The New Ebola Strain: Why We Need To Stay Alert

More than a decade after West Africa battled one of the deadliest Ebola outbreaks in history, the emergence of a new strain of...

Substance Abuse Constitutes Grave Security Threat – Enugu Governor Mbah

Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has issued a strong warning that substance abuse represents a major threat to Nigeria’s national security, education, economy,...

FG, FAO Launch $350,000 Project to Combat Bird Flu Outbreaks

The Federal Government, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation, has launched a $350,000 intervention project aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s response to...

Lagos Launches 500-Tree Planting Drive to Combat Urban Heat

Deborah Adeyefa
Jun 8, 2026
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The Lagos State Government has launched a new tree-planting initiative aimed at reducing the effects of rising temperatures and promoting environmental sustainability across...

Africa CDC, WHO Unveil $518m Joint Ebola Response Plan

Deborah Adeyefa
Jun 8, 2026
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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched a six-month preparedness and response...

Fertility Foundation Expands Support for Women as Cost of IVF Soars

Deborah Adeyefa
Jun 8, 2026
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As the cost of fertility treatment continues to rise in Nigeria, putting assisted reproduction beyond the reach of many families, the Olaronke Thaddeus...

Eugenia Abu: Don’t Delay Marriage, Childbearing for Career

Nick Udenta
Jun 6, 2026
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Veteran broadcaster Eugenia Abu has offered career advice to aspiring female journalists interested in following her path. Ms Abu was a guest...

Children Worst Hit as Cholera Cases Rise to 5,260

Deborah Adeyefa
Jun 5, 2026
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Children under the age of five have emerged as the most affected group in Nigeria’s ongoing cholera outbreak, which has recorded 5,260 suspected...

CAPPA Commends Senate Over Proposed Sugary Drinks Tax Reform

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has praised the Senate for approving legislation aimed at reforming the tax structure on Sugar-Sweetened...

FG Steps Up Border Screening as Ebola Risk Monitoring Intensifies

The Federal Government has intensified health surveillance at airports, seaports and land borders following renewed concerns over Ebola virus disease outbreaks in parts...

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