Gap between budgeted, released health funds taking lives — Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi
As the country’s health system struggle under poor budget releases, the National President of the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, AMLSN, Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi, has expressed worry that Nigeria’s healthcare system is under severe strain as budgeted funds for the health sector are not being fully released, a situation, he said threatens lives, cripples hospitals, and demoralises healthcare workers.
Benue Govt flags off free digital skills for 23,000 youths
To tackle youth unemployment and equip young people for the digital economy, the Benue State Government has officially launched the 23,000 Benue Youth Free Digital Skills Training Programme.
MTN buys IHS towers for $2.2bn
Telecommunications service provider, MTN Group, yesterday announced a proposed acquisition of the remaining shares in IHS Towers, in a deal that will see the telecom giant increase its shareholding to 100 per cent and take the company private.
Delta women invoke traditional curses, protest rising kidnappings, others
Women from 14 communities in Amukpe District, Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State, on February 12, 2026, staged a dramatic protest against rising insecurity, publicly laying curses on suspected kidnappers, drug dealers and other criminal elements.
Resident doctors, ECEWS partner to revamp Akwa Ibom primary healthcare
By Ebunoluwa Sessou In a decisive move poised to reshape community health outcomes, the Association of Resident Doctors, Akwa Ibom State, ARD-AKS, has initiated a high-impact partnership with the Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme, ECEWS, signaling a strengthened multi-sector approach to public health advancement in the state. The collaboration was formalised during a strategic courtesy […]
Man dies in Ogheghe mob attack over alleged same-sex incident, Police declare partner wanted
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Tragedy struck the Ogheghe community of Benin City following a violent mob attack linked to an alleged same-sex incident, which resulted in the death of one Osas Joseph, while his alleged partner, Marvis Omoruyi, has been declared wanted by the Edo State Police Command. The incident reportedly occurred after […]
