A cargo aircraft operated by Allied Air has crash-landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA) after one of its landing gears failed, TheCable understands.

The aircraft with registration number 5N-JRT crash-landed on Wednesday at about 10:00am and had six crew members on board.

“Fortunately, no casualties were recorded,” a source privy to the incident said.

“The crew members were promptly evacuated and are currently undergoing medical assessments at the 063 Nigerian Air Force (NAF) medical unit.

“Emergency responders acted swiftly to secure the crash site, cordoning off the area under the supervision of the Military Airport Commandant (MAC) and other relevant agencies.”

The insider said the airport’s runway has been temporarily closed and that has led to delays of inbound and outbound flights.

Efforts are now under way by airport authorities, including the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), to remove the aircraft and inspect the runway for potential damage, it was learnt.

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has announced a recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules.

The affected batch, with lot number 4C639001, was manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd.

This was made known in a statement shared by the Agency on X(formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

According to NAFDAC, the recall follows reports of serious adverse drug reactions associated with this batch. According to Eco-med Pharma Ltd, a hospital reported three cases of severe reactions in patients who were administered capsules from this batch.

The statement said, “NAFDAC is notifying the public of the recall of one batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg Capsules, manufactured by Eco-med Pharma Ltd and marketed by DevineKings Pharmaceutical Ltd, with lot number 4C639001.

“This batch is recalled following reports of serious adverse drug reactions.

“According to Ecomed Pharma Ltd, reports of serious adverse drug reactions were received from a hospital that reported three cases of serious adverse drug reactions from patients administered with the batch of Deekins Amoxycillin 500mg capsule.

“Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic indicated for treating bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

NAFDAC also advised healthcare professionals and consumers to immediately stop using the affected batch and to report any suspicious cases of substandard or falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office.

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of substandard and falsified medicines to the nearest NAFDAC office, call 0800-162-3322 or send an email to sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng

The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).

The unions include the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU).

Oloruntoba Odumosu, Secretary of NANNM, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), insisted that the strike would hold following the expiration of an ultimatum issued by the unions.

Odumosu disclosed that a meeting of the union leaders with state government officials on Dec. 9 also ended in an impasse.

“The government officials couldn’t give us a clear timeline for implementing our demands, and there’s no governor’s approval for the payment.

“We reported the feedback to the Congress, which was ongoing at our secretariat, and it unanimously voted ‘No,’ insisting on proceeding with the strike,” he said.

He complained that the matter had lingered for long, despite numerous attempts by the unions to resolve it amicably.

“However, it has become clear that the government does not accord the issue the seriousness it deserves.

“Engagement on Dec. 2 with the Ministry of Establishments and Training further reinforced our concerns as the meeting failed to provide clarity on the computation method for the adjustment.

“This is particularly concerning given that Lagos State does not operate the full CONHESS structure, nor did it yield a definite timeline for payment.

“This is especially disheartening as adjustments have already been implemented for doctors since October 2024.

“This approach, which prioritises some segments of the health workforce while neglecting others, is divisive and undermines the collective morale of health professionals in the state,” he said.

Odumosu regretted that the government appears ‘indifferent’ to addressing their legitimate demands in spite of the critical roles played by members of the unions in ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare to Lagos residents.

“The handling of this matter has left us with no other choice but to resort to this warning strike, spanning from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13.

“It is aimed at pressing home our demands for the full implementation of the CONHESS adjustment for all eligible health workers in Lagos state,” he said.

Similarly, Kamaldeen Kabiawu, State Secretary, NUAHP, decried the delayed implementation of the 25 per cent CONHESS adjustment, especially after the government approved a 35 per cent CONMESS adjustment for doctors in October 2024.

NAN reports that the strike will affect all state-owned health facilities—Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), general hospitals, and primary health centres (PHCs).

Members of the unions include nurses, midwives, pharmacists, physiotherapists, dieticians, medical laboratory scientists, optometrists, and radiographers.

Others are dental therapists, medical physicists, health information managers, clinical psychologists, and medical social workers. (NAN)