The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists across Nigeria to exercise maximum caution as heavy rains intensify nationwide. In a statement issued by the Corps Public Education Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Saturday, the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, emphasised that driving in the rain poses significant dangers, including poor visibility and…
Stanford University’s pioneering SPARK Translational Research Programme has unveiled plans towards finding solutions to cancers and other critical health challenges in Nigeria and the African continent in general. SPARK Global which is set to hold its first conference in Nigeria next year also speaks about strategies to expands efforts to accelerate local solutions to health…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the recall of several multivitamin and iron supplements sold in the United States, warning that similar products may be in circulation in Nigeria. In a public alert (No. 023/2025), on Friday, NAFDAC disclosed that the affected supplements, marketed under…
In a decisive step to stem the tide of counterfeit and harmful pharmaceuticals into Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigeria Customs Service have inaugurated a joint Implementation Committee to operationalise their 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). A statement issued by Customs on Friday confirmed that the…
A report by the Global Fund has revealed that lower-income countries are considered to gain access to a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug following a landmark agreement with US pharmaceutical company Gilead. In a statement released on Wednesday, The health financing group described the deal as a “significant milestone for global health equity”, marking the first…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged the United States to reverse its recent decision to drastically shorten visa validity periods for certain categories of Nigerian travellers. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the ministry described the move as “concerning” and said it was misaligned with the principles of reciprocity, equity, and mutual respect. Earlier…
Nigerian customs officials have warned that cash smuggling remains a major funding route for terrorism and organised crime, after intercepting more than £420,000 worth of undeclared foreign currency at Kano Airport. During a press conference on Monday at the Customs House in Bompai, Kano, three suspects – including a Ghanaian national, Ahmed Salisu – were…
An air of anxiety has enveloped the National Assembly as the anticipated return of suspended senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was delayed on Tuesday, despite a court order mandating her reinstatement. By mid-afternoon on Tuesday, the senator representing Kogi Central had yet to arrive at the Senate, fuelling uncertainty among her supporters and staff. Security was visibly…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reaffirmed its support for the hospital’s management under the leadership of Chief Medical Director, Professor Chizindu Alikor. In a statement issued on Sunday, RSUTH said the courtesy visit by the ARD delegation was led by its President, Dr Nonju Tamunobarabiye, who…
To mark World Zoonoses Day, Wild Africa, a conservation non-profit body has warned that Nigeria risks becoming the epicentre of the next deadly zoonotic disease outbreak if urgent action is not taken to curb its thriving illegal bushmeat trade. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Nigeria representative, Festus Iyorah, Wild Africa said diseases…
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