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NAFDAC apprehends illegal drug sellers and confiscates products worth N50 million

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested drug hawkers and seized drugs worth N50 million in Apapa, Lagos State. The items were seized by NAFDAC’s investigation and enforcement directorate during a targeted raid on...

NAFDAC apprehends drug vendors and confiscates 50 million worth of products

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested drug hawkers and seized drugs worth N50 million in Apapa, Lagos State. The items were seized by NAFDAC’s investigation and enforcement directorate during a targeted raid on...

Breaking News: Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Residents of Abuja, Kano, and Other Areas

The Nigerian Meterological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning to residents of most northern states, including Abuja, Kano, Sokoto, and Kogi, stating that they are at 'extreme danger' of heat stroke on Saturday if precautions are not taken. NiMet, in...

Ondo State government commences payment of salary and allowances arrears to resident doctors

The Ondo State Government has commenced the payment of salary arrears to resident doctors at the University of Medical Science Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH). Newslodgelearnt that the health workers received payments for their salary arrears on Wednesday, a day after...

Tinubu calls for increased collaboration with Gavi as organization grants $250m to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has called on Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to collaborate with potential Nigerian vaccine manufacturers to ensure equitable access to life-saving vaccines for children and adults. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation of GAVI led by its...

Despite existing laws, Nigerians with disabilities still face discrimination

Abdulwahab Matepo became a person with disability following a road accident in 2000 in which he sustained a spinal cord injury. His newfound reality inspired him to begin advocacy for the government to pass the Disability Rights Law, which...

First Lady of Nigeria contributes N1 billion towards combating tuberculosis

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to support the fight to end the Tuberculosis epidemic in Nigeria by 2030. Mrs Tinubu made the donation Thursday during her investiture as the Global...

Nigerian government reaffirms dedication to aiding personnel in teaching hospitals

The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to support the training of personnel in teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions to address emerging challenges in healthcare delivery. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this when he received a delegation of...

Nigerian nurse suspended by UK authority for dishonesty, faces potential removal from register

A Nigerian nurse, identified as Elizabeth Offier, who was suspended over misconduct by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) now risks being struck off from the agency’s register. A panel of the Fitness to Practice Committee of the NMC...

Lagos government introduces new WASH policy

The Lagos State Government has unveiled its new Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) policy, aimed at improving access to clean water and sanitation. The state government said the policy was in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)...

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Judge rules that Jay-Z's accuser can remain

A U.S. District Court judge ruled that the woman accusing rapper Jay-Z of rape can proceed anonymously in her...