5th anniversary: Why Jakande’s vision, legacy must not die — Family
THE family of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, Lateef Jakande, yesterday, marked his fifth year remembrance with special prayers, describing his legacy as incomparable
Collapse of Nigerian healthcare imminent without private sector, HFN warns
As foreign aid to Nigeria’s health sector continues to shrink and public hospitals struggle to cope, the Health Federation of Nigeria, HFN, has warned that the country’s healthcare system cannot survive without deliberate, full-scale integration of the private sector.
Chaplains are key to dispelling cancer myths in Nigeria — Research
Towards boosting cancer care and dispelling common myths and misconceptions that fuel poor outcomes among cancer patients in Nigeria, a group of Nigerian medical researchers have called for the formal training and integration of chaplains into Nigeria’s healthcare system.
US to deploy 200 troops to Nigeria for military training
The United States is set to deploy about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military in combating Islamist militants, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.
FG, Lagos State declare war against HIV discrimination, launch new campaign
In a move to tackle one of the biggest barriers to HIV prevention and treatment, the Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, NACA, and civil society partners, officially launched the Zero Stigma Campaign in Lagos.
Lafia Golf Club to host over 100 golfers for Captain’s Inaugural Tournament
Over 100 golfers from across Nigeria are set to participate in the 2026 Captain’s Inaugural Tournament at Lafia Golf Club in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
