ABUJA, Nigeria – Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the federal government’s approval of ₦142 billion for bus terminals, calling it a “tragic irony” given the chronic underfunding of Nigeria’s health sector. On August 14, the Federal Executive Council approved the transport project, described by Transport Minister Sa’idu Alkali as the first direct…
ABUJA, Nigeria – A major study by researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital and Harvard’s School of Public Health warns that acetaminophen (paracetamol) use during pregnancy may increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including autism and ADHD, in children. Published on August 14 in BMC Environmental Health, the study analysed 46 previous studies covering over…
ABUJA, Nigeria- The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued an urgent directive for residents in high-risk floodplains along the River Niger to evacuate without delay, following rising water levels upstream in the Republic of Benin. In a statement released Friday in Abuja, Director-General Zubaida Umar instructed all field offices in Kebbi, Niger, and Kwara…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert over the circulation of counterfeit 12g sachets of Cowbell “Our Milk” across Nigeria. In a statement on Friday, NAFDAC explained that the fake product mimics the discontinued packaging of Cowbell “Our Milk,” which Promasidor Nigeria Ltd…
LAGOS, Nigeria- As heavy rains sweep across Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, the familiar dread of flooding grips Africa’s largest city. Each year, the warnings arrive. Agencies issue grim forecasts. Residents brace for impact. Then, when the waters come, the cycle of displacement, destruction, and dashed promises begins again. This year appears no different….
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is intensifying efforts to position itself as a leading global mining hub, unveiling investment opportunities, sustainability goals, and support for small-scale operators. Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Solid Minerals, Engr. Farouk Yabo, said the industry is no longer an overlooked…
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned two contractors handling key highway projects in Kogi State to speed up work or risk termination after receiving substantial advance payments. Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued the warning following a review of the Lokoja–Shintaku–Dekina–Anyigba road and the Okene–Ajaokuta–Itobe dual carriageway. According to a statement by his…
KANO, Nigeria – More than 6,000 residents across 44 Local Government Areas of Kano State have accessed free dental services under the state government’s 2025 Oral Health Outreach Campaign. The week-long campaign, which began on August 16, concluded on Friday at Filin Mushe Primary Healthcare Centre in Gwale LGA, where residents received check-ups, extractions, oral…
UYO, Nigeria – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected fake doctor, Sunday Okon Akpan, for allegedly performing an illegal abortion that led to the death of a 35-year-old woman, Blessing Sunday Etim. Police spokesperson DSP Timfon John confirmed the arrest in Uyo on Thursday, stating that Akpan, who runs the Full…
SOKOTO, Nigeria – The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to expand its social protection coverage by enrolling more vulnerable households into the National Social Register, with support from UNICEF, the European Union, and the International Labour Organisation. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ consultation on Friday at Dankani Hotel, Sokoto, where officials reviewed…
