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The Kwara State Government will begin the rollout of the new combined Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine on October 9, aiming to reduce childhood deaths and prevent birth defects caused by rubella during pregnancy. The new vaccine, which protects against both measles and rubella (German measles), is being introduced into Nigeria’s routine immunisation system for children aged […]
At least 400 Nigerians have died from cholera and Lassa fever outbreaks between January and September 2025, according to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The WHO reports that 234 people died from cholera, with over 9,700 cases recorded between January and August. […]
Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has issued a strong warning to residents in riverine communities to relocate immediately as four major dams– Shiroro, Jebba, Kainji, and Zungeru – begin releasing excess water. The alert, issued in Minna on Thursday, warns of imminent and potentially catastrophic flooding in areas downstream of the hydroelectric dams. The […]
The Director-General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye has said that the destruction of ₦15bn worth of fake and expired drugs will stop them from re-entering Nigeria’s markets. The DG said the move was part of NAFDAC’s continued efforts to protect public health by ensuring that only safe and quality products are available for Nigerians. The […]
Experts have weighed in on Nigeria’s political framework, offering a comparative analysis between the presidential and parliamentary systems of government. Their insights suggest that the parliamentary system may offer a more efficient, inclusive, and development-driven path forward for the nation. Speaking on Political Podium, a special Independence Day edition aired on Radio Nigeria Positive FM, […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark the nation’s 65th Independence Day. Citizens are urged to unite under the theme- “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.” The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating rabies in Nigeria by 2030, rolling out a nationwide vaccination and awareness campaign as part of activities to mark World Rabies Day 2025. Speaking at a joint ministerial briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described rabies as “one of the […]
More than 1,000 school children in Indonesia reportedly fell ill this week after consuming government-provided free school lunches, in what officials have described as the latest in a series of food poisoning outbreaks connected to a national nutrition programme. Officials from the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) stated that the incident was caused by a technical […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that there is no conclusive scientific evidence linking autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to the use of paracetamol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy or to childhood vaccinations. This comes as part of WHO’s ongoing effort to combat misinformation and support evidence-based health decisions. WHO urges pregnant women to follow medical advice, […]
At least ten people have now been confirmed dead following the Afriland Towers fire outbreak in Lagos Island. The fire, which reportedly started in the inverter room in the basement around 1:30 PM on Tuesday, quickly spread, filling the building with thick smoke. Six of the victims were staff members of United Capital, a financial […]
