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Health

January 2, 2026

Ebonyi governor’s wife pledges safe delivery for pregnant women

Mrs Nwifuru presented a cash gift and other items to Cynthia Igwe, the mother of the first babies and others born shortly after them.

Mary-Maudline Nwifuru
January 2, 2026

China imposes tax on condoms, other contraceptives to increase birth rate

Chinese authorities have imposed a 13 per cent tax on condoms, contraceptive drugs and devices in a bid to boost the dwindling birth rate in the country.

Chinese babies
January 1, 2026

Gynaecologist cautions women against ‘cryptic pregnancy’ fraud

Ms Lewu noted that the journey to having children varied from woman to woman and from family to family.

Pregnant Woman
January 1, 2026
December 31, 2025

SPECIAL: Inside Abuja, Nigeria’s capital overshadowed by ‘smelling’ heaps of garbage

The Gazette also spoke with residents who registered their displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on streets.

Photo of President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike super imposed on photos of waste littering Abuja streets (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
December 30, 2025

UNICEF advocates increased investment in Katsina children

Mr Farah commended the Katsina State government for strengthening its planning and budgeting systems.

Children in Borno
December 30, 2025

Malnutrition Crisis: Red Cross supports Katsina with 600,000 RUTF

Bala Abdullahi-Hussaini, the secretary of the state branch of the organisation, disclosed this on Monday during a meeting with journalists in Katsina.

Red Cross officials
December 30, 2025

Explosion rocks general hospital in Kebbi, police say no casualties

Police command in Kebbi has confirmed an early morning explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in Kebbi, on Tuesday.

Image of an Explosion used to Illustrate story
December 29, 2025

Unwanted Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about fake Kiss condoms in circulation

The agency warned the public about the dangers of using the counterfeit condom brand.

NAFDAC
December 29, 2025

Bauchi govt vaccinates 3.7 million children against measles, rubella

Mr Sani said the exercise targeted children aged nine to 59 months and achieved 100 per cent coverage, surpassing the projected child population.

Polio vaccination