Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed it is investigating an alleged incident involving Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, widely known as KWAM 1, following a formal petition lodged by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, Mike Achimugu, has warned that preventing an aircraft from taking off can be classified as an act of terrorism. Speaking on Arise TV on Sunday about the recent altercation involving Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, Achimugu stressed that passengers must always show courtesy and follow instructions from airport…

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has conceded it is grappling with what it termed a “severe and unsustainable” situation in the handling of thousands of prisoners sentenced to death, amid spiralling congestion, stalled judicial processes, and limited resources. Speaking before the Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture and Other Forms of Inhumane Treatment by the NCoS in Abuja on Tuesday, Assistant Controller General (ACG) Cyrus Lekatile painted a stark picture of life on death row in Nigeria. According to him, there are currently 3,845 prisoners awaiting execution, including 81 women. The sheer number, he said, is…

The investigation, featured in The Lancet Global Health, examined 251 samples of seven widely prescribed cancer treatments sourced from hospitals, licensed pharmacies, and unregulated vendors in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, and Cameroon between April 2023 and February 2024

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for maintaining its World Health Organisation Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in the regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the endorsement came after a WHO team carried out a re-benchmarking mission between 28 and 30 May 2025, measuring the agency’s performance against globally accepted regulatory standards. NAFDAC reached Maturity Level 3 in 2022, becoming the first regulatory body in Africa to do so for medicines and vaccines in non-producing countries. Read Also: WHO…

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government (FG) of neglecting the nation’s tertiary education sector, warning that continued inaction could trigger another industrial dispute.

In Kano State, a group of passionate young advocates is taking the message of exclusive breastfeeding directly to the people, marking this year’s World Breastfeeding Week with a spirited awareness drive.

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its recognition of the vital role dental technologists play in advancing Nigeria’s healthcare system, pledging continued support to strengthen the profession. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, gave the assurance on Thursday, while declaring open the maiden Dental Technologists Summit at the National Merit Award House, Abuja. Dr Salako while addressing participants on the theme, “Dental Technologists: Past, Present and Future,” commended the Dental Technologists Registration Board of Nigeria (DTRBN) for convening practitioners, policymakers, students, and researchers to reflect on the profession’s evolution and chart a progressive roadmap. He…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control, Amobi Ogah, says Nigeria needs about $8 billion annually to sustain its fight against HIV/AIDS. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic immune system disease which is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Ogah spoke on Thursday at the closing of the 7th National Council on AIDS held at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. The three-day meeting, attended by policymakers, health experts, civil society groups and development partners, focused on the theme: “Advancing the HIV Sustainability Agenda in the Changing Global Policy on…

Among the items surrendered to NAFDAC were over 58,000 sachets of unregistered 100mg and 50mg medications, as well as 27 cartons of Analgin injection – a drug banned or restricted in several countries due to its adverse health effects.