Nigerians Insist: ‘Suicide Is a Cry for Help, not a Crime’ – Why Nigeria Must Act Now
ABUJA, Nigeria- Every 10th of September, Nigeria joins the rest of the world in marking World Suicide Prevention Day. In 2025, the story remains…
Month: September 2025
Adamawa Confirms Eight Deaths Amid Suspected Buruli Ulcer Outbreak
ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government has confirmed eight deaths following a suspected outbreak of Buruli ulcer in Malabu community, Fufore Local Government…
Over 1.9m Children Living with Obesity Globally – UNICEF
ABUJA, Nigeria- Childhood obesity has now overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents, UNICEF warns in a…
Africa Urged to Decriminalise Suicide, Invest in Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria- On World Suicide Prevention Day, African governments have been urged to decriminalise suicide, strengthen prevention strategies, and prioritise mental health care as…
“Match Words with Action” – Expert Urges ECOWAS to Tackle Lassa Fever
ABUJA, Nigeria- Renowned virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has urged West African governments to take urgent action to defeat Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic disease…
Nigeria Signs Compact to Improve Power in Health Facilities
ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government and stakeholders have signed a compact to boost power supply in Nigerian health institutions by at least 50 per…
Nigeria’s Pharmacy Council Adopts Computer-Based Exams for Technicians
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has introduced computer-based testing for the Pharmacy Technicians’ National Pre-Certification Examination (NPCE), marking another step…
Just In: Nigerian Resident Doctors Issue Fresh 24-Hour Strike Ultimatum to Government
ABUJA, Nigeria- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands or…
Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly’s 80th Session in New York
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu will address world leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during its high-level…
Nigeria to Arraign Two Ansaru Terrorist Leaders in Abuja Court Today
ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government will today arraign two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, at the Federal High Court…