Man arrested over murder of pregnant nurse in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a prime suspect in the gruesome m#rder of a pregnant nurse whose body was mutilated in Ogbunike, Oyi Local Government Area.    …

No Ban: NAFDAC Director-General Debunks Viral Amoxicillin Prohibition Claims

  The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has dismissed claims circulating about a purported secret ban on amoxicillin. In a statement by NAFDAC Director-General Prof.…

Stakeholders Renew Commitment to Improving Child Survival in Kebbi State

Key stakeholders, including the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last Mile (ICSA) Project supported by the Gates Foundation and the Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative, have reiterated their…

Benue declares Lassa fever outbreak

The Benue State Government has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa fever following the recording of no fewer than 56 suspected cases across the state. The declaration was made on…

Ex-pension reform chairman Maina slumps, hospitalised in Abuja

Former chairman of the now-defunct Pension Reform Task Force, Abdulrasheed Maina, is currently hospitalised after slumping in Abuja.   The incident happened on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 while he was…

Falana Condemns Police Use of Teargas at Makoko Protest

Renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Femi Falana, has expressed serious concern over claims that police officers deployed expired teargas canisters during a recent protest against…

Brain Cancer May Begin Years Before Tumour Appears, Scientists Discover

Scientists have uncovered evidence that a common form of brain cancer may begin developing years before a tumour becomes visible, originating in brain cells that appear completely normal. The discovery…

Kano expects 700,000 new babies in 2026 – Govt

The Kano State Government said the state is expecting the birth of between 600,000 and 700, 000 new babies in 2026 alone.       The figures are based on…

“4 Hours and 24 Minutes: The Shift That Cost a Nigerian Nurse Her Australian License”

A Nigerian-born nurse has been struck off in Australia after a tribunal found she repeatedly slept during night shifts, putting elderly patients’ lives at risk.     Chimzuruoke Okembunachi, 25,…

Enugu, Rotary Bring Lifesaving Care Home as 15-Day Free Surgical Mission Takes Off at SUMAS Teaching Hospital

IGBO-ENO, ENUGU STATE — The Enugu State Government, in strategic partnership with Rotary International, has flagged off a 15-day free medical outreach featuring complex surgical procedures at the State University…