges facing the youth and the country.

“We have no other country and place to live than Nigeria and we all must come together to safeguard our dear nation,” he said.

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Abuja division of the Federal High Court, had restrained Sowore and others from protesting in some areas in Abuja, including the Aso Rock Villa, on Monday, for the release of detained agitator of Biafra nation, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.

The protesters were also barred from any where close to the villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari Way, pending the hearing of a motion on notice.

The restraining order against the protesters was issued following an ex-parte application brought and argued by Wisdom Madaki, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FRN).

“The respondents are hereby restrained in the interim from protesting in the following Areas; Aso Rock Villa, or anywhere close to Villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and on Shehu Shagari way pending the hearing of the motion on notice.

“The court hereby abridged time within which the respondents will respond to the application on notice to cause this ex-parte order be set aside on Monday, the October 20, 2025 at 9.00am.

“The order of this court together with the motion on notice be served on the respondents today, Friday, October 17, 2025,” the judge ordered.

In the ex-parte motion, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/2202/2025, the police, on behalf of FRN, sued five respondents.

They are Omoyele Sowore, Sahara Reporters Ltd, Sahara Reporters’ Media Foundation, Take It Back Movement (TIB), for the Transformation of Nigeria Or Any Form of Organisation or Any Other Person(s) Acting Either Express or Implied Instruction or Any Other Organisation or Group With the Like Intention; and Unknown Persons as first to fifth respondents respectively.

The motion dated and filed on October 16 sought one relief.

“An order of this honourable court restraining or ban protesters from protesting in the following areas, Aso Rock Villa or anywhere close to Villa, National Assembly, Force Headquarters, Court of Appeal, Eagle Square and Shehu Shagari way.

Sowore had planned to organise the protest for the release of Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Sowore, the 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), had begun mobilisation for what he called a planned peaceful protest against the detention of Kanu.

However, there have also been ongoing calls for political solution to Kanu’s trial who is facing alleged terrorism offence at the Federal High Court before Justice James Omotosho.

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Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy Inducts 14 New Fellows

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Fourteen pharmacists were inducted as Fellows at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Academy of Pharmacy (NAPHARM) during the week at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, amid a valedictory in honour of Pharm Chief Oludolapo Akinkugbe, an icon of the field, notable manufacturer, and entrepreneur.

NAPHARM also honoured four honorary fellows and gave Lifetime Achievement Awards to three others.

Akinkugbe was the esteemed founding President of the Academy of Pharmacy and a towering figure whose vision, mentorship, and integrity influenced generations of pharmacists and national leaders.

Speaking at the Valedictory Session, Prof. Lere Baale, President and Chairman of the Governing Council of NAPHARM, described Chief Akinkugbe as “a pharmacist, leader, and statesman whose life exemplified grace, discipline, and visionary service to humanity.”

Fellows and dignitaries paid sincere tributes to Chief Akinkugbe’s legacy of excellence, enduring influence on healthcare systems, and lifelong commitment to professionalism, ethics, and nation-building.

Chief Oludolapo Ibukun Akinkugbe (CFR, CON) was a distinguished Nigerian pharmacist, pioneering entrepreneur, and influential corporate leader. He passed away peacefully on 22 September 2025, at the age of 97. A devoted family man, Chief Akinkugbe passed on 11 days after his wife of 70 years. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren survive him.

He played key founding roles in Palm Chemists Ltd, Spectrum Books Ltd, and Vitalink Pharmaceutical Industries, among others. His corporate footprint spanned banking, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and publishing.

He held leadership roles in numerous major corporations, including as Chairman of West African Portland Cement Company, Procter & Gamble Nigeria Plc, and Beecham (now GlaxoSmithKline Nigeria). He also served as a Director of Barclays Bank Nigeria (now Union Bank), Nigerian Tobacco Company, Fan Milk, and IBTC Chartered Bank Plc. This extensive influence earned him the enduring nickname, “Chairman of Chairmen”.

He began his career at the Lagos General Hospital and later worked at the Central Medical Stores. At just 22 years old, he was persuaded to become the General Secretary of the Nigerian Union of Pharmacists (NUP), where he successfully advocated for better pay and conditions for pharmacists nationally. After the NUP was dissolved, he joined the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), eventually becoming its fourth President. His leadership earned him a position on the Council and Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association.

The 14 new Distinguished Fellows include Pharm. Dr Samuel Oluwaoromipin Adekola, Pharm. Yedunni Abimbola Adenuga; Pharm. Dr Adenike Olubisi Adenuga; Pharm. Dr Victor Gbenga Afolabi, Pharm. Prof. Ezekiel Olugbenga Akinkunmi, Pharm. Dr Umoru Barde Ali, Pharm. Prof. Olufunsho Awodele, Pharm. Jaiyeola Adetunji Doherty; Pharm. Dr Monica Hemben Eimunjeze, Pharm. Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim; Pharm. Dr Thomas Omotayo Ilupeju, Pharm. Dr Wilson Ishima, Pharm. Steve Azubuike Okoronko, and Pharm. (Mrs.) Olayinka Folashade Oredola.

Four Honorary Fellows include Pharm Elder Ebenezer Adeleke, Pharm Alfred Oladeji Osinoiki, Chief Varkey Verghese MFR, and Alhaji Sayyid Atana.

The three Lifetime Achievements Awardees were Pharm Prof Gabriel Osuide, Pharm Asiwaju Theophilous Adebowale Omotosho, and Dr Fidelis Ayebae.

NAPHARM reaffirmed its leadership in shaping the future of healthcare and national development during the events, when Mr Wale Oyedeji, Group Managing Director of First HoldCo Plc, led a discussion on the timely and transformative theme “Pharmaceutical Innovation as a Catalyst for National Development”.

The series of events united renowned leaders, professionals, policymakers, and scholars from across Nigeria and the international pharmaceutical community to explore how innovation in pharmacy and healthcare can foster economic diversification, generate jobs, and further national development.

In his address, Mr Oyedeji underscored the critical role of research, local manufacturing, digital health, and investment in building a resilient pharmaceutical value chain that supports Nigeria’s industrial and health security goals.

He emphasised that “pharmaceutical innovation is not only about developing new drugs but also about creating an ecosystem that supports knowledge, entrepreneurship, and collaboration across public and private sectors.”

Oyedeji called on government, academia, investors, and practitioners to align strategies to harness Nigeria’s demographic advantage and intellectual capital for sustainable development.

The two-day events held on 15 and 16 October 2025 at the Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba.

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NALDA’s Greenhouse Project to Boost Vegetable Availability, Jobs Creation

James Emejo in Abuja

Executive-Secretary, National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Adebayo, has disclosed that its greenhouse project will make vegetables available, and closer to Nigerians all year.
Addressing journalists during a tour to one of the authority’s Greenhouse projects, located at the Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), he said, “We have realised that one of the major problems we have is vegetable availability — vegetable oil and fresh produce”.
The facilities are large, temperature-controlled, fully high-tech platforms, replicated across the country.
The project includes a packing house to clean and package produce, and a cold storage attached to the packing house, which is fully solar-powered.
The Abuja project include 20 units of the normal net greenhouses with one nursery as well as 30 units with a nursery in Shagamu Ogun State.
He said the greenhouse initiative currently under construction is expected to be fully operational across the country by January 2026 while the Abuja facility is expected to be commissioned by December.
The greenhouse project is one of the Innovations spearheaded by Adebayo on assumption of office – to bring vegetables closer to the people, and to cut wastage occasioned by storage deficits.
He said, “Strategically, we placed one in Giri because we understand that the Abuja market is one of the biggest markets for this. In Lagos, we put one in Shagamu. Across Lagos and Shagamu, there’s a cluster.
“We’re also supporting other greenhouse owners around Shagamu and Epe areas to increase their capacity. Most of these facilities will not be run by NALDA; they’ll be handed over to young people who understand how to manage them.
“For instance, two net houses can be attached to one youth, and the next two to another person, so, they all thrive within this area. Off-takers will come and collect what they produce.”
He said, “The third layer of all this is open-field vegetable farming. We decided to do a minimum of 10 hectares per federal constituency. This will make regular pepper, vegetables, and grains available and affordable.
“That initiative is mainly in support of women, while the greenhouse projects are targeted at the youth. For every 10 hectares, which is quite large in horticulture, we’re providing land clearing.
“We’ve already picked 16 locations — from Cross River to Kwara, to Taraba, to Plateau — where we’re rolling out this open-field initiative. Land clearing is ongoing. We’ll provide irrigation, packing houses, and cold storage for the women.”
The NALDA boss said he believed the three-layered approach will help to “solve a lot of the vegetable availability issues”.
He said, “Government is not in the business of doing business, but in the business of creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
“Our role will be to monitor their activities and ensure best practices. We have a lot of youth who are not engaged.
“These are the kinds of initiatives that can engage them. A youth managing two of these houses could thrive. Normally, they wouldn’t have the resources to do this, but government has put it forward and said, come and thrive, come and do your business.
“Over time, they may pay back, but it’s not a loan with high interest or pressure.
“At NALDA, we believe that if we solve infrastructure problems for farmers, we’ve solved most of their challenges.
“The new NALDA doesn’t believe in gifts of inputs. If farmers have the infrastructure they need — subsidised — then financing inputs becomes easy.”
Continuing, he said, “In developed countries, input financing is fast. So, our focus at NALDA is to subsidise infrastructure — which is the costliest part.”

Gatefield Summit to Define New Agenda for Resilient Health Future Amid Funding Gaps
James Emejo in Abuja

Stakeholders at the 2025 Gatefield Health Summit will seek to define a new agenda for resilient health futures amid poor funding and investment gaps in the sector, the organisers have said.
Billed to commence from October 22–23, the summit will convene global and regional leaders who will chart a new course to avert health emergencies.
According to Gatefield, leaders from the World Bank,
Policy Innovation Center, and the South African Medical Research Council, as well as the International Diabetes Federation, Pathfinder International, and Society for Family Health have all been confirmed to speak at the August event in Abuja.
The summit conveners noted that across Africa, warning signs are clear that one in three adults has high blood pressure, while one in three people can obtain antibiotics without a prescription.
They pointed out that when antibiotics fail, even simple infections can turn deadly, adding that the erosion of basic health protections threatens to reverse decades of progress in life expectancy, economic growth, and stability.
However, Public Health Lead at Gatefield, Omei Bongos, said, “But the path forward is also clear. Health resilience begins with systems that anticipate shocks–whether pandemics, drug resistance, or financial strain–and protect the most vulnerable.
“It demands stronger domestic financing, data-driven governance, and innovation in community- and at-home care.”
Also, Advocacy Lead at Gatefield, Shirley Ewang, said, “The Gatefield Health Summit 2025 will convene policymakers, researchers, and private sector leaders to redefine resilience across Africa. From food and funding to women’s health and medicines, the agenda recognizes the shared truth that health systems must be built to endure.”
According to Gatefield, across Africa, health systems are under unprecedented pressure. From West to Southern Africa, rising chronic diseases, drug-resistant infections, and underfunded mental and women’s health services threaten millions of lives.
In particular, Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a defining moment for health resilience. Fewer than eight per cent of people across the region have health insurance, even as the burden of chronic diseases rises faster here than anywhere else in the world.
Also, nearly one in four African lives is cut short by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
Drug-resistant infections now kill more Africans than HIV/AIDS or malaria, signaling a new era of global health insecurity.
It said if unchecked, antimicrobial resistance could claim 10 million lives annually by 2050, surpassing cancer as the world’s leading cause of death.
The organisers also noted that behind these numbers lies a deeper crisis of access, equity, and investment.
“Africa carries 25 per cent of the world’s disease burden but receives only three per cent of global health spending.
“Each year, 150 million Africans face catastrophic health expenses that push families into poverty, underscoring the fragility of financing systems.
“Women’s health and mental health remain critically under-resourced. Half of African women of reproductive age are anaemic, and many still face uneven access to contraceptives, maternal care, and HIV prevention.
“Meanwhile, 116 million Africans live with mental health conditions, yet less than two per cent of global health funding targets this crisis.”

James Emejo in Abuja Executive-Secretary, National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), Mr. Cornelius Adebayo, has disclosed that its greenhouse project will make vegetables available, and closer to Nigerians all year.Addressing

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