A Lump, A Delay, A Reckoning: Inside Nigeria’s Deadly Pattern of Late Breast Cancer Diagnosis
ABUJA, Nigeria – It began with a touch—an ordinary moment in an ordinary bathroom. For Temilade, then in her early twenties, it was a…
NCDC Condemns Benue Student Abduction, Demands Immediate Rescue Action
ABUJA, Nigeria – The North Central Development Commission condemns the abduction of students travelling to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in Benue…
WHO Mobilises Diplomats to Advance Nigeria’s Health Coverage
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened diplomats and international partners in Abuja to accelerate Nigeria’s progress toward universal health coverage…
Nigeria Expands Community Healthcare Access on World Health Day
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has intensified efforts to deliver healthcare services directly to underserved communities, as part of activities marking World Health Day 2026.…
World Bank Launches Water Forward to Boost Global Water Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Bank Group has launched a major initiative aimed at improving water security for one billion people by 2030. The…
Benue Intensifies Lassa Response as Health Worker Infections Rise
MAKURDI, Nigeria – Health authorities in Benue State have intensified response measures to curb Lassa fever following a rise in infections among frontline health…
Vaccines Save 20m Lives in Africa – Report
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nearly 20 million lives have been saved in Africa through measles vaccination since 2000, according to a new analysis by the…
Anambra Police Deploy 60 Operatives to Secure 2026 UTME Centres
AWKA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has deployed 60 Safe School Operatives to examination centres across the state to ensure a secure…
NAICOM Boosts Staff Welfare, Strengthens Professional Standards
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Insurance Commission reaffirms commitment to employee welfare and professional standards to improve performance. The commission says its effectiveness depends…
Police Announce Shooting Exercise, Urge Calm Among Gombe Residents
GOMBE, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force in Gombe State announces a two-day shooting range exercise, urging residents not to panic at the sound…