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Death toll in Sokoto meningitis attack now 21

The death toll as a result of the meningitis epidemic in Sokoto State has now risen to 21. The state Health Commissioner, Dr. Balarabe Kakale,...

World Sleep Day: How sleep deprivation threatens Lagosians’ wellbeing – Expert

It is believed Nigeria is currently facing a daunting socio-economic condition, one characterised by insurgency and economic recession. But experts believe these challenges may worsen, if...

Shell accused of concealing data on damage to health from spills

A leading oil spill expert, previously employed by Shell Nigeria, has alleged that Shell is trying to conceal data on the potential health effects...

Cholera kills 80 in Zamfara

Commissioner for Health in Zamfara State, Alhaji Suleiman Gummi, has said no fewer than 80 people were killed by a cholera outbreak in the...

Borno reports first Lassa fever outbreak in 48 years

Borno State in northeast Nigeria has recorded its first Lassa fever outbreak in almost five decades. The last confirmed outbreak of the deadly disease...

Kano Specialist Hospital rehabilitation gulps N200m

To complement its N7 billion Surgical and Diagnostic Centre (SDC) currently under construction, the Dangote Foundation has concluded the renovations of some sections of...

New National Health Policy lays emphasis on primary healthcare

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Health Policy aimed at promoting the health of Nigerians while accelerating socio-economic development in...

African leaders commit to advance immunisation

Among the 10 commitments, the Heads of State have resolved to increase vaccine-related funding, strengthen supply chains and delivery systems, as well as make...

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UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis 

The United Nations has called for stronger global media engagement on humanitarian crisis around the world, particularly the situation...
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Lagos justifies demolitions of distressed structures as crucial for residents’ safety

The Lagos State Government on Monday, January 19, 2026, said that the demolition of distressed structures would continue as...

Unlocking Nigeria’s blue economy for national growth

Nigeria’s oceans, rivers, and lakes hold enormous economic promise. However, for many citizens, the term Blue Economy remains unfamiliar, distant,...

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UN urges media to spotlight humanitarian crisis 

The United Nations has called for stronger global media...

Lagos justifies demolitions of distressed structures as crucial for residents’ safety

The Lagos State Government on Monday, January 19, 2026,...
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