Held Down by Tradition: Nigeria’s Unfinished War Against Female Genital Mutilation
LAGOS, Nigeria – Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of Nigeria’s most persistent and painful cultural legacies. Despite global and national efforts to end…
Month: November 2025
Shettima Heads to Brazil as Nigeria Chases $3bn Climate Finance
ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belém, Brazil, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change…
Ogun Trains Health Workers to Improve Youth Services, Vaccine Awareness
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government has conducted a three-day training programme to strengthen youth-friendly healthcare delivery across the state, with a focus…
Imo Lawmakers Push Free Education Amid Rising Rural School Dropouts
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Imo State House of Assembly has urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to implement free and compulsory education in all public primary…
Nursing Council Urges New Graduates to Uphold Ethics, Compassion
OWO, Nigeria – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has charged newly inducted nurses from Achievers University, Owo, to uphold professional ethics,…
Ogun NMA Supports Resident Doctors’ Strike, Demands Urgent Government Action
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has declared full support for the ongoing nationwide strike by the…
Edo to Resume Essential Drug Production to Cut Medical Tourism
EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has announced plans to restart the production of essential medicines by 2026 to strengthen local healthcare delivery…
Nigeria Begins Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination to Prevent Deadly Infection
NASARAWA, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has launched a free mass vaccination campaign against rabies in Nasarawa State as part of…
Expert Urges Men to Screen for Breast Cancer Early
BAUCHI, Nigeria – Men have been urged to undergo routine breast cancer screening to reduce the risk of late detection and prevent avoidable deaths. …
WHO, Bayer Extend $25m Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed their global partnership to eliminate three neglected tropical diseases — Chagas…