A civic tech group, MonITNG, has decried the deplorable condition of LGEA Primary School in Geregu Community, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State, describing it as a grim reflection of the wider crisis plaguing Nigeria’s public education system. MonITNG lamenting the situation described it as “potentially life-threatening”. “This is not just about money spent;…
In a fresh safety alert, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use and distribution of certain Dove products recently banned in Brussels, Belgium, over safety concerns. According to Public Alert No. 018/2025 issued on Sunday, the European Union (EU) has prohibited the marketing and sale…
Nigeria’s drug regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a public health warning after discovering falsified batches of Healmoxy Capsules 500mg, a commonly prescribed antibiotic, in neighboring countries. The alarm was raised in NAFDAC Public Alert No. 17/2025, issued on Saturday, following reports that counterfeit consignments of the…
The Nigerian music world has been left in mourning following the death of highlife legend Mike Ejeagha, who passed away on Friday evening, June 6, at the age of 95, after a prolonged illness. The iconic musician, known for his influence on Igbo oral tradition, died at the 32 Garrison Hospital in Enugu, where he…
Hope rises for persons living with HIV/AIDS with a new study by Australian scientists revealing a groundbreaking application of mRNA technology. The mRNA is the same innovation used in COVID-19 vaccines. The study further shows that mRNA could transform HIV treatment by targeting the virus’s hidden reservoirs within the body. The peer-reviewed study, published in…
…Urges Urgent Action A civic technology platform, MonITNG, has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating condition of the General Hospital in Sabongidda-Ora, Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, urging Governor Monday Okpebholo to intervene urgently before the facility becomes completely unusable. In a post shared via its official X handle on Friday, MonITNG…
In celebration of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Maden Healthcare Foundation (MHF) has rolled out a nationwide awareness campaign across secondary schools in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, aiming to educate adolescent girls on menstrual health and provide them with free sanitary materials. The campaign, spearheaded by a team of health professionals and volunteers, focused on…
In a decisive crackdown against food and beverage safety violations, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intercepted and confiscated a massive haul of expired non-alcoholic beverages valued at approximately N35 million in Kaduna State. The operation, triggered by a tip-off from a concerned citizen, led to the seizure of…
As Nigerians prepare to mark Eid el Kabir on Friday, June 6, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a nationwide special patrol operation aimed at preventing road traffic crashes and ensuring seamless movement on major highways throughout the festive period. The week-long operation, which runs from June 5 to 11, will see a…
Residents of Kubwa, a densely populated suburb in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), say they are bearing the brunt of the ongoing water supply disruptions linked to major rehabilitation works at two of Abuja’s four water treatment plants. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) had announced a two-week water rationing period due to the shutdown…
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