NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Cannabis Smuggling from Ghana
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos-based pastor accused of masterminding large-scale cannabis shipments into Nigeria has been arrested after months on the run. Prophet Adefolusho Aanu-Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of The Turn of Mercy Church, was detained on Sunday 3 August at his church in Okun […]
Marwa Calls for United Front Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Banditry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, has called for urgent collective action by families, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders to curb the growing menace of drug abuse, cultism, and banditry among Nigerian youths. He stated this while speaking at a seminar by the […]
Tinubu Orders Immediate Free Healthcare for Low-Income Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of the free healthcare access programme for low-income retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). He describes it as a cornerstone of his administration’s social protection agenda and a vital step in safeguarding the dignity of senior citizens. The President also direct the prompt […]
Africa Must Invest Locally in Digital Health to Achieve Universal Coverage
By: Julian Osamoto Stakeholders in the health sector have called on African nations to prioritise local funding and leadership in digital health solutions to improve public health outcomes and reduce dependence on foreign aid. The call was made during the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2025 in Abuja, organised by eHealth Africa, which brought together government […]
Labour Minister Urges Nurses,Midwives to Shelve Planned Strike, Embrace Dialogue
By Chinedu Echianu The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has appealed to the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) to suspend their proposed strike and engage in continued dialogue with the government. In a meeting held Tuesday, the Minister urged the health workers to consider the far-reaching implications of industrial […]
Africa’s First Brain Health Summit Launches in Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan In a landmark effort to address the growing burden of brain-related illnesses in Africa, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare—alongside Brain and Spine Foundation Africa—has launched the first-ever Africa Neurological Health Summit in Abuja. The summit which took place on Tuesday has as theme: Policy and Advocacy in Healthcare: Bridging […]
Nigerian Nurses to Begin Nationwide Strike July 30
By Aremu Toyeebaht As tensions rise in Nigeria’s embattled healthcare system, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has announced a seven-day nationwide warning strike, beginning Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. The strike, which the union says is the result of decades of neglect, is expected to shut down healthcare services […]
NMA Threatens Nationwide Shutdown of Medical Services,Issues Final Warning
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has issued a stark warning to the Federal Government, raising alarm over the deteriorating state of the nation’s healthcare system and a controversial government policy it says threatens the welfare of medical professionals. With its 21-day ultimatum set to expire on July 23, the association is urging […]
Cross River Endorses Health Law Reform to Boost Emergency Preparedness
By: Julian Osamoto Cross River State has endorsed a major legal reform aimed at strengthening its public health emergency response, following the validation of its 2025 Public Health Legal Assessment Report. The report, developed in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and the international health organisation Resolve to Save Lives […]
HOMEF Hails Nigeria’s Biodiversity Plan, Calls for Stronger GMO Controls
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has commended the Federal Government for approving the revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) 2025–2030, describing it as a major step toward safeguarding Nigeria’s environment. The organisation, however, urged authorities to back the policy with concrete actions, particularly in regulating genetically modified organisms […]