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Twin Sisters, Both Medical Professionals, Die Two Days Apart
A Nigerian family has been thrown into mourning following the deaths of twin sisters who were both medical professionals and died just two days apart. The…
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NHIA Urges Women to Prioritise Early Breast Cancer Detection
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has called on Nigerian women to prioritise early detection of breast cancer as the Federal Government expands efforts to improve…
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NAFDAC Seizes N300m Worth of Banned Alcoholic Drinks in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated alcoholic beverages estimated at N300 million during enforcement operations across major markets in…
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Kaduna Expands Mental Health Services to Primary Healthcare Centres
The Kaduna State Government has expanded access to mental health care by integrating services into primary healthcare centres across the state. The Director-General of the Kaduna…
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NOA Urges Nigerians to Seek Prompt Treatment for Meningitis
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to seek immediate medical attention when symptoms of meningitis appear, warning that bacterial meningitis can become fatal within…
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Plateau Govt Intensifies Efforts To Prevent Avoidable Blindness
The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing preventable blindness and improving access to quality eye care services across the state. The Commissioner for…
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Bauchi Launches Awareness Campaign On Family Planning, Childbirth Spacing
The Bauchi State Government has joined the global observance of the 2026 World Contraception Day with a campaign focused on improving awareness and access to family…
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NDLEA Busts Nigerian-Mexican Meth Lab In Enugu, Arraigns Two Suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered an alleged Nigerian-Mexican drug trafficking network operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Eziama community, Obeagu, Awgu Local…
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Kano Government Upgrades Five PHCs To General Hospitals
The Kano State Government has approved the conversion of five Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) into General Hospitals as part of efforts to expand access to quality…
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Lagos Government Trains 341 Retiring Workers On Life After Service
The Lagos State Government has advised 341 officers nearing retirement from the Unified Local Government Service to begin making proper plans for life after their years…