Nurses, Midwives Reject Oyo Health Insurance Deduction
NANNM Oyo State Council rejects proposed 7.5% salary deduction for health insurance, citing financial strain on workers. Read their full statement and demands.
NANNM Oyo State Council rejects proposed 7.5% salary deduction for health insurance, citing financial strain on workers. Read their full statement and demands.
Health stakeholders in Lagos demand urgent action to fix PHCs, revealing a massive shortage of facilities and doctors. The state needs 2,000 new centres to meet WHO standards and achieve universal health coverage.
A Kwara North group accuses Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of covertly funding the ADC to strengthen it for 2027. The party denies the claims as 'blatant lie'. Read the full details.
The Federal Government has begun final interviews for the National Health Fellows 2.0 programme in Ogun State. Successful candidates will help strengthen local health systems. Read more about this initiative.
The Federal Government says closing Nigeria's gender health gap is vital for economic growth and sustainable reforms. A new foundation launches to tackle high maternal mortality and systemic healthcare challenges.
Greater Kwara Foundation launches a Renewed Hope Orphanage tour in Ilorin, donating food items and cash to four centres. The initiative supports President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid and aligns with state welfare goals. Read more.
Nigerian health journalists urge a higher sugar tax and 2% CRF allocation to BHCPF to boost domestic health financing. AHBN warns of a public health emergency due to family planning commodity shortages.
Suspected terrorists attacked Isanlu-Isin-Omu Aran road in Kwara, abducting four. Bandits remain active, targeting Ilorin-bound travellers. Police yet to confirm. #Kwara #Insecurity
Gunmen demand N450 million for the release of the Oniwo of Aafin, his NYSC son, and eight villagers. Negotiations are ongoing as police remain silent.
APC chieftain Dr. Oluwatoyin Alabi inaugurates local government campaign coordinators for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid in Kwara South. He declares 'no vacancy in Aso Rock' and outlines plans for state-wide mobilization.
Ifelodun Council Chairman Femi Yusuf alleges bandits have operated in Kwara forests for over 15 years with government knowledge. He claims locals collaborated with criminals.
Nigeria's Federal Government pledges stronger regional collaboration on health security in West Africa, aligning with Africa CDC's agenda. Learn about the key initiatives and commitments.
A Kwara family reveals painful details after women protesting serial kidnappings were violently attacked at the Government House. The family and PDP demand justice. Read the full story.
Suspected political thugs violently dispersed women protesting kidnappings at Kwara Government House. PDP condemns the attack. Watch the video and read the full story.
Families plead for government action as bandits demand N500 million for five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped two weeks ago. Read the urgent appeal for their safe release.
Bandits demand N500 million to release five Kwara road construction workers kidnapped on December 15. Families plead with state government for urgent intervention and rescue efforts.
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.