Federal Politics
Professor Pat Utomi: Corruption Costing Nigerians Lives
Professor Pat Utomi has warned that corruption is diverting public funds from essential services, potentially costing Nigerians their lives.
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Health & Wellness
Revised Biotech Policy Set to Boost Nigeria’s Health and Food Security
A revised biotechnology policy aims to bolster Nigeria's health and food security, according to the Nigerian Biosafety Regulations Development Agency (NBRDA).
Nigeria
Ebola in Nigeria: NCDC Announces Two Suspected Cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two suspected cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country.
Nigeria
Ebola in Nigeria: Fears of Positive Tests Among Contacts Mount
As the Ebola emergency in Nigeria subsides, fears are growing about the safety of healthcare facilities and the potential for positive tests among contacts.
Federal Politics
Shettima: Tinubu’s Reforms Focus on Enhancing Nigerians’ Quality of Life
Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizes the focus of President Bola Tinubu's reform agenda on improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
Health & Wellness
Tinubu Challenges West African College of Physicians to Address Doctor ‘Japa’ Phenomenon
President Bola Tinubu has urged the West African College of Physicians to help combat the exodus of doctors from Nigeria and other West African countries.
Abuja
Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis: A Glaring Lack of Specialists – Lagos Government Sounds the Alarm
The Lagos State Government has raised concerns over the scarcity of mental health specialists in Nigeria, highlighting the need for urgent action.
Health & Wellness
NMA-FCT Offers Free Health Checks and Treatment to Abuja Community
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), FCT chapter, has commenced a free health check-up and treatment program for residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
Nigeria
First Ebola Case in Nigeria Traced to Diplomat’s Wife Who Visited Uganda
The African Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has confirmed that Nigeria's first Ebola patient is a diplomat's wife who recently holidayed in Uganda.
Local News
Resident Doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Suspend 50-Day Strike
Resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, have suspended their 50-day strike, according to Tribune Online.
Nigeria
Nathaniel Bassey, Gospel Peers Mourn the Loss of Toluwanisings
Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has reacted to the death of music minister, Toluwanisings, who died after being rejected by multiple hospitals.
Health & Wellness
Nigeria Allocates ₦40.7 Billion for Primary Healthcare Expansion
The Federal Government has released ₦40.7 billion to improve primary healthcare coverage in the country, according to multiple sources.
Health & Wellness
Rivers State Shuts Down Eight Quack Health Facilities, Arrests Four
In a bid to curb quackery in the health sector, the Rivers State Ministry of Health has sealed eight health facilities and arrested four individuals.
Health & Wellness
Nigeria to Invest $3bn in Health Sector by 2030: Report
According to a report by Premium Times Nigeria, the Federal Government plans to invest $3bn into the health sector by 2030 as part of a transition arrangement.
Crime & Justice
Court Permits Inquest into Chimamanda Adichie’s Son’s Death Despite Cremation
A Lagos court has given the green light for an inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie, despite his remains being…