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Special Report: Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: From Ochanya to Ozoro, Broken Justice and Silent Trauma

Health June 6, 20268 Mins Read

Consumption of unsafe food kills 15m people yearly — WHO

Nigeria News June 4, 20263 Mins Read

NAFDAC shut down 16 sachet water factories in Rivers State

NAFDAC shuts 16 sachet water factories in Rivers state over hygiene, licensing violations

Health May 29, 20263 Mins Read

Nigeria on High Alert as Ebola Kills Over 170

Nigeria on high alert as deadly Ebola outbreak kills over 170 in Congo, Uganda

Health May 25, 20267 Mins Read

Millions eligible as NHS expands weight-loss jab access

May 14, 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s deadliest region for young children, accounting for roughly 2.8 million under-five deaths in 2024,

WHO warns against Hantavirus misinformation after cruise ship cases

May 14, 2026

UNICEF warns 14 million infants missed vaccines last year

May 14, 2026

Spain defends Hantavirus response after cruise ship evacuees test positive

May 11, 2026

Lab Scientist raises alarm over rising consumption of local gin in Ilorin

May 7, 2026

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Lab Scientist raises alarm over rising consumption of local gin in Ilorin

Health May 7, 20264 Mins Read

A Medical Laboratory Scientist, Ibraheem Olasunkanmi Qoseem, has raised concerns over the growing spread and…

COVID-19

COVID-19 ALERT: Akwa Ibom tightens surveillance after nearby outbreak

Health April 27, 20262 Mins Read

The Akwa Ibom State Government has placed its health system on high alert following reports…

Chickenpox vaccine to be offered on NHS from January

Meningitis outbreak in UK kills 2, leaves 27 Critical

March 20, 2026

NAFDAC warns Nigerians over circulation of fake cancer drugs

March 19, 2026

Sub-Saharan Africa remains the world’s deadliest region for young children, accounting for roughly 2.8 million under-five deaths in 2024,

Africa still leads in child deaths—WHO, UNCEF

March 18, 2026

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised that responsible and ethical journalism can play a crucial role in helping child victims of abuse

Ethical journalism can promote healing for child victims – UNICEF

March 16, 2026

Authorities at the Nigerian Army Training Centre (NATRAC) in Kontagora, Niger State, have opened an investigation into an alleged case of child abuse

Soldier rescues 7-year-old from alleged barracks abuse

March 5, 2026

Report: Childhood obesity set to affect 220 million by 2040

March 4, 2026

Nigeria to receive HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir March

March 2, 2026

Rivers intensifies fight against maternal mortality

February 26, 2026

New Study Finds Sperm Swim Faster in Summer, Slowing Down in Winter

New study finds sperm swim faster in summer, slowing down in winter

February 25, 2026

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara commissioning the Obodhi–Ozochi Road project.

Rivers boosts health manpower with fresh recruitment, promotions

February 24, 2026

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians against the use and distribution of an unauthorised

NAFDAC urges Nigerians to avoid unregistered risperdal

February 8, 2026

Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) has reinforced its partnership with the Rivers State Ministry of Health in advancing cancer prevention,...

RSUTH, Rivers ministry of health strengthen collaboration on cancer prevention

February 5, 2026

WHO, UNICEF, Gavi restart cholera vaccines after three years

February 4, 2026

The Bayelsa State Government has taken a major step towards improving safety and emergency healthcare delivery on its

Bayelsa enhances waterway safety with deployment of water ambulances

February 4, 2026

The Rivers State Government has reiterated its resolve to drastically reduce maternal and newborn deaths, declaring full commitment to the Maternal and...

Rivers fully embraces MAMII to ensure safe delivery

February 3, 2026

World Cancer Day: Tobacco, infections drive preventable cancer burden

February 2, 2026

Rise in undisclosed donations sparks concern for WHO’s independence

4.6 billion people still lack essential health services, WHO says

February 2, 2026

ACIP member sparks backlash on vaccine guidance

February 1, 2026

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