A Nigerian activist has condemned former President Muhammadu Buhari for dying in a London hospital, describing it as a final betrayal of the nation’s struggling healthcare system. Adetoun Onajobi, a prominent social commentator, criticised Buhari for failing to build public trust in local hospitals despite his repeated promises to improve them. In a widely shared…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, is set to undergo an overhaul of its emergency services after Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, condemned conditions at the facility during an unannounced inspection. Dr Salako issued the directive on Sunday following public outrage over a viral video purportedly showing accident…
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…
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