The Rivers State Police Command has commenced investigations into the activities of two suspected cultists apprehended during a security operation at the University of Port […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
NAFDAC destroys N15bn fake drugs
To intensify its campaign against counterfeit and unsafe medicines in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in his operation […]
NCDC raises alarm as Lassa fever fatality rate climbs despite fewer cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has expressed concern over a rise in deaths from Lassa fever this year, even though the […]
Fubara enforces apex court ruling, sacks key govt officials
After the political tussle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesome Wike, came to an end following the halting of […]
IHS Nigeria, FCT partner on clean energy, public health
iNigeria’s drive to tackle climate change and improve public health has gained momentum with a new partnership between IHS Nigeria and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deliver clean energy solutions and community environmental projects in Abuja.
Bayelsa APC accuses national leadership of neglect
Leaders and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State have called on the party’s national leadership to address what they described as […]
Ebola: DR Congo records 42% mortality rate, WHO warns of regional risk
An Ebola outbreak declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo in early September has left 42 people dead from 64 confirmed infections, the World Health […]
Stigma, myths threaten Africa’s Mpox response despite high vaccine demand – Africa CDC
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has cautioned that misinformation and stigma continue to undermine Mpox response efforts across the continent, […]
Lagos pharmacists push for greater recognition in healthcare
Lagos pharmacists have stressed that their profession remains Nigeria’s most underutilised healthcare resource despite being the most accessible point of care for millions of citizens. […]
GPs warn of safety risks as govt enforces online booking rollout
General practitioners (GP) have raised the alarm over patient safety after the government confirmed that every practice in England must keep online booking systems open […]