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Lagos Court Sentences Two Fake Alcohol Dealers to 40 Years

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8 months ago

March 3, 2026

Two men convicted of producing and selling fake alcoholic beverages in Lagos State have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison, following a NAFDAC-led investigation

The Federal High Court in Lagos State has sentenced two men to a combined 40 years in prison for producing and distributing fake alcoholic beverages.

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The convicts, Otuorimuno Nelson Aziakpono (58) and Ikegwuonu Davidson Ikechukwu (28), were found guilty of producing, possessing, selling, and distributing adulterated and unregistered alcoholic drinks.

According to NAFDAC, the conviction followed an enforcement operation on December 3, 2025, at Kojo Street, Ijanikin, and Vespa Market, Lagos, where authorities uncovered large quantities of counterfeit products.

Recovered items included fake versions of popular brands such as Hennessy, Jameson Irish Whiskey, William Lawson’s, and Gordon’s Gin.

“These beverages were dangerous, misleadingly packaged, and unfit for consumption,” NAFDAC stated.

The suspects were charged on eight counts, covering the manufacture, possession, and distribution of unwholesome products, in violation of Nigerian laws.

NAFDAC emphasized its ongoing commitment to public safety and urged citizens to report suspicious products.

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“Adulterated alcoholic beverages pose serious health risks. We will continue to intensify enforcement actions across the country,” the agency warned.

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Five Students Killed in Crash Involving GUO Logistics Truck on Ijebu-Epe Road

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3 days ago

October 30, 2026

Mariam Balogun

Five students travelling from Gombe State to Lagos in search of Industrial Training (IT) placements have been killed in a road crash involving a GUO Logistics truck along the Ijebu-Epe Road.

The incident occurred on Wednesday when the truck allegedly veered from its lane and collided with a bus travelling in the opposite direction.

The deceased were identified as Isiyaku Sa’idu, Maigana Mohammed (also known as Abbati), Anas Abubakar (the driver), Zaiyanu Bajoga and Abubakar Ibrahim.

In a statement, the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, described the deaths as a devastating loss of young Nigerians seeking opportunities to complete their training.

Afeez raised concerns over the alleged conduct of GUO Logistics representatives at the scene, claiming that some appeared more focused on protecting the company’s image than assisting the victims. He alleged that one staff member attempted to remove the company’s name from the truck.

He also stated that, as of the time of his statement, there had been no confirmation that GUO Logistics had contacted the families of the deceased or adequately addressed the medical needs of injured victims still receiving treatment.

NANS called for a thorough investigation into the crash and demanded accountability from the company.