Resident Doctors Suspend Five-Day Warning Strike After MRTF Payment Begins
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its five-day warning strike, following the commencement of the 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF) payment to members who had been…
Rights Group Slams FCTA Over Demolition of Abuja Cancer Centre
The Centre for Human Rights and Advocacy in Africa Network (CHRAAN) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for demolishing the multi-billion-naira Cancer Centre at the Margaret Lawrence University…
“I’m not dead!” – Chiwetalu Agu slams fake death report and warns bloggers of legal action
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has debunked reports making the rounds that he is dead, assuring fans that he is alive and well. The actor, in a video shared…
NAFDAC seizes N1.2 billion worth of fake malaria drugs in Lagos raid
The National Food Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC has intercepted 277 cartons of counterfeit and unregistered Malamal Forte malaria drugs, valued at over N1.2 billion, in a warehouse located in…
Kebbi state governor suspends health commissioner
The Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has approved the immediate suspension of the state’s Commissioner for Health Yunusa Musa Ismail. This comes after several videos showing the…
Breaking: Resident Doctors to Shut Down Public Hospitals for Five Days, Cite Power Cuts and Salary Issues
The National Association of Resident Doctors has declared a five-day warning strike starting from Friday, 12th September 2025, to press home their demands. This was confirmed in a statement…
Ahmed Alhasan Collapses and Passes Away at REA Roundtable, Prompting Nationwide Mourning
An acting director at the Rural Electrification Fund, Rural Electrification Agency, REA, Ahmed Alhasan, reportedly slumped and died at an official event on Wednesday. Kunle Olubiyo, President of the…
Resident Doctors to Begin Nationwide Strike Thursday Over Poor Conditions
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced plans to shut down public hospitals across Nigeria starting Thursday over unresolved welfare and systemic issues. The President of NARD,…
10 children die following Diphtheria outbreak in Niger
Ten children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Agaie and Bida local government areas of Niger State. The affected children were admitted to the Federal Medical Centre…
Adamawa State Launches Emergency Response as Suspected Buruli Ulcer Kills Eight
An affliction suspected to be buruli ulcer has claimed the life of eight people in Adamawa State. The state government confirmed the casualty on Tuesday, indicating that the outbreak…















