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…
The Kaduna State Government has formally designated the last Saturday of every Month as Sanitation Day, introducing a compulsory Statewide clean-up exercise aimed at tackling poor waste management, reducing flooding, and improving Public Health across all 23 Local Government Areas. The announcement, endorsed by Governor Uba Sani, follows Months of consultations with Environmental Agencies, Civil-Society…
The Lagos State Government has revealed that about 160,000 residents are currently living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), raising concern over significant setbacks in community-based testing and outreach caused by disruptions in international support earlier this year. The disclosure was made on Thursday by the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control…
A fresh alarm has been raised by UNAIDS as new data reveals a dramatic 55 percent drop in condom distribution across Nigeria, signalling what the Agency describes as a dangerous unraveling of HIV-prevention systems in one of Africa’s most populous Nation. The revelation comes in the UNAIDS 2025 World AIDS Day Report, “Overcoming Disruption, Transforming…
The Taraba State Government has announced an immediate ban on the movement of poultry and related products across parts of the State following a confirmed outbreak of avian influenza (bird flu) in some communities within Wukari Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Nicholas Namessan, who disclosed this through the Director of Veterinary Services,…
The Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Saturday, November 1, 2025, commenced an indefinite Nationwide strike, citing the federal Government’s failure to implement prior agreements on salaries, allowances, and working conditions. This strike follows a 30-day ultimatum issued by NARD, which expired without a satisfactory response from authorities. In a statement, NARD President, Dr….
Nigeria’s public health sector faces fresh uncertainty as resident doctors under the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) prepare to commence an indefinite nationwide strike by Friday midnight, citing the Federal Government’s failure to address their long-standing welfare demands. The decision, reached after an intense five-hour emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Saturday, signals…
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has sealed off 498 drug premises across Lagos State for breaching pharmaceutical laws and operating without valid authorization. The week-long enforcement exercise, which covered 20 Local Government Areas, targeted pharmacies, patent medicine stores, and illegal medicine outlets suspected of non-compliance with professional regulations. Dr. Suleiman Chiroma, Head of Enforcement…
