…media after sharing a personal milestone that captured the quiet heroism at the heart of healthcare work.Posting on X, Okegbemi announced that she successfully delivered six babies during the month of August, comprising four males and two females. Nurse celebrates not witnessing stillbirth or complications during deliv…
…did not come.Not during labor or delivery. Not even a text asking if the baby was healthy.By the next morning, I had mostly accepted it.I was in my hospital bed, sore, exhausted, and running on maybe forty minutes of sleep. My daughter, Rebecca, was asleep in the bassinet beside me with one fist tucked under her chin.…
…her estranged husband, were among the witnesses who testified about her fragile mental health during the trial. During closing arguments, Reddington, Clancy's lawyer, said she had made numerous pleas for help before the killings but had received "lousy medical care" from the doctors she consulted. After the murders at…
…such as the rising cost of living, food prices, transportation, electricity, education, healthcare and insecurity. “When those defending the government can no longer explain the difficulties ordinary families face, they turn to old political arguments. This does not address the concerns of Nigerians today,” the stateme…
…age of six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers, giving them the support required for healthy growth and development,” she said. Tinubu said the initiative was in line with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its objectives of improving food security, healthcare outcomes and the welfare of Nige…
…emergencies. The simulation brought together emergency responders, security agencies, health personnel, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders to test their readiness and coordination before, during and after disasters. Addressing participants at Odo Apo, Owu area of Abeokuta, Governor Dapo Abiodun s…
…confidence in his ability to lead the kingdom. Njokede prayed for wisdom, strength, good health and divine guidance for the new monarch, saying these would be necessary as he takes on the responsibilities of traditional leadership. He also appealed to the people to support the new Ajeh and put the interest of Ekwuoma a…
…at the core of education, not merely as an isolated skill but as a foundation for health, well-being, dignity and lifelong learning, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4. Adeyemi said literacy was no longer confined to the classroom, as it increasingly shaped how individuals understood information, made decision…
Nollywood actress Wumi Toriola broke down in tears in an emotional video shared on September 3, 2026, explaining that her YouTube channel was facing serious technical issuesThe actress said she had been quietly trying to resolve the problem on her own before finally opening up to fans, admitting she had already cried i…
…short the lives of many ex-officers. “Our challenges are enormous. Many of us suffer health complications due to neglect after retirement. The retirement benefits we receive are meagre. If I tell you what a Controller receives, you will be shocked,” he said. He linked poor welfare to early deaths. According to him, the…
…had been recorded in soil and groundwater remediation, mangrove restoration, public health interventions, and the provision of potable water. The minister described the return of aquatic life to local waterways as clear evidence of ecosystem recovery. “One of the most important developments is the evidence of ecosystem…
…for such a large family.” The father said although the birth attracted people to the healthcare facility to celebrate with the family, however, he remained concerned about the responsibilities that came with raising three newborns at once. “People have been coming to the hospital to share in our joy, but even though it…
…and spendings on children to ensure that allocations translate into improved education, healthcare, nutrition and other essential services. UNICEF made the call during a one-day Media Dialogue on Public Financing for Children organised by the Bauchi State Government, through the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning…
…define the destiny of the state, his administration pursued reconstruction, education, healthcare, agriculture, and human capital development. In the face of devastation, he chose the audacity of reconstruction. “Schools were built. Healthcare facilities were developed. Agriculture received attention. That decision to…
…State Government has commissioned six youth-friendly centres across selected primary healthcare facilities in the state to improve access to confidential, respectful and adolescent-responsive healthcare services. The centres, established with support from the Global Fund and implemented by Jhpiego through the Integrate…
…leaders, media organisations and law enforcement partners to ensure the safety and health of our citizens,” he stated. Also, in a concerted effort to tackle drug cultivation, Ofoyeju said enforcement officers identified and destroyed four cannabis farms across the state. According to him, the first farm, located at Igb…
…the city's mayor announced in a move designed to protect children's education and mental health. The prohibition, announced on Wednesday, September 2, will go into effect next week. The change is part of a sweeping overhaul of the use of technology in the US's largest school district, which enrolls roughly 900,000 stud…
…civil matter." "Chico DeBarge does not use drugs and has maintained a clean and healthy lifestyle for quite some time," his management said in a statement. James and Chico are members of the famous DeBarge musical family and were popular during the 1980s and 1990s. Chico has previously spoken publicly about his struggl…
…heat, and flooding, calling on disaster management agencies and agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors to prepare for heightened climate risks. by Linda Ikeji at 03/09/2026 9:42 AM | Share this Story
…high treatment costs, and limited access to specialist care, physician and public health advocate Dr Zainab Suleiman Buhari has said.Contents Buhari, in a special report on cancer in Nigeria, said the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem and actress and produce…
…and Medicine reviewed decades of data. They found no substantiated differences in health outcomes, including cancer and allergies, between populations that eat GM foods and those that don’t. The Genetic Literacy Project catalogued more than 280 science and health bodies worldwide, and over 3,000 peer-reviewed studies c…
…de corps.v. Upgrade of the Medical equipment/facilities to improve access to quality healthcare for personnel and their families. My vision is simple: a modern, professional Service must have infrastructure that matches its mandate. When officers work in an environment that respects their dignity, their productivity an…
…Working Group and Sustainability Plan Committee in Ibadan. He said the changing global health financing environment and donor transition had made it urgent for Oyo State to develop sustainable alternatives for financing HIV prevention, testing, treatment, care, and support. Adetunji said the state could no longer rely…
…regulatory reforms and their impact on local manufacturing and investment in Nigeria’s health products sector. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X account on Wednesday, Adeyeye spoke at the Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo 4.0, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Eko Hotels an…
…61 or older are exempt from this rule. Travellers must also complete an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form prior to arrival, a requirement that applies even to transit passengers passing through Nigerian airports.Nigerian authorities have also introduced a system for completing landing and departure cards online be…