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Courts Identified as Central to Global Efforts Against Female Genital Mutilation, Report Says

NAIROBI, Kenya — A new international report released on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, has found that courts are playing an increasingly significant role in...

Betty Irabor Weeps, Olumide Akpata Urges Deeper Dialogue at Launch of Chude Jideonwo’s Memoir

LAGOS, Nigeria — An evening meant to unveil a new book became, for many in attendance, a moment of rare emotional openness and public...

Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike Over Pay and Working Conditions

ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has launched a nationwide strike, halting services at public hospitals across Nigeria in protest...

Recordkeeping Requirements for DOT Drug Test Documentation

Navigating the labyrinth of federal regulations can often feel like an overwhelming task, especially when it comes to the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug...

Ebonyi Launches Free 24-Hour Ambulance Service

ABAKALIKI, Nigeria — The Ebonyi State Government has introduced a free, round-the-clock ambulance service aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare delivery for residents of Abakaliki...

NAFDAC Seizes ₦1.2 Billion Worth of Counterfeit Malaria Drugs in Lagos

LAGOS, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized counterfeit malaria drugs valued at more than ₦1.2...

Tinubu Orders Immediate 6-Month Ban on Export of Raw Shea Nuts

ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate, temporary six-month suspension of Nigeria’s raw shea nut exports, a move the government says...

NAFDAC Issues Alert Over Fake Postinor-2 Pills in Circulation

ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a nationwide alert after falsified versions of Postinor-2,...

12 Red Flags That Mean It’s Time to Visit a Heart Doctor

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, claiming millions of lives each year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular disease...

Tinubu Slashes Kidney Dialysis Costs in Federal Hospitals from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000

ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved a significant reduction in the cost of kidney dialysis sessions in federal hospitals nationwide, slashing the...

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