Tinubu sets up Ebola preparedness task force, approves ₦10bn emergency funding
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, alongside the immediate release of N10 billion as…
Tinubu launches 151 emergency ambulances nationwide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched a nationwide emergency healthcare intervention with the deployment of 145 tricycle ambulances, six boat ambulances and emergency dispatch equipment aimed at improving access to…
Lagos warns residents of adulterated palm oil in circulation, seals shop
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has warned residents against the growing circulation of adulterated palm oil in markets across the state, revealing that some traders are allegedly mixing harmful…
Stop eating rotten tomatoes, Lagos warns residents
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned residents against consuming rotten or fungus-infested tomatoes, citing serious health risks linked to toxic fungal contamination. In a statement shared via…
NAFDAC clears bread producers over viral preservative scare
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that Nigerian bread manufacturers are permitted to use approved preservatives and production methods that help extend shelf…
Doctors raise alarm over rising hypertension cases among Nigerians under 40
Medical experts have warned that hypertension is increasingly affecting young Nigerians under the age of 40, driven largely by unhealthy lifestyles, stress, poor dietary habits, and low awareness about routine…
Father remanded for raping, infecting daughter with HIV in Anambra
A Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, Anambra State, has remanded a 46-year-old bricklayer, Rapuruchukwu Ezenandu, over the alleged defilement of his 17-year-old daughter and the transmission…
International down syndrome day: Foundation chides societal prejudices
The Ugo Edward-Dibiana Down Syndrome Foundation commemorates International Down Syndrome Day, emphasizing the need for a society that encourages inclusivity, safety, and well-being for all individuals, irrespective of their conditions.…
NAFDAC raises alarm over deadly fake cancer drugs in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit cancer drugs, Avastin and Tecentriq, across Nigeria, warning that patients could…
March delivery set for groundbreaking HIV prevention injection
The Federal Government says consignments of Lenacapavir, a breakthrough long-acting HIV prevention drug, are expected to arrive in Nigeria in March 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, the National…
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