Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mourns the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi. The boy died on January 7, 2026, after procedures at Euracare Hospital in Lagos. This event raises serious questions about medical practices in Nigeria. The Incident Adichie took her son to the hospital on January 6 for an MRI scan and central line…
Nigeria’s government has introduced state specific emergency hotlines. These numbers support the national 112 line for medical services and ambulances. Authorities created them to speed up responses in local areas. As a result, residents now access help faster during crises. Purpose of the Initiative The National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System leads this effort….
Kano State faces a severe malnutrition problem. Officials report that at least 469 children died from malnutrition between January and July 2025. This alarming figure highlights the urgent need for action. Stunting affects 51.9 percent of children in the state. Professor Ruqayya Aliyu Yusuf from Bayero University Kano shared these details. She presented her paper…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has confirmed plans to resume its industrial action on Monday, January 12, 2026, after the Federal Government failed to resolve key welfare and professional issues. According to the association, unresolved commitments forced the decision despite earlier engagements. Decision Follows Emergency NEC Meeting NARD announced the plan after its…
The Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency carried out a successful joint operation. The partners intercepted 30.1 kilograms of cocaine at Apapa Port in Lagos. This happened on the first working day of the year, which was January 2, 2026. The drugs came on the ship MV Aruna, which…
Health authorities in the UK introduce the chickenpox vaccine in the traditional immunization schedule of children. They roll out this program on January 1, 2026. The MMRV vaccine is administered to children, protecting them against the diseases of measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. The health department sends an invitation to parents. The infants receive their…
NAFDAC releases a public alert about fake Kiss condoms circulating in Nigeria. The agency identifies these counterfeit products as a major threat to public health. Officials act quickly to inform citizens through various channels. Additionally, the alert specifies that these fakes fail to meet required standards. NAFDAC urges people to check products carefully before purchase….
NDLEA operatives seized 1.50 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 75 parcels of cold-water starch sachets at Lagos airport. Authorities discovered the UK-bound consignment during routine checks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport export shed. This action thwarted a sophisticated smuggling attempt. Further, agents arrested three cargo handlers on December 20, 2025. The suspects include Jubrin…
Mensah Omolola, a social media user and cancer patient popularly known on X (formerly Twitter) as AuntieEsther, has died after a prolonged battle with breast cancer. News of her death emerged on Saturday night, triggering widespread grief on social media. Many Nigerians had followed her health journey closely over the past weeks. The confirmation came…
Bengaluru police arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian woman named Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa during a routine check. Officers from the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch acted on intelligence about her drug activities. They intercepted her at a bus stand after she traveled from Mumbai. The Concealment Method Authorities discovered 121 grams of cocaine hidden inside…
