Health Abuja doctors commence three-day strike January 22, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Following the three-week ultimatum issued last year over the unpaid salaries, allowances, and other demands, the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD FCTA), has begun a three-day…
Health Tanzanian President vows to tackle Marburg virus outbreak January 21, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The President of the Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Samia Hassan, has pledged to address the reoccurred Marburg virus disease outbreak in the northwestern Kagera region of the country. Her…
Health FG launches National Health Fellows Programme for youths across 774 LGAs January 21, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Federal Government (FG) has launched the National Health Fellows Program for youths aged 25 to 35 across all 774 local government areas in Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, the president’s spokesperson,…
Nigeria News Rivers Boat Mishap: 19 rescued, 3 dead including toddler January 21, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Tragedy has struck Rivers State after a boat carrying 22 passengers from Port Harcourt to Bonny capsized into the Bonny waterway. On Tuesday, the spokesperson of Rivers State Command, Grace…
Nigeria News Gunmen shoot cleric dead inside Ogun church January 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu Unknown gunmen has reportedly killed a Shepherd-in-charge of a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), identified as Yomi Adetula, in Idiroko Border town of the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun…
Health Police arrest husband for pouring hot oil on wife in Ogun January 19, 2025 Helen Okechukwu With the alarming rate of domestic violence among spouses, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Owode Egba Division has arrested Sholola Kazeem, the husband of Mutiat, for allegedly pouring…
Health WHO Seeks $1.5 Billion for 2025 Health Emergency Response January 18, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a $1.5 billion Health Emergency Appeal (HEA) for 2025 to fund health interventions worldwide deveining it as the primary factors fueling prolonged health…
Health NAFDAC seals Abuja Pharmacy for selling expired drugs worth million January 18, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed an Abuja pharmacy for allegedly selling expired and unregistered drugs worth over seven million naira. The aim…
Nigeria News Police arrest two suspects for alleged child trafficking in Edo January 18, 2025 Helen Okechukwu The Ondo State Police Command has announced the apprehension of two alleged child traffickers, Mr. Lukman Isiaka and Abosede Olanipekun, for stealing and selling an 18-month-old boy. This information shared…
Health Exclusive Interview: Expert warns untreated tooth decay can be life-threatening January 18, 2025 Helen Okechukwu In this interview with New Daily Prime, Dr. Esther Wodi, a dentist with eight years of experience, currently practices at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) and Sonabel Medical Centre…
