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Ogun State Police and NAFDAC Partner to Enforce Alcohol Regulations
Ogun State Police and NAFDAC have launched a joint operation to seize prohibited sachet and small PET alcoholic drinks to protect public health.
Abia State mandates abattoir inspections to combat dangerous meat processing methods
Abia State officials have launched a crackdown on hazardous abattoir practices and illegal sand mining to protect public health and urban planning standards.
Akure residents demand urgent action over 5-week-long toxic smell
Residents of Akure are expressing frustration over an unidentified, persistent toxic odour that has lingered in the city for over a month, leading to calls for better government transparency and faster environmental testing.
WHO Warns DR Congo Ebola Crisis Risks Becoming Worst in History
The World Health Organisation warns that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is likely to exceed the death toll of the 2014-2016 epidemic as officials struggle to track the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Moving beyond empty gestures to end open defecation
Nigeria has pushed its target to eliminate open defecation to 2030, but experts warn that without genuine funding and accountability, the effort will mirror the failures of past sanitation campaigns.
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Explosives, Narcotics, and Expired Goods at Seme Border
The Nigeria Customs Service at the Seme Border has seized a massive shipment of explosives, narcotics, and expired noodles, while reporting a 24 percent revenue increase for 2026.
Anglican Primate Urges Urgent Action to Curb Preventable Deaths in Nigeria
Archbishop Henry Ndukuba has challenged the Anglican Church to transition from health planning to active implementation to stop preventable deaths in Nigeria, while government officials outlined ongoing investments in primary healthcare and regulatory safety.
England Approaches Eradication of Hepatitis C
England is making significant strides toward eliminating hepatitis C, with over 100,000 people treated since 2015 as the nation nears its 2030 eradication targets.
WHO reports struggle to contain Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns it is struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, noting the virus had been spreading undetected for months.
Ogun Government and UNESCO Educate NYSC Members on HIV and Reproductive Health
UNESCO and the Ogun State government conducted an awareness campaign for 5,000 NYSC members, focusing on HIV testing, reproductive health, and prevention strategies.