NDLEA have apprehended an Indian national, Gupta Kumar, alongside three Nigerian collaborators, over trafficking multi-billion drugs into Nigeria.

After two days into its five-day warning strike, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended the strike, giving the federal government two weeks to meet its demands. The decision to call off the strike was taken at a virtual Extraordinary National Executive Council (E-NEC) meeting on Saturday, September 13, where doctors resolved to resume work from 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 14. In a statement signed by NARD…

Lagos State Health District IV has recently conducted its second onboarding session for 2025, aimed at instilling a strong ethical foundation in its new health workers. The event, themed “Towards Understanding Public Service Ethics and Ethos,” was held at Oluremi Tinubu Hall in Surulere. READ ALSO: Lagos reaffirms commitment to malaria elimination, records 1% prevalence rate During the exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the state Health District IV, Abimbola Bowale, addressed…

For years, federal hospitals in Nigeria have struggled with drug shortages, fluctuating stock levels and rising costs that make essential medicines difficult for many patients to access. To address these gaps, the Federal Government (FG) has introduced a digital consignment model expected to improve both availability and affordability nationwide. Announcing the measure at a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom,…

The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) has announced plans to strike out enrollees who failed to register with their National Identification Numbers (NIN), describing such beneficiaries as “ghosts” under the system. Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of RIVCHPP, Dr. Vetty Agala, revealed this during a management briefing in Port Harcourt recently. She explained that although the NIN requirement had always been part of the registration process, the…

The Ondo State Government has approved the transfer of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Teaching Hospital complex in Akure to the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The decision, made during the State Executive Council meeting yesterday, follows the approval by President Bola Tinubu for FUTA to establish a College of Medicine and a Teaching Hospital. Banji Ajaka, the Commissioner for Health, stated that the Akure hospital will now…

Nigeria is set to commence domestic production of insulin following a new partnership aimed at cutting down the country’s dependence on imported drugs and improving access to diabetes treatment. Cleveland Clinic described insulin as an essential hormone. It helps the patient’s body turn food into energy and manages your blood sugar levels. The move follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Biotechnology Research and Development…

President Bola Tinubu has launched a new initiative, “RenewHER”, aimed at tackling maternal mortality and improving women’s health across Nigeria. The programme, which the president described as a “national priority”, was unveiled at a gala event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Stanley Nkwocha, in a statement posted on his X page on Friday, said his principal, Vice President Kashim Shettima, represented Tinubu at the programme. Tinubu emphasised that women’s…

The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike after the expiration of a 24-hour ultimatum to the federal government. Resident doctors, medical graduates undergoing specialist training, form the backbone of Nigeria’s hospital system, particularly in emergency wards. On September 1, NARD issued a 10-day deadline for authorities to meet its demands, later extending it by one day. Speaking, NARD president Tope Osundara, confirmed that…

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating malaria, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring that the state “will not rest until malaria becomes history.” The governor made the statement during the Mid-Term Review of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination in Lagos State, held at Eko Hotels, Victoria Island. The review brought together key national policymakers, international development partners, and private sector stakeholders to assess progress made under the…

A nasal spray already available for allergy relief may also lower the chances of catching COVID-19 and common colds, according to new clinical trial results from Germany. In Jama Internal Medicine publication, researchers tested azelastine, an over-the-counter antihistamine spray, in a mid-stage trial involving 450 volunteers. Participants were randomly assigned either the active spray or a placebo and instructed to use it three times daily for nearly two months. By…

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell described the trend as “deeply concerning,” warning that “nutrition services must be protected” if children are to have a chance of survival.