Health
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Enugu governor mourns 4 UNN students, moves to ban sign-out parties
By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Nov. 12, 2026 Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has ordered an investigation into the deaths of…
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La Roche-Posay, Konga Health stage landmark living lab experience in Lagos
In what is described as the largest event of its kind organised by a single skincare brand in Nigeria to…
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Dabiri-Erewa congratulates Dr. Shinkafi-Bagudu on appointment as new President of UICC
Abuja Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on her appointment as…
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NCDC confirms negative Ebola tests in 2 suspected Adamawa cases
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Oct. 31, 2026 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says two suspected Ebola…
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Nigeria identifies two suspected Ebola cases in North-East says NCDC
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Oct. 31, 2026 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) on Saturday said that…
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NNPC Ltd. strengthens cancer fight with free screenings, treatment support – Mbakwe
By Emmanuella Anokam Abuja, Oct. 31, 2026 The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) through its Foundation, says it…
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Evacuated Nigeria ebola patient arrive Switzerland, receiving treatment – Pate
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Oct. 27, 2026 The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says the…
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Polaris Bank strengthens cancer advocacy through sustained community impact
LAGOS, NIGERIA — October 2026 Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to cancer advocacy, awareness, early detection and…
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WHO says Nigeria has no Ebola cases after patient’s evacuation to Switzerland
By Franca Ofili Abuja, Oct. 26, 2026 The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, says…
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Nigeria’s Ebola patient evacuated to Switzerland – Pate
By Folasade Akpan Abuja, Oct. 26, 2026 The Federal Government has confirmed the evacuation of Nigeria’s first imported case of…
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Ebola: Day pandemic killed an Aláàfin By Festus Adedayo
Nigeria is treating the reported Ebola case discovered in Abuja with its usual levity. Authorities should remember that if you…
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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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