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Court sets date for hearing of defamation suit involving VDM and Falana
An Ikeja High Court has set February 19, 2025, for the hearing of a preliminary objection filed by Martins Otse,…
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Kwara government issues bird flu advisory after outbreak in Kano
The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued an advisory to residents following a recent outbreak of…
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Brain drain hits Nigeria’s healthcare, MDCAN reports just 6,000 medical consultants left
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) revealed that only about 6,000 medical…
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Mysterious illness in Niger: 24 hospitalized in Bida, no deaths reported
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, a strange illness broke out in Bida, Niger State, leaving 24 people hospitalized. The illness,…
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Over 14.3m Nigerians abuse drugs, says NAFDAC
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has said that about 14.3…
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UI students protest 82-day power outage at UCH, demand urgent action
Hundreds of students from the University of Ibadan (UI), Oyo State, took to the streets in a peaceful protest on…
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Doctors begin three-day strike in Abuja, shutting down hospitals over unpaid wages and conditions
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA), has launched a three-day warning strike in Abuja, effectively…
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WHO regrets U.S. decision to withdraw from organisation
Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General, World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday, said the organisation regretted the decision of the United States to…
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Ohanaeze leader urges Ikwere people to support Azuta-Mbata for Igbo unity
Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, President General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has…
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Ogun State partners with IHV to fight tuberculosis
The Ogun State Government, in partnership with the Institute of Human Virology (IHV), has pledged to intensify efforts in reducing…
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FG confirms bird flu outbreak in Kano
On Tuesday, January 14, the Federal Government confirmed an outbreak of bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza,…
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Ooni lauds appointment of Owoade as Alaafin-elect
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, has lauded the appointment of Alaafin-elect, Prince Abimbola Owoade. He also…
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Ibadan Tragedy: Court sets date for bail hearing of Ooni of Ife’s Ex-Queen Naomi, others involved in stampede
The Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has scheduled January 13, 2025, to decide on the bail requests for Naomi…
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Rethinking Resolutions: A Bold Start to 2025
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2025—the year you redefine what’s possible and begin living your envisioned life!
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Dermatologist advises against frequent sponge use while bathing
On Monday, December 30, Dr. Folakemi Cole-Adeife, a Consultant Dermatologist at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, shared important…
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WE are the Reason for the Season by Ebuka Ukoh
Do you remember those bumper stickers and signs that proudly proclaimed, "Christ is the reason for the season"? They dotted…
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Nigeria receives first shipment of mpox vaccines from US
Nigeria is set to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines today, comprising 11,200 doses donated by the United States…
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Akwa Ibom communities cry out over shortage of family planning commodities
Communities in Akwa Ibom State are sounding the alarm over the growing shortage of Family Planning (FP) commodities in rural…
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Cross River State extends maternity leave to six months to promote breastfeeding
On Thursday, December 19, the Government of Cross River State announced that it has extended the maternity leave for nursing…
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Nigeria’s immunisation efforts hindered by delayed budget releases, experts warn
On Wednesday, December 18, health advocates raised alarm about the ongoing delays in releasing funds for Nigeria’s immunisation programmes, which…
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APSMAN President urges Nigeria to create a regulatory board for aesthetic medicine
Medical aestheticians in Nigeria are calling on the Federal Government to establish a regulatory board for aesthetic medicine to ensure…
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Lagos medical university to boost production of healthcare professionals – Abayomi
On Saturday, December 14, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, shared exciting plans for the Lagos University of Medicine…
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19.2 million Nigerians now have health insurance – Official
On Monday, December 16, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) revealed that 19.2 million Nigerians are now enrolled in health…
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Centre donates machine to FCTA to fight cervical cancer and improve women’s health
On Monday, December 16, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) took an important step in the fight against cervical cancer…
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Lagos signs organ transplantation bill, 4 others
The Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, says the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation…
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Emir Sanusi advises daughters to retaliate if their husbands slap them
On Monday, December 9, the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, shared his strong stance on domestic violence, revealing that…
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Tragic: Taraba Governor’s sister dies from gunshot wounds after attack in Kente village
On Sunday, December 8, Atsi Kefas, the younger sister of Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku, tragically passed away from gunshot…
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FG dismisses COVID-19 variant claims, reassures Nigerians
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has dismissed reports of the presence of the COVID-19 variant known as…
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Ebonyi government unveils health plans, confirms 48 lassa fever cases in 2024
The Ebonyi State Government has announced ambitious plans to improve healthcare access and tackle disease outbreaks, including the establishment of…
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Anambra records 3,138 new HIV cases in 10 months
The Anambra State Aids Control Agency, ANSACA, says no fewer than 3,138 tested positive out of 257,953 individuals tested for…
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Governor Adeleke celebrates the potential of persons with disabilities on World Disabilities Day
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State emphasized that persons with disabilities (PWDs) have the ability…
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Davido celebrates Belgium’s move to legalize health insurance for sex workers
Nigerian music superstar Davido has expressed his excitement over Belgium’s historic decision to legalize health insurance for sex workers, making…
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Nigeria’s preterm babies face struggle for survival as medical costs soar
Shakira Abubakar, a resident of Ogijo, a border town between Lagos and Ogun states, was thrilled when she found out…
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Nigeria plans bold action to fight malaria and antimicrobial resistance – Muhammad Pate
On Sunday, December 3, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, shared exciting new plans to tackle…
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NAFDAC rejects Lagos claim about sachet water destruction video
On Sunday, December 3, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) responded to a viral video…
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Lagos celebrates big milestone in HIV treatment for over 120,000 residents
On Tuesday, December 3, the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) shared exciting news: over 120,000 people in Lagos are…
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Niger enrolls 1,000 out-of-school children in health insurance scheme
On Friday, November 22, the Niger State government took a big step in helping out-of-school children by enrolling 1,000 young…
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Africa’s Abuja Declaration: The urgent call for healthcare reform and why it matters now
In 2001, leaders from 53 African countries met in Abuja, Nigeria, and made a big promise: they would spend at…
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Residents of Gwarinpa lament unfinished General Hospital, 10 years after construction began
Residents of Gwarinpa, a large community in Abuja, are expressing frustration over the prolonged construction of the Gwarinpa General Hospital,…
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Borno introduces new salary structure for doctors to strengthen healthcare system
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, announced a major policy change on Thursday, November 21, declaring that starting December 1, medical…
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