When science exists but care fails: Nigeria’s primary healthcare in crisis
Twenty eight-year-old Aisha Sani went into labour in a small community on the outskirts of Benue, only to find the nearest primary healthcare centre locked no nurse, no midwife, and no drugs.
Public health advocate task government on safe deliveries others
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – A public health advocate and medical practitioner Dr Owen Omo-Ojo on Monday raised the alarm on death in childbirth among women in Nigeria saying every pregnancy should end with the mother alive, safe, and able to hold her newborn child. She said with right policies and programmes, death of […]
Ndemili reconnected after 16-year blackout as Devt projects boost economy in Ndokwa West
Social and economic activities have surged in Ndemili community, Delta State, following the restoration of electricity after 16 years of blackout caused by prolonged power outages.
NANS condemns abduction of Arum, wants him rescued immediately
By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has expressed outrage and condemnation over the abduction of John Arum, a recent graduate of the University of Jos who is waiting to be mobilised for the one year National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Scheme.In a statement on Tuesday by Comrade Olushola Oladoja, National President, […]
Nigeria takes lead as West Africa tackles social security crisis at Abuja summit
By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Johnbosco Agbakwuru Nigeria is set to take a leading role in strengthening social protection systems across West Africa as the country hosts the 2026 International Social Security Association (ISSA) West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja, where regional stakeholders will confront persistent gaps in coverage, accessibility, and trust in social security systems. […]
Free eye care for Yaba residents as FNPH, Gift Health Plus partner
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba, FNPH, in partnership with Gift Health Plus, has launched a two-day free eye care programme for staff, patients and residents of Yaba community, as part of efforts to improve access to basic healthcare services.
