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Health

February 23, 2026

Niger govt pays patients’ bills to mark Gov Bago’s 52nd birthday

The Niger government has offset medical bills and donated cash to vulnerable patients to mark Governor Mohammed Bago’s 52nd birthday.

Governor Umaru Bago
February 22, 2026

Muslim group urges FG to remove tax on charity items

Mr Adeyemi said, “We want to call attention of the government that tax should not be paid on charitable property.”

February 22, 2026

Rivers, Kano, FCT poll results prove Nigerians’ confidence in Tinubu’s progressive leadership: APC

The party thanked the electorate for their support, stating that it reaffirms their confidence in the APC-led government.

APC LOGO
February 21, 2026

FG moves to establish armed forces medical college

Mr Boriowo said the initiative would also address manpower shortages within the armed forces and expand Nigeria’s overall medical training capacity.

Tunji Alausa
February 21, 2026

Japan boosts Lagos cholera response with $1.7 million medical supplies

Mr Hideo said that the projects were to strengthen emergency response.

Lagos State
February 20, 2026

Cholera: Japan donates medical supplies to strengthen Lagos’ preparedness

The commissioner commended the Japanese Government for complementing state interventions.

Cholera patients
February 20, 2026

Navy seizes 489kg of smuggled cannabis in Lagos

The commander explained that drugs handed over to the NDLEA were destroyed by burning after a court injunction had been obtained.

Cannabis 
February 20, 2026

Nigerian parents urged to report adverse vaccine reactions

The paediatrician said HIV-exposed infants should be evaluated before the commencement of immunisation.

Polio immunisation
February 20, 2026

NAFDAC seals 18 warehouses over expired products in Niger

NAFDAC said that the items recovered during the raid included expired non-alcoholic beverages, dairy milk, candies, bottled water and pasta valued at N100 million.

NAFDAC operatives
February 20, 2026

ECA urges African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa has urged African leaders to prioritise health sovereignty as a core economic strategy to reduce reliance on external aid.

Economic Commission for Africa