Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
Bauchi State has trained 800 health personnel to improve management of medical consumables across 350 facilities, backed by a N500 million investment to boost local procurement and prevent waste.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
NSIA-MedServe partners with GE Healthcare to establish 10 diagnostic centres nationwide by mid-2026, boosting access to CT scans, mammography, and X-rays for early disease detection.
INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.
Angry residents beat a robbery suspect to death in Azam Kura after he stabbed a homeowner. Yobe Police warn against mob justice and offer safety tips.
Yobe state government orders immediate closure of all boarding secondary schools following security review. Governor Buni urges prayers for peace and security nationwide.
ISWAP insurgents attacked Geidam police station in Yobe, killing one officer, burning patrol vans and freeing detainees. Full details of the midnight raid revealed.
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
Nigeria is developing a digital health infrastructure to integrate AI tools nationwide. The system will use NIN-linked registries for patients, facilities, and workers to transform healthcare delivery.
Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram in Yobe warn against US military intervention, citing internal nature of crisis and questioning American motives. Read exclusive details.
Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu sentenced to 3 years in UK prison for defrauding NHS of £268,000 while on sick leave. Full details of the fraud case uncovered.
UK court sentences Nigerian doctor Richard Akinrolabu to 3 years imprisonment for defrauding NHS of £268,000. Full details of the fraud case revealed.
JMG Limited commissions solar power system at Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre, ensuring uninterrupted electricity for life-saving medical procedures in Lagos.
The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria urges local action to strengthen healthcare standards, improve patient safety, and drive innovation for lasting impact nationwide.
A Nigerian nurse shares her most heartbreaking experience watching a man pray for his wife in labor, unaware she and their baby had died after 14 years of waiting. Read this emotional story.
9.5 million Nigerians with hearing impairment struggle to access proper healthcare due to lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals, leading to misdiagnosis and frustration.
MWAN Lagos unveils a robust plan to improve maternal and child health in underserved areas via danger-sign education and digital outreach. Learn how they aim to save lives.
Ghanaian economist Michael Somuah's research reveals untreated psychological distress in older adults with functional limitations costs healthcare systems billions. Discover proactive solutions.
Yobe police hunt suspects after 16-year-old Sadiya Suleiman was found raped with her throat slit near Gashua prison. Community urged to provide information to apprehend perpetrators.
NNPC Retail Ltd launches health insurance scheme for over 7,000 petrol station attendants nationwide, enhancing welfare and service delivery. Read about this worker-focused initiative.
Jennifer Etuh Foundation provides free surgeries, circumcisions, and medical care to over 3,000 residents in Gombe's Tula village. A life-changing intervention for rural healthcare.
Professor Oyelaran-Oyeyinka outlines plan to transform LAUTECH Teaching Hospital into a hub for healthcare excellence and rural industrial growth, inspired by China's poverty reduction model.
Governor Ahmad Aliyu transforms Sokoto's healthcare with 800 new nurses, upgraded PHCs in all 244 wards, and N1.5bn Mama Kits investment. Maternal and child health outcomes improve dramatically.
Interswitch reaffirms commitment to digital transformation in Nigeria's healthcare sector with innovative solutions HIMS, eClinic, and Smarthealth at CCMDFTH conference.