Thursday, 09 July, 2026

Category: Health


The World Health Organization on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Announcing the decision, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus cited rising cases, cross-border spread and significant uncertainties Read more…


By Ijeoma John, Nnewi The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra State has taken a new turn in healthcare delivery as 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was installed and commissioned by NNPC Foundation Limited. The Ultra-modern MRI system Read more…


By Uzo Ugwunze Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has paid glowing tribute to Nigerian nurses, describing them as unsung heroes whose compassion and dignity continue to transform healthcare delivery. She also lauded the nurses for their contributions Read more…


Many people were killed and several others wounded at Ndang village in Fan district of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau when gunmen attacked villagers conducting a mass burial of seven victims of last night’s attack in the community. Read more…


Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. Eneramo, 40, was playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the television area of Kaduna when the tragic incident occurred on Friday. He Read more…


The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed that 12 people died in a petrol tanker explosion in Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, disclosed this in a telephone conversation Read more…


The Presidency has clarified that former Finance Minister Wale Edun and Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa resigned voluntarily, debunking reports that they were sacked and rumours of dismissal by President Bola Tinubu. In a State House press release, Special Adviser Read more…


Several persons, including soldiers, are feared dead following a fresh bandit attack on Kemanji community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State yesterday. The attack adds to a growing wave of violence in Kaiama Local Government Area. On April 10, Read more…


Six persons have been killed, while eight others sustained injuries following two separate attacks on two communities in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas, Plateau State. In the first incident, four persons were killed and five others injured during Read more…


The Federal Government has defended the April 11 airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force on the Jilli axis in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State, describing it as a “precision, intelligence-led” operation aimed at dismantling a major terrorist stronghold. Read more…


.. Outlines his Scorecard in NOA By Uzo Ugwunze The Immediate past Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) Anambra State chapter Chairman, Dr Ezeanowai in a chat with our reporter urged people to undergo regular health check ups and endeavour to always Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Nnewi Union in Atlanta Georgia USA has on Tuesday splashed a whooping ten million Naira on awaiting bill settlement patients at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi, Anambra State. Thirty one indigent patients actually benefited from Read more…