How my son died in Lagos hospital – Chimamanda opens up
Renowned Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has shared a heartbreaking account of how her 21-month-old son, Nkanu Nnamdi, died after a hospital visit in Lagos. In a statement released on Saturday, she said her son passed away on January 7, 2026, following complications from a medical procedure. She believes the incident could have been avoided […]
Nigerian nurses begin nationwide strike today
Nurses across Nigeria have started a nationwide warning strike today, July 30, 2025.The strike is led by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Federal Health Institutions Sector. The strike began at midnight after a 15-day ultimatum given to the federal government ended without any response. NANNM-FHI Chairman, Morakinyo Rilwan, said on Monday, […]
I won’t buy ₦150bn Jet when 80% of health centres aren’t functioning — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to buy a new presidential jet. Obi said it made no sense to spend ₦150 billion on a luxury jet when most Nigerians are still struggling to access basic healthcare and other essential services. Speaking during an interview on Sunday […]
Breast cancer: Early detention will reduce mortality rate in Nigeria – ACPN
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has said that finding breast cancer early can help reduce the number of women who die from it in Nigeria. This message was shared by the ACPN Chairman in Oyo State, Pharmacist Adebayo Gbadamosi, during a one-day training on breast care awareness. The event was organised by […]
Poverty Level Has Reached 75 Percent In Nigeria – Obi Laments
Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed his concern over the alarming poverty rate in Nigeria. According to him, 75% of Nigerians are now living in extreme poverty, and he believes this issue is the result of years of poor decision-making by the government. In a post shared on social […]
NARD replies Pastor Poju Oyemade over claim of doctors getting trained on N500,000 throughout their program
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has responded strongly to a statement made by Pastor Poju Oyemade, who claimed that doctors in Nigeria are trained on just N500,000 throughout their studies. In their statement, NARD said this information is not true. They pointed to a published study by Osoba et al. (2021) in the […]
Pregnant woman dies after hospital allegedly denies treatment over N500,000 deposit
A tragic incident has sparked outrage after a pregnant woman, Kemi Akinbobola, reportedly died because a private hospital refused to treat her without a N500,000 deposit. The heartbreaking story was shared on Instagram by her husband, Akinbobola Folajimi. In an emotional video, Kemi appeared weak as she sat inside a car while her husband pleaded […]
FEC approves N4.8bn for HIV treatment amid US policy shift
The Nigerian government has approved N4.8 billion to buy 150,000 HIV treatment packs. This move is to ensure that people living with HIV/AIDS continue to get the treatment they need, despite recent changes in US foreign aid policies. For many years, Nigeria has relied on international donors, especially the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief […]
Trump: Why Nigeria’s balance of trade could worsen – Economist, Oyedokun
President Donald Trump’s second term as the United States’ 47th president has introduced new policies that could greatly impact Nigeria’s economy and health system. From oil production to foreign aid, these changes bring both challenges and opportunities for Nigeria. The US plans to increase oil production, which might affect Nigeria negatively. Since oil makes up […]
World Bank Set to Approve $1.5 Billion Loan for Nigeria’s Development
The World Bank is preparing to approve a substantial loan of $1.5 billion to Nigeria, with the approval date set for September 26. This funding is part of a broader initiative to support crucial development projects that aim to enhance Nigeria’s economic stability and capacity for resource mobilization. The $1.5 billion loan will be allocated […]