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COVID-19

April 22, 2026

COVID-19: Cross River traces, isolates 10 persons over contact with Chinese national 

She urged members of the public to regularly wash their hands and use nose masks.

Hospital Bed used to illustrate the story
April 21, 2026

Cross River records COVID-19 case, says victim Chinese worker with Lafarge

Mr Ayuk said, “We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well.”

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March 25, 2026

Sustainable livestock systems key to economic growth, food security: Agric Minister

Agriculture minister says strengthening animal welfare standards and adopting sustainable livestock production systems will boost Nigeria’s food security and economic growth.

Idi Mukhtar Maiha
February 2, 2026

Funding cuts undermining global health systems: WHO

According to WHO, 4.6 billion people still lack access to essential health services.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
January 1, 2026

WHO research shows COVID-19 vaccines still crucial in preventing severe illness

The findings were based on data from the European Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Vaccine Effectiveness (EuroSAVE) network.

WHO
December 5, 2025

U.S. court jails Nigerian fraudster Nosa Edokpaigbe for wire fraud

A U.S. court has sentenced a Nigerian, Nosa Edokpaigbe, to five years in prison for $1.4 million wire fraud.

DoJ officials
November 27, 2025

Court orders FG, states to provide free, compulsory education for Nigerian children

The court adopted a liberal approach to public interest litigation, noting that citizens and groups may challenge violations affecting broad societal interests.

TINUBU AND SOME GOVERNORS
October 23, 2025

NIMR calls for improved research literacy, funding to boost clinical trials

Mr Oladele, who heads the Clinical Trials Unit at NIMR, made the call at the institute’s monthly media chat.

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
September 23, 2025

Nigerian experts call for swift implementation of amended global health regulations

The revised IHR was adopted by consensus at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva in 2024.

Health experts
August 28, 2025

648,000 Gombe indigenes benefited from NG-CARES since 2022: Official

“Communities apply for interventions, while beneficiaries are identified through the state’s social register,” Mr Imam said.

NG-Cares (Credit: NG-Cares)