WHO Warns Lead Exposure Threatens 815m Children
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen measures against lead exposure, warning that an estimated 815 million children…
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Ondo Orders River Fumigation After NAF Crash
ONDO, Nigeria – The Ondo State Government has ordered the fumigation of a river near the site of a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft…
NAFDAC Records 401 Cosmetics Seizure Entries in Eight Months
ABUJA, Nigeria – Cosmetics accounted for 401 seizure entries recorded by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) between January…
NAFDAC Seizes ₦2bn in Suspected Counterfeit Alcohol in Lagos
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has seized suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverages and other…
Suicide is Not a Joke: Akpabio’s Legislatures Must Stop Criminalizing People Who Need Medical Help
The recent remarks by Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during deliberations on a bill seeking to decriminalise attempted suicide are deeply disturbing and…
Osun Launches Free Eye and Dental Outreach for Over 500 Residents
OSUN, Nigeria – More than 500 residents in Osun State are set to benefit from a free medical outreach offering eye and dental care,…
Looks Real, Could Be Deadly: The Counterfeit Products Putting Nigerians at Risk
ABUJA, Nigeria – A toothpaste that smells different, a cream that leaves unexplained rashes or a drink with a suspicious seal can turn an…
NAFDAC Finds Excess Pesticide Residues in Some Beans
LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s food and drug regulator has raised concerns over pesticide residues exceeding permitted safety limits in some bean samples, warning that…
Tinubu: Mental Health Patients Must Help Shape Care
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for people living with mental health conditions to have a stronger voice in…
Customs Seizes N3.67bn Cannabis Products at Lagos Port
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted more than 1.2 tonnes of suspected illicit drug-related substances, including cannabis-infused cookies and gummies,…