Cessna 172 Crashes at Owerri Airport, No Fatalities
A Skypower Express Cessna 172 crashed at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri. All four onboard survived. NSIB has launched an investigation into the incident. Read the latest details.
A Skypower Express Cessna 172 crashed at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri. All four onboard survived. NSIB has launched an investigation into the incident. Read the latest details.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
His Eminence Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V has launched the 14th Utomo Obong, a week-long Yuletide cultural festival in Calabar. Read about the theme, prayers, and call for unity.
Lagos traffic costs the economy N3.8 trillion yearly. As Yuletide approaches, experts push for tech-driven solutions like e-Call-Up systems and mass transit to salvage the situation. Read more.
A detailed review of the Unimeal diet app. We analyse its safety, pricing, and legitimacy for Nigerian users seeking a trustworthy health tool. Discover if it's worth your money.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Unilever Nigeria Plc concludes its 5th Transporters' Safety Week, celebrating an accident-free year in logistics. The event featured training, health checks, and awards. Read more.
Unilever Nigeria Plc announces a full year without accidents in its logistics operations, crediting its Transporters’ Safety Week initiative. Read about the awards and commitment to road safety.
Complete guide to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Science (formerly OSCOHTECH). Get details on 2025 courses, school fees, cut-off marks, and admission requirements for aspiring health professionals.
A man died instantly after crashing into a parked trailer on Abuja's Airport Road while rushing his ailing father for treatment. Eyewitnesses allege phone use and speeding were factors. Read the full report.
Nigeria's private sector expands for 13th straight month. PMI at 53.6 points as companies build inventory for Christmas demand. Inflation eases, boosting business outlook for 2025. Read more.
Ogun State Government begins free lead poisoning testing for Ogijo residents following shutdown of battery recycling plants. Testing starts Monday at Ogijo Primary Health Centre.
Nigeria and Denmark strengthen their alliance to combat antimicrobial resistance, enhance food safety, and promote climate-smart agriculture. Discover how this partnership is building resilient food systems for a healthier future.
Joint security stakeholders from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states reassure residents of adequate security during yuletide. Enhanced patrols and intelligence sharing promised.
Growing insecurity forces Nigerian graduates to skip NYSC orientation camps. Corps members speak out about kidnapping risks and question program relevance. Military rescues 74 members in Borno.
Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
NCDMB and Bellazir Limited have empowered 50 Nigerian youths with industry-ready skills in fire alarm, gas detection, and access control technologies to boost industrial safety and create jobs.
Federal Government seals True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills in Ogun State over severe occupational safety breaches. Minister warns employers endangering workers' lives.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
Ogun State government accelerates prosecution of entertainer DJ Chicken following multiple road incidents. Two crashes in November raise public safety concerns. Read full details.
Dr. Gbemisola Adetayo's SAFE AI initiative launches groundbreaking user safety framework and manual to address cognitive over-reliance and emotional attachment to AI tools.
The Federal Government has launched a major push for fire safety, naming 2Baba as Fire Ambassador. Officials urge Nigerians to ditch the 'Not My Portion' mindset and embrace preparedness.
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
Jose Ramirez, 45, died after his gun accidentally discharged during a hunting trip. Texas authorities urge firearm safety. Read his family's tribute.
University of Ibadan's Veterinary Public Health department celebrates 50 years, stakeholders call for evidence-based research and government support for food safety and national health.
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
Three children rushed to hospital after ingesting diluted copper sulphate from school laboratory. All students now safely discharged home as police investigate.