The Rise of Fake Products in Nigeria

This is not a piece written for fun or simply for the sake of making an announcement. It is a call for awareness, a call to the government to take action, and, most importantly, a call to protect people.

It’s becoming a growing trend that fake products are becoming normal. They are being sold at the same rate as the original products at this point. From reports of fake toothpaste, fake perfume, fake soap, fake yoghurt, drinks and other consumable products, fake pads, and so on.

We need the Nigerian government to help out and put a stop to this. Where are the laws? Where is the safety? And where are the rules?

We need more awareness, but we also need action. Nigerians should not have to constantly question whether the products they are buying are genuine or whether what they are putting on or into their bodies is safe.

Until more is done, be careful and conscious of what you put on your body and what you take into it. Check the products you buy, pay attention to where you buy them from, and stay informed.

If you have a cold and want to manage the symptoms at home, there are a few simple things you can try. While there is no instant cure for the common cold, getting enough rest and staying hydrated can help your body recover.

• Honey — Adding honey to warm water or tea can help soothe a cough and irritated throat. Do not give honey to children under one year old.
• Ginger — Ginger tea or warm ginger water can be soothing when you have a cold.
• Drink plenty of fluids — Water, warm tea, soup and other fluids can help prevent dehydration.
• Rest — Getting enough sleep and taking it easy can give your body time to recover.
• Saline nasal spray — This can help ease a blocked or runny nose.
• Warm steam — Breathing in warm, moist air from a shower can temporarily help with congestion.

Reports have emerged that health concerns linked to hantavirus were investigated aboard a cruise ship after passengers reportedly showed symptoms connected to the disease.

Authorities shared that the ship would return to land while preparations for quarantine and health screenings were being arranged for passengers and crew members.

“Preparations regarding our point of arrival, quarantine and screening procedures for all guests, and the onward travel plans for all guests and affected crew are being led by organisations from several countries,” the official statement read.

Officials are continuing investigations while health teams monitor the situation closely.