Health
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Nigeria’s Ebola case genetically related to Kenya index case – Pate
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Oct. 23, 2026 The Federal Government says Genomic analysis of Nigeria’s imported Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)…
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Ebola in Nigeria: World Health Organisation speaks
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 23, 2026 World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday said investigators had pursued all leads…
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Ebola: Senate seeks emergency funding, mandatory screening at all entry points
The Nigerian Senate has urged the Federal Government to provide emergency funding and introduce compulsory health screening at all international…
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FAAN upgrades airport surveillance after Ebola case in FCT
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Lagos, Oct. 21, 2026 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is maintaining heightened vigilance…
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Ebola: Avoid handshakes and hugs, Medical Academy urges Nigerians
The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to avoid handshakes, hugs and other unnecessary physical contact following…
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WHO warns of global health workforce gap
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 20, 2026 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that one in four doctors…
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What Japan’s milestone centenarians teach Nigeria about future-building By Ebuka Ukoh
Japan has just crossed an extraordinary threshold. As of September 1, the country had 107,677 people aged 100 or older,…
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Nigeria to accelerate national food, nutrition bill – Shettima
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Oct. 7, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria will accelerate work on a National Food…
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Shettima arrives in Ethiopia for nutrition leadership exchange forum
By Salisu Sani-Idris Abuja, Oct. 6, 2026 Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the…
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Our president is ready to kick, ready to work By Festus Adedayo
When President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua departed the shores of Nigeria for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia on November 23, 2009,…
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Good night, Dr. Ben Ohiaeri By Festus Adedayo
About two years ago, I received a referral to meet Dr. Benjamin Nnamdi Ohiaeri, a renowned obstetrician and gynaecologist. He…
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Tinubu hale, hearty, returning to Nigeria soon – Presidency
By Muhyideen Jimoh Abuja, Sept. 27, 2026 The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu is hale and hearty and will return…
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AUDA-NEPAD, the END Fund announce new partnership to accelerate progress against neglected tropical diseases in Africa
An agreement signed during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) will support country-led programmes, resource mobilisation and stronger political commitment to…
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Toxic local herbal concoction claims 48 lives in Ondo – NAFDAC
By Aderogba George Abuja, Sept. 19, 2026 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confirmed…
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ADU committee honours Dotun Oladipo, Celestina Igwe at 2026 health campaign
September 18, 2026: The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has honoured the memories and contributions of late veteran journalist…
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Red Cross, ADU Health Committee train 60 volunteers in First Aid ahead Awba-Ofemili Health Campaign
Awba-Ofemili, Anambra State | September 14, 2026: The Anambra State Chapter of the Nigerian Red Cross, in collaboration with the…
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DRC: Ebola deaths reach 3,200 as WFP urges int’l support
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Sept 8, 2026 The United Nations (UN) says the Ebola outbreak continues to spread in…
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Healthcare revolution: German healthcare consultants, professionals resume in Imo
Governor Hope Uzodimma’s pursuit of reforms in the Imo State healthcare sector was further boosted, Monday, with the resumption of…
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Inquest links death of Davido’s friend Tiny to penis enlargement procedure
A United Kingdom inquest has revealed that British influencer and businessman Igho Ubiribo, popularly known as Tiny or Ego, died…
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WHO warns Ebola outbreak in DRC is spreading rapidly
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Sept. 3, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO), says the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic…
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A hospital for Chima Ubani By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
In this sad season in Nigeria, I got filled with so much joy when the news reached my end that…
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NOA warns Akwa Ibom residents against Lassa fever, urges strict hygiene
The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Akwa Ibom State Directorate, has warned residents about the dangers of tropical diseases, especially Lassa…
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Online Publishers’ Guild mourns former President, Dotun Oladipo; How the gentle giant died
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) has expressed sadness over the death of its former President, Dotun Oladipo, publisher…
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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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