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Blessing CEO shares stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Popular Nigerian social media personality and relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, widely known as Blessing CEO, has shocked her fans by…
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World Bank team visits NEMA for disaster plan
A high-level delegation from the World Bank has visited the headquarters of the National Emergency Management Agency in Abuja
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Nigeria receives long-acting injectable Lenacapavir to strengthen HIV prevention efforts
The National AIDS, Viral Hepatitis and STIs Control Programme (NASCP), an agency of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
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Obesity drug could cost $3 monthly
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that advanced anti-obesity treatments could be manufactured and sold for as little as 3…
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NAFDAC discontinues multi-dose artemether/lumefantrine oral suspension
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has reminded Nigerians that multi-dose artemether/lumefantrine dry powder for oral…
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Authorities begin probe into Adichie son’s death
Security agencies and medical investigators have officially opened a case to look into the tragic passing of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
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Ogun conducts health audit over lead poisoning fears
The Ogun State government has initiated a comprehensive health screening for over 500 residents following concerns about lead poisoning
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Lassa Fever kills two health workers in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has issued a stern warning following the tragic death of two dedicated health workers.
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Taraba records 15 deaths in worst Lassa fever outbreak in 14 years
Taraba State is grappling with its most widespread Lassa fever outbreak in over a decade, with at least 15 deaths…
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Reclaiming Valentine’s Day: Beneath the Roses, Chocolates, and Social Media Pressure by Mercy Emmanuel
For some, it conjures images of romantic dinners, grand gestures, and overflowing bouquets. For others, it’s a stark reminder of singlehood,…
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NAFDAC uncovers death warehouses in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sent shockwaves through the Lagos business community after uncovering…
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Snakebite tragedy: Senate orders mandatory stocking of antidote in hospitals nationwide
The Senate on Tuesday moved to close what it described as deadly gaps in Nigeria’s emergency healthcare system, calling for…
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Federal Hospital Jabi speaks out on Abuja singer Nanyah’s death, denies claims anti-venom was unavailable
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has issued a formal clarification following widespread public discussion surrounding the death of Abuja-based…
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Ten African nations Nigerians can visit visa-free
The dream of seamless travel across the African continent is becoming a reality for many Nigerian citizens as several nations…
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JOHESU workers reveal why Lagos strike persists
The industrial crisis in the Lagos State health sector has entered its third month with no immediate resolution in sight,…
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FG pledges sustained support for ethical health research
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the advancement of ethical health research across the country…
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Kano to deploy health fellows to strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak response
Mahmud Tajo Sani Gaya, Executive Chairman of Gaya Local Government and ALGON representative on healthcare in Kano State, has said…
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NAFDAC achieves global pharmaceutical milestone
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has achieved a historic feat by securing full membership…
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Report highlights imminent death risk for 96,000 children due to malnutrition
A recent study by the international non-governmental organization Save the Children International has raised significant alarm over a looming humanitarian…
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Steep 55% drop in condom use alarms health agencies
A new report from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has revealed a massive decline in condom usage…
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FG warns foreign-trained doctors to uphold ethics or face sanctions
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to 348 newly inducted foreign-trained medical and dental graduates, urging them to…
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Massive NDLEA raids yield multi-state drug seizures,capture of wanted baron ‘Chisco Bee’”
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 11,135 kilograms of processed skunk in Orita-Apeje, Araromi-Okeodo forest…
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Tobacco industry influence on Nigeria’s public health worsens, CAPPA report reveals
Nigeria’s fight against tobacco-related harm has suffered a setback, with the newly released 2025 Nigeria Tobacco Industry Interference (TII) Index…
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Tinubu pledges health sector reform, transfers akure teaching hospital to federal university
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector into a globally competitive system.
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WHO celebrates Africa’s major progress in ending polio on World Polio Day 2025
As the world marks World Polio Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Africa’s exceptional progress toward eliminating…
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NCDC confirms 13 new Lassa fever cases in Ondo, Edo states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever in Nigeria within…
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Zic Saloma reveals why he underwent nose surgery to boost confidence
Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker Zic Saloma has revealed that his decision to undergo cosmetic surgery stemmed from years…
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NMA panel tells court Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment not life-threatening
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) panel constituted by its president has informed the Federal High Court in Abuja that the…
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Evangelist Uma Ukpai dies at 80, family announces
The Nigerian Christian community and millions of admirers around the world are mourning the passing of Reverend Dr. Uma Ukpai,…
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Experts urge FG to tackle rising burden of non-communicable diseases
Health professionals from Nigeria and abroad have urged the Federal Government to establish a coordinated national strategy to combat the…
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Police parade 12 suspects in killing of ARISE news journalist, security guard
The Nigeria Police Force has paraded 12 suspects linked to the armed robbery and killing of ARISE News journalist, Somtochukwu…
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Nigeria, UNICEF team up to train WASH officers to tackle cholera outbreaks
To strengthen its fight against recurrent cholera outbreaks, the Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with UNICEF, has trained Water,…
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NPHCDA launches integrated vaccine campaign to protect children nationwide
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has launched its Integrated Vaccine Campaign at Aleyita Primary Health Centre and…
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Editors guild urges probe into killing of Arise reporter
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the killing of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a reporter with Arise News, who…
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Makinde presents staff of office to 44th Olubadan of Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff and certificate of office to Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja,…
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Drug Tariffs Would Create ‘Worst Of All Worlds’—Europe Pharma Group
A European pharmaceutical industry group warned Friday that tariffs on medicines “would create the worst of all worlds”, after US…
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Wike approves demands of striking FCT resident doctors
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved all pending demands of resident doctors in Abuja, paving…
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Catholic bishops call for regulation of IVF clinics in Nigeria
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) is urging the Federal Government to regulate fertility clinics across the country, warning…
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Gov. Umo Eno declares state of emergency in Akwa Ibom health sector
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has declared a state of emergency in the health sector to accelerate reforms…
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Niger State steps up response as diphtheria claims 10 children
The Niger State government is ramping up efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak in Bida Local Government Area, which has…
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