Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

July 23, 2026

Adamawa, UNICEF inaugurate first 1,000 days nutrition project

She described the first 1,000 days of life as the foundation for healthy growth and lifelong development.

Adamawa state logo
July 23, 2026

About 470 million people in Americas have neurological disorders: WHO Report

The study also found that age-adjusted death rates have declined since 1990, meaning more people now survive these conditions.

Neurological disorder
July 23, 2026

NAFDAC arrests suspected counterfeit alcohol producer in Benin

During questioning by officials at the scene, Mr Okafor admitted producing three alcoholic drink brands, including Eagle, Lord, and Chelsea.

NAFDAC arrests suspected counterfeit alcohol producer
July 22, 2026

WHO commends Ebonyi as FGM drops to 20.4%

Mr Ogbueli described the decline as a major milestone in efforts to end FGM.

WHO
July 22, 2026

Nigerian pharmacist Olushola Yusuf convicted of drug trafficking, flooding Florida community with 335,000 oxycodone pills

Ms Yusuf charged “extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and customers who travelled long distances, and put profit ahead of patients”.

Olushola Yusuf
July 22, 2026

MSF raises alarm over rising cholera cases in Borno

Mr Yakubu said MSF currently supports two cholera treatment centres and five cholera treatment units.

Borno State
July 22, 2026

Soludo’s wife urges sleep, exercise for healthy brain

Anambra’s first lady, Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles to enhance their brain health.

Nonye Soludo
July 21, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak: No product tested positive, Taylor Farms says

Taylor Farms insisted none of its branded salads or kits was associated with the outbreak.

Taylor Farms
July 21, 2026

NAFDAC blacklists Onifam laboratories, MD, directors over regulatory violations 

Mrs Adeyeye noted that the blacklist would remain in force until otherwise directed by NAFDAC management.

NAFDAC
July 21, 2026

LASU don recommends integrated trauma care system in Lagos

Mr Adewole advocated institutionalising orthopaedic subspeciality training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.