In a show of federal solidarity and institutional collaboration, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has lauded the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for their united and intensified efforts in combating the influx and abuse
The Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board (LSPHCB) has paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Lagos Chapter, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, as part of efforts to strengthen community engagement and health advocacy at the grassroots level. Led by top officials of the Board, the visit was aimed at deepening
On this year’s World Environment Day themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has joined millions worldwide in calling for urgent and collective action to protect the environment. In her message, the First Lady highlighted plastic pollution as one of the most critical
In a decisive move to curb the dangers posed by seasonal flooding, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed rapid response teams to 15 states across the federation identified as high-risk zones for flooding. This strategic deployment, which comes ahead of the peak of Nigeria’s rainy season, is aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness, enhancing
In this week’s edition of Healthy Naija Weekly, the spotlight is on a growing but often overlooked crisis: the mental health challenges Nigerian men face behind closed doors. While many carry the weight of expectations with an outward show of strength, a deeper look reveals that countless men are silently battling depression, anxiety, and emotional
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its full backing for the nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled to take place in October 2025, with a strong promise to provide strategic communication and advocacy support aimed at enhancing public awareness and uptake. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed strong support for the national campaign to introduce the Measles-Rubella vaccine into the country’s routine immunization schedule. This move is aimed at boosting child health and preventing preventable diseases among vulnerable populations. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, reaffirmed the government’s commitment while receiving a
Tragedy was narrowly averted on Tuesday, June 3, when a telecommunications mast belonging to IHS Towers collapsed on a residential building in Unity Estate, Alagbole area of Ogun State, leaving the property’s landlord injured. The incident, which occurred around 2:39 p.m., followed a heavy rainstorm accompanied by thunder that reportedly struck the structure. The mast,
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2025 — First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has officially launched the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCiN), a nationwide initiative aimed at eradicating cervical cancer as a public health threat by 2030. The campaign was inaugurated at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, with key stakeholders from
Amid growing global concern over the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), key players in Nigeria’s health sector converged today in Lagos for a strategic dialogue aimed at mobilising the private sector in the national response to this escalating public health challenge. The event, held as part of this year’s World Health Expo Lagos (WHX
