Senior Christian Clerics have declared that Churches lack the technical ability to identify fake or adulterated anointing oil, calling on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to intensify regulatory oversight and enforcement nationwide. The Ecumenical Synods of Bishops, Archbishops, Apostles and Senior Clergy made the call following the discovery of…
A comprehensive International review has confirmed that Paracetamol use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or other neurodevelopmental conditions in children, directly contradicting claims previously made by US President Donald Trump. The findings, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, reassure expectant mothers that the…
The Ogun State Government has intensified preparations for the upcoming Measles–Rubella vaccination exercise, assuring residents of sufficient funding, logistics, and stakeholder coordination to ensure a successful statewide campaign. The Deputy Governor, Engr. (Mrs) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, gave the assurance while presiding over a meeting of the State Task Force on Primary Health Care at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta,…
Renowned Nigerian Author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has accused a Lagos-based Private Medical facility of grave Medical negligence following the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, during a medical procedure in Lagos. Global Mirror News gathered that the toddler died on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after suffering severe complications while undergoing an MRI scan and…
Health Authorities and Medical Experts Worldwide have raised fresh concerns over the rampant misuse of antibiotics, warning that self-medication and improper use could trigger a surge in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), threatening Global Health Security. Medical professionals have highlighted that in many Countries, antibiotics are often purchased and used without prescriptions, leading to practices such as…
Nigeria’s Drug and Food regulator, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has issued a Nationwide alert over the circulation of counterfeit Kiss Condoms in several major markets, warning that the development poses a serious public health risk. In a public notice released on Sunday, the Agency said the warning followed…
The Ogun State Government has sanctioned three environmental consultancy firms over alleged professional negligence and complicity in pollution linked to closed Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling companies operating in the Ogijo area of the State. The suspension was announced by the Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ola Oresanya, during a review meeting on the Process…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a major red alert following the discovery of increasing volumes of smuggled and prohibited food items circulating across Nigerian markets, warning that the development poses serious risks to public health and violates National import laws. The Agency raised the alarm in a…
The Ogun State Government has taken decisive action to safeguard public health in Ogijo, announcing free lead-poisoning tests for residents amid rising fears of contamination from industrial activities. The initiative comes in the wake of growing reports that emissions from used lead-acid battery (ULAB) recycling and steel plants may be putting thousands at risk. The…
Nigeria’s strained healthcare system received a major boost on Saturday after the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) suspended its month-long nationwide strike, directing thousands of Doctors across Federal and State hospitals to return to duty immediately. The strike, which began on November 1, 2025, had left many public hospitals functioning at skeletal capacity, deepening…
