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As the world marks World Pharmacists Day 2025 on Thursday, September 25, the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ogun State Branch, has called on Nigerians to recognize and appreciate the pivotal role of pharmacists in the healthcare system. The theme for this year’s celebration, “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”, has been described as a timely reflection […]
The federal government has begun laboratory investigations to determine the exact cause of a strange flesh-eating disease that has killed seven people in Malabo, Adamawa State. Dr AdDesign Olufemi, Acting National Coordinator of the National Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Programmed, disclosed this during an interview in Abuja. Olufemi said that as of September […]
In a remarkable act of community service, the Rafeeqee Foundation has provided free medical outreach to elderly residents in Odogbolu, Ijebu, Ogun State. The event, held at the Odogbolu Central Mosque, on Saturday, was in honour of the late Alhaja Barikisu Ayinke Ashabe and supported by her children and grandchildren. According to Mrs. Monsurat, a […]
Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended their indefinite strike action and are set to return to work on Monday, September 22, 2025, by 8 a.m. The announcement was made by the chapter president, Dr. George Ebong, during a media briefing. According to […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano State Command, has transferred 450,000 intercepted pills of Pregabalin capsules to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for further forensic and regulatory examination. Pregabalin, an anticonvulsant and pain-relief medication, has in recent years become one of the most widely abused prescription drugs in Nigeria. […]
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has called on the Federal Government to release the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to enable him to seek proper medical attention. This is as Azuta-Mbata called on Igbos across the country to ensure they register in the ongoing […]
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa says she has forgiven the TikTok content creator who falsely accused her of being HIV positive. In July, Amusa had threatened legal action against Olaoluwa Segun, known on TikTok as unofficial_olas001, after he named her among five Nigerian actors he alleged were living with HIV. The actress debunked the claim, explaining […]
MTN Foundation and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have launched a 24/7 psychosocial support helpline, 08010203040, to connect Nigerians with professional psychologists for free counselling in multiple local languages. The initiative was unveiled in Kaduna on Monday during a stakeholders’ workshop on teachers’ training, where it was disclosed that the helpline is a key […]
Resident doctors resumed work Sunday after suspending their nationwide strike, but NARD insists key welfare issues and unpaid arrears remain unresolved, accusing government of short-changing doctors. Oyo Govt accused of ‘selective injustice’ at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital Resident doctors suspend strike, but welfare demands remain unmet Union warns of worsening brain drain as poor pay, manpower […]
Resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory have commenced an indefinite strike over what they described as government’s failure to address their demands. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its General Secretary, Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), FCTA, Agbor Affiong, the union said the decision followed an Emergency General Meeting held on […]
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