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Bill prohibiting health workers’ strike may be reintroduced –Lawmaker

The House of Representatives member who sponsored a withdrawn bill that sought to stop health workers from embarking on protests, Simon Atigwe, says he may consider reintroducing the bill.

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NAFDAC seizes Aphrodisiacs in Kaduna

NAFDAC said on Monday that it seized various brands of unregistered aphrodisiacs in Kaduna.

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Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 48, 20 health workers infected

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Sunday, confirmed that 20 health workers had been infected with the Lassa fever since the beginning of the year, while the death toll had increased to 48.

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FG sets up committee to curb strike, brain drain in health sector

The Federal Government has set up a committee on health sector reform to look at issues in the sector such as strikes and brain drain, the Chief Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre in Abuja, Prof. Saad Ahmed, has said.

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Tension Under Ikeja Bridge As Protests And Pro-Tinubu Rally Hold Simultaneously In Lagos

Tension briefly escalated under the Ikeja Bridge in Lagos on Friday as two different groups held separate rallies at the same location, leading to a contest over control of the protest ground. One of the rallies was organised by civil society organisations and human rights activists to highlight...

Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0 In Fiery World Cup Opener As Three Players See Red

Mexico kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in a dramatic opening match at the iconic Azteca Stadium. The game was packed with controversy as Brazilian referee Wilton Sampaio issued three red cards, with South Africa finishing the match...

Omoyele Sowore Hospitalised After Police Disperse Protesters With Tear Gas In Abuja

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, was reportedly hospitalised on Friday after collapsing during a Democracy Day protest at Unity Fountain in Abuja. The incident occurred after police officers moved to disperse demonstrators who had gathered to protest worsening insecurity, economic challenges, and what they...