NDA urges stronger oral health policies The Nigerian Dental Association (NDA) has called for urgent reforms in oral health policy and better access to healthcare across the country. The association also urged stronger national strategies to address noma, trauma-related conditions, and other preventable diseases affecting vulnerable communities. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja…
Africa begins HIV prevention with the first public rollout of lenacapavir, a new injectable drug. South Africa, Eswatini, and Zambia started administering the twice-yearly injection this week. Lenacapavir has shown remarkable results, reducing the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9%. Health experts describe the rollout as a major breakthrough for the region, which…
Operatives from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency raided a hideout in Lagos. They targeted a group that hid illegal drugs in holiday packaging. This action disrupted a major distribution network. The Clever Disguise Criminals packaged Canadian Loud, a potent cannabis strain, as Christmas cookies. They used colorful sachets with snack labels to fool buyers….
The NNPC Joint Venture donated $300,000 to the National Hospital in Abuja. This generous act supports cancer treatment. Officials presented the funds during a special event. The Donation Ceremony Leaders from NNPC and Renaissance gathered in Abuja. Oluwaseyi Omotowa, Chief Upstream Investment Officer at NNPC Upstream Investment Management Services, led the presentation. Nkechi Anaedobe represented…
NDLEA officers launched a targeted operation against a major opioids cartel in Lagos. They dismantled the group through intelligence led actions. This move prevented the spread of harmful drugs during the festive season. Operation Details Special Operations Unit members conducted raids on November 19 and 20, 2025. First they arrested two suspects at Apple Junction…
In a major push for mental health reform, the Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Community of Mental Health Providers (LCP) Directory, a Ministry-led platform designed to centralize and expand access to mental health services across the state. The new Directory offers a comprehensive registry of mental health practitioners and organizations in Lagos and…
On this year’s World Toilet Day, Harpic, Nigeria’s leading toilet-cleaning brand under Reckitt, reaffirmed its dedication to improving sanitation and hygiene nationwide. The announcement came during activities marking the Day, themed “We Will Always Need the Toilet”, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Lagos State Government. According to…
Authorities crack down on illegal online drug sales. NDLEA arrests a young influencer for peddling cannabis-infused treats. The Arrest Unfolds NDLEA officers arrested 19 year old Praise Nwogu in Benin City. She hails from Imo State. Additionally they nabbed her accomplice, 25 year old Ebong Oghosa from Akwa Ibom. The operation occurred on November 22,…
In Lagos recently, drug traffickers were seen to hide drugs in counterfeit flight passes by officials of the NDLEA. The trend shows drug dealers adopt new methods to sell their wares. The Shocking Discovery Agents tracked dispatch networks in Lagos and found the hidden drugs. They uncovered 2.6 kilograms of Colorado, a synthetic cannabis strain….
Nigeria recorded over 24 million confirmed malaria cases in the first nine months of 2025, according to the 2025 National Health Statistics Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The report shows a steady increase in people presenting with fever and testing positive for malaria using Rapid Diagnostic Tests and microscopy…
