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Health

August 18, 2026

Consumer protection council seizes multimillion-naira expired products from Kano supermarket

A supermarket, SUFAYE Investment, has handed over damaged and expired products worth over N28 million to the Kano State Consumer Protection Council for disposal.

Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC)
August 18, 2026

Ogogo: AGN urges actors to undergo regular medical check-ups

Nollywood actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan is battling stage four cancer, according to his daughter, Shakirat Taiwo. Ms Taiwo appeared in a video crying and begging for help.

Hassan Ogogo
August 18, 2026

Zero-dose Emergency: Nigerian mothers get N1,000 per shot incentive to immunise children with six-hour trek to clinic

An economic downturn and the high cost of care for families and newborns could force mothers to skip immunisation shots, especially on days when finances are tight.

Mother and child at the vaccination center
August 18, 2026

NIC unveils initiative to professionalise caregiving in Nigeria

The National Institute of Caregivers has unveiled a national initiative to strengthen professional caregiving in the country.

Older Nigerians
August 18, 2026

Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in DR Congo’s history

WHO says Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is now the deadliest the country has ever faced.

Ebola clinic in DRC
August 17, 2026

FG, ICPC set up task team to tackle corruption in health sector

The permanent secretary described the partnership with ICPC as timely and important. 

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
August 17, 2026

Kwara unveils roadmap to tackle viral hepatitis

Kwara State government on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive viral hepatitis elimination roadmap.

Kwara State
August 17, 2026

Kano cancer centre offers free radiotherapy to indigent patients

The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano.

Kano Cancer Treatment Centre
August 17, 2026

Resident doctors commend Uba Sani on welfare

NARD said Mr Sani has shown commitment to improving resident doctors’ conditions through better remuneration, infrastructure, manpower development, and working conditions.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 16, 2026

Lagos council provides free healthcare to 350 Elepe residents

Mr Olowu commended residents for their impressive turnout.

Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) secretariat