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First Lady inaugurates Gombe Health Summit

The First Lady Remi Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated the maiden Gombe Health Summit, conveyed by the state government to transform healthcare service delivery. The theme...

Why Sleep and Exercise Are Your Ultimate Self-Care Tools By: Aliyu Khadijah Gana In the fast-paced, demanding world we live...

By: Aliyu Khadijah Gana In the fast-paced, demanding world we live in, the term "self-care" has become a popular buzzword. We see it in...

Drink up: The essential role of water in your daily Health

By Zainab Mukhtar Madigawa Many people neglect to drink water consistently. It is not uncommon for individuals to consume water one day and completely...

FG restates commitment to sustainable health financing, universal coverage

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system to ensure Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. Dr Iziaq Salako,...

Moringa in Northern Nigeria: A Tree that Heals and Nourishes

By Khadija Hamisu Daninna Moringa, scientifically known as Moringa oleifera and locally called Zogale in Hausa, has been described in research as a miracle...

Ganye Yadiya: Tradition, Healing, and the Debate Between Culture, Medicine

By Musa Abdulsalam Saad Many assume that using local herbs for healing has disappeared in Northern Nigeria. However, a closer look at rural communities shows...

Modern Medicine vs. Traditional Remedies: Why People Still Struggle to Choose

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In Nigeria — and across much of Africa — health decisions often come down to a crossroads: the hospital or the...

Why Society Overlooks Honey for Sugar — And Why It Matters by Fatima Ibrahim Sani

By Fatima Ibrahim Sani In a world where health awareness is growing, it’s surprising that many people still prefer refined sugar over honey. Honey is...

Gov. Idris approves 6 months maternity leave for female workers

Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has approved the immediate implementation of a six-month maternity leave for pregnant women in the Kebbi State Civil Service. Idris...

Jigawa increases funding for free basic healthcare scheme

The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved increased funding for its free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic, which targets vulnerable and other residents across the...

Nurses give FG 7-day strike notice

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has given the Federal Government a 7-day notice, urging it to improve welfare, provide fair...

NARD urges better incentives to halt brain drain

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has warned that the ongoing brain drain of medical professionals will continue unless the government addresses the...

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NDLEA intercepts cocaine shipment from Brazil, detains ship, 20 Filipino crew members

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a commodity laden vessel- MV Nord Bosporus marked 9760110 from the port of...

Court Sentences Nnamdi Kanu To Life Imprisonment, Says IPOB Leader An ‘International Terrorist’

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment for...

ICPC Appoints John Okor Odey as New Spokesperson

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has named Deputy Director Mr. John Okor Odey as its new Spokesperson. The appointment was...

ICPC inaugurates new NFF-ACTU executive team

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday officially inaugurated the newly-appointed members of the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU)...