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Nigeria: New COVID-19 Case Reported, Chinese National Identified as ‘Patient Zero’

CALABAR, Nigeria — The Cross River State Government has confirmed a new case of COVID-19, marking the first reported infection in the state in...

Lassa Fever Outbreak at FMC Jalingo Leaves 50 Dead, Officials Say

JALINGO, Nigeria — The Federal Medical Centre Jalingo has confirmed the deaths of 50 patients from Lassa fever, describing the outbreak as one of...

New Weight-Loss Pill Foundayo Receives FDA Approval Expanding Obesity Drug Market

WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new daily weight-loss pill developed by Eli Lilly, marking another step...

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...

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