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FG Starts Strategic Health Budget Alignment With States

In a bid to significantly improve healthcare deliverables across the country, the federal government of Nigeria has commenced the process of getting the states to align with its budget reforms in the health sector.

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NAFDAC Seizes Expired Drugs Worth N15m In Jos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday seized expired pharmaceutical products worth N15 million from a pharmacy in...

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Infant Mortality: Pneumonia, Diarrhoea Major Causes

Pneumonia, malaria and diarrhoea have been identified as major causes of death among children under five years in the country, according to a consultant paediatrician at Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh.

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WHO Warns Against Abuse Of Antibiotics

The World Health Organisation has warned that the misuse of antibiotics is denting their efficacy and spawning resistant bacteria which could be responsible for 10 million deaths worldwide by 2050.

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Nigeria’s Most Expensive States: Where Income Faces Toughest Challenge

Nigerians face just how tough it is to stay afloat in certain states. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the national inflation rate may have slightly eased to 23.7% in April 2025, but this national average barely tells the full story. Enugu State, for example,...

DR Congo Removes Former President’s Immunity To Face Treason Charges

The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to remove the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, clearing the path for his prosecution over alleged support for rebel groups in the eastern region. Officials have charged Kabila with treason and war crimes, claiming there is a...

Lagos One Month Rent Plan: Matters Arising

News of a possible one-month rent payment plan in Lagos has caught the attention of many residents across the state. In a city where securing accommodation often requires paying up to two or three years' rent in advance, the Lagos State Government’s proposal to introduce monthly and...