Kwara Health Crisis Deepens as Only 99 Doctors Serve State
ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State is battling a severe medical manpower crisis, with only 99 doctors currently serving across its hospitals — far below…
Experts Urge Nigeria to Declare Suicide National Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – Mental health experts have urged Nigeria to declare suicide a national crisis, calling it a preventable tragedy claiming thousands of lives…
Lagos to Begin Measles-Rubella Vaccination Rollout January 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination across the state on January 20, 2026, reinforcing…
Benue Launches Measles-Rubella Drive, Targets 2.6m Children Statewide
MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has launched a Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, aiming to immunise 2.6 million children aged nine months to 14…
HIV Infections Surge: Adamawa Records 8,850 New Cases in Four Years
YOLA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA) has revealed that 8,850 new HIV infections were recorded between 2022…
Lagos Cracks Down on Fake Clinics in Anti-Quackery Drive
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on medical quackery, warning residents to avoid unregistered clinics and report illegal operators…
IHVN Expands Free HIV Treatment to 380 Facilities Nationwide
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has expanded its free HIV treatment and testing services to 380 health facilities across…
Wale Edun Dispels Stroke Rumours with Calm London Appearance
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has silenced mounting rumours about his health after making…
FG Drops Maths Credit for Arts, Humanities University Admissions
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Ministry of Education has announced a landmark policy reform exempting arts and humanities students from the long-standing requirement of…
Lagos Forms Community Dialogue Committee to Curb Gender-Based Violence
LAGOS, Nigeria- The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has inaugurated a Community Dialogue Committee (CDC) to strengthen grassroots…