NDLEA Warns Parents as Cannabis Gummies, Cookies Worth ₦373.8m Seized
LAGOS, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned parents to monitor the snacks consumed by their children after authorities intercepted…
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Delta Technical Colleges Attract Over 500 Applicants
ASABA, Delta State — More than 500 candidates have taken the entrance examination into technical colleges across Delta State, signalling growing interest in skills-based…
Niger Records 17 Diphtheria Deaths, Targets 100 PHCs for Upgrade
ABUJA, Nigeria – Seventeen people have died from diphtheria in Niger State after 124 cases were recorded across three local government areas in the…
Ondo Partners Foundation to Cut Drug Shortages, Wastage
ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government has partnered with the Lifespring Development Foundation (LSDF) to improve the management of healthcare commodities and reduce…
Breastfeeding: Experts Urge Families to Support New Mothers
LAGOS, Nigeria – The First Lady of Ekiti State, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, and the Chairperson of the Anambra State chapter of the National Association…
Delta First Lady Gives ₦5m for Woman’s Hip Surgery
DELTA, Nigeria – A 27-year-old woman in Delta State, Ombe Egbaseimokumo, has received ₦5 million in financial support for hip replacement surgery after her…
The Waste Mountain Beside Abuja’s Highway: How Karu Residents Are Paying the Price
NASARAWA, Nigeria – The smell reaches motorists before they see the rubbish. Beside the Nyanya–Keffi Expressway in Karu, a mountain of discarded plastic, food…
Abia Spends ₦1.2bn to Support Vulnerable Residents
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government says it has spent about ₦1.2 billion on healthcare, emergency housing and other support for vulnerable residents…
Alausa Orders Six-Month NESRI Review, Demands Results on Education Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria – Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has directed coordinators of the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI) to accelerate the…
NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Fake Asthma Drug in Nigerian Market
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against a suspected counterfeit asthma medicine discovered…