Health
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Taiwo Hassan to be buried today, Monday, in Ilaro, Ogun
Nollywood actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, will be buried in his hometown, Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday, following…
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Redeemer’s Health Village unveils robotic surgery service to advance healthcare
By Kemi Akintokun Lagos, Aug. 23, 2026 The Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), a faith-based health facility, has unveiled a…
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Imo records first successful robotic-assisted surgery East of the Niger
Imo State has recorded a major milestone in healthcare delivery with the successful completion of its first robotic-assisted surgery at…
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Imo Specialist Hospital, Owerri ready for first robotic surgery, Friday …Uzodimma steers State into medical history
History beckons tomorrow, Friday, August 21, 2026, in Owerri, the Imo State capital, as her Specialist Hospital will carry out…
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Cholera spreading across borders in West, Central Africa – UNICEF
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Aug. 13, 2026 The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says cholera is spreading rapidly across…
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WHO voices concern over Trump’s executive order on vaccines
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani New York, Aug. 13, 2026 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has voiced concern over U.S. President…
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Customs intercepts rifles, cannabis snacks at TinCan
From Left to right, Comptroller General of Customs , (CGC) Bashir Adeniyi; the Customs Area Controller, Tincan Island Customs…
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NiDCOM congratulates Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon on U.S. Medical Director appointment
Abuja, Aug. 6, 2026 Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has congratulated Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon,…
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Peter Obi to Methodist Church: Pray to God to touch politicians, leaders’ hearts to use public resources for public good; Donates another N10m to Ibadan Nursing School
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on the Methodist Church of Nigeria “to…
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Family laments Lopez Cornejo’s death in ICE custody in New Jersey
Edwin Jeovanny Lopez Cornejo of Plainfield New Jersey was taken to a hospital from Delaney Detention Center in Newark on…
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Nigerian scholar, Nwajiaku, team, build AI robot for jaw, bone surgery in US
By Raji Rasak Lagos, Aug.1, 2026 A U.S.-based Nigerian scholar and control engineer, Mr. Kenechukwu Nwajiaku, alongside his research team,…
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Ethiopia opens 2 robotic surgery training centres with China’s support
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 Two specialised surgery centres have commenced operations in Ethiopia. The centres will allow surgeons receive…
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak jolts fast food outlets
With the ongoing multi-state Cyclosporiasis (stomach bug) outbreak still going strong across the United States, experts are starting to notice…
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Return home to boost Nigeria’s health sector, Tinubu urges diaspora doctors
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, July 24, 2026 President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage…
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome holds Healing Streams Live Healing Services
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, a Nigerian televangelist and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, will be holding his Healing Streams Live Healing Services,…
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Egyptian pharmaceutical firm eyes Abia for West African manufacturing hub
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Isiala Ngwa (Abia), July 23,2026 An Egyptian firm, Utopia Pharmaceuticals, says it plans to establish a drug…
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Peter Obi marks 65th birthday with reflection, donates N10m to Anambra Hospital
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has marked his 65th birthday by calling for greater service to…
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Atiku asks Tinubu to suspend Umahi over Mary Habila’s death
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to ask the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to…
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More vet clinics needed in Abia, FMLD tells state govt.; Warns against diseased meat consumption
By Ijendu Iheaka Umuahia, July 7, 2026 The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD) has urged the Abia State Government…
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Afreximbank President visits African Medical Centre of Excellence as the landmark health investment marks first year of transformative impact
Abuja, Nigeria, 6 July 2026 As part of his working tour of Nigeria and the wider region, Dr George Elombi,…
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Court grants Ozekhome permission for 6-week medical trip to UK
By Edith Nwapi Abuja, July 2, 2026 An Abuja High Court on Thursday granted Mike Ozekhome permission to travel to…
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Uzodimma reaffirms support for Cancer advocacy in Nigeria as Imo hosts FLAC
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) Nigeria,…
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Peter Obi: Sustained investments in health, education can produce enduring results; Donates N15 million to Nursing School, Emekuku
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has said that “any nation that truly desires development…
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DRC Ebola outbreak hits 1,094 confirmed cases, 277 deaths in 5 weeks
By Franca Ofili Abuja, June 24, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) says 1,094 confirmed Ebola cases with 277 deaths…
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FG appoints Prof. Ugwu, member Presidential Task Force on Ebola Prevention; Approves N21.2m outbreak response fund for each state
By Stanley Nwanosike, Enugu/Folasade Akpan, Abuja June 20, 2026 The Federal Government has appointed the Enugu State Commissioner for Health,…
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