The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has discovered a new and highly potent strain of cannabis, identified as “California Loud,” in Lagos State. The discovery comes shortly after the agency uncovered a secret laboratory at Ajao Estate, Isolo, where a synthetic variant of cannabis known as “Colorado” was being produced inside a residential building….
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has commenced an indefinite strike across the country to press home its long-standing demands to the Federal Government. The development, announced on Saturday, has led to the closure of several hospitals and disruption of medical services nationwide. NARD President, Dr Mohammad Suleiman, disclosed the decision in a statement…
The Katsina Sexual Assault Referral Centre has recorded a total of 110 cases of sexual assault since its establishment in December 2023. The disclosure was made by the Permanent Secretary, Department of Girl Child Education and Child Development, Aminu Badaru-Jikamshi, during the opening of a three-day training session in Katsina on Tuesday. Out of the…
The Federal Government has announced an increase in the National Health Insurance capitation fee from ₦750 to ₦1,450 per person, aimed at expanding affordable healthcare access and achieving coverage for 44 million Nigerians by 2030. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Saturday via a post on X (formerly…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the alleged use of harmful chemicals such as formalin, sniper, and kerosene in preserving frozen foods and other consumables sold in Nigeria. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Chike Okafor during plenary, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. While…
The Kano State Government has shut down a popular shisha lounge, Arfat, located along Abdullahi Bayero Road, for alleged violation of state laws prohibiting shisha smoking. The closure followed a joint operation carried out by the Kano State Tourism Board in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and the Kano State Police…
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has called on residents to embrace proper hand hygiene practices as part of efforts to build healthier communities. The call was made by the Director of NOA in Osun State, Adebiyi Stephen Adefarasin, in a statement marking the 2025 World Handwashing Day, celebrated annually on October 15….
The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare services through the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services, IMPACT, Project, saying the initiative is already yielding positive results across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, disclosed that 75 primary healthcare centres were currently being revamped,…
The Abia State Government has revealed that the rate of preventable blindness in the state surpasses the national average, calling for urgent and collective measures to address the challenge. The Administrator of the Abia State Eye Health Management Bureau, Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi, disclosed this on Thursday during the 2025 World Sight Day commemoration held in…
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd.), has clarified that the agency is not opposed to the controlled export of cannabis oil but remains firmly against its domestic use in Nigeria. Marwa stated this while addressing participants at a stakeholders’ workshop themed…
