Kwara Flags Off SBBC Training For Data Collectors
The Kwara State Government has flagged off a three-day Safer Birth Bundle of Care (SBBC) training programme for data collectors as it reiterated its unwavering commitment to ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The training, which commenced on Thursday in Ilorin was organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Strengthening […]
LASUTH Interns Protest Mandatory Retirement Levy
Trainee nurses at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) have accused hospital authorities of imposing a compulsory levy on them to fund the retirement ceremony of the hospital’s Director of Nursing Services, Aina Adebisi. The affected trainees, identified as members of the 2025 Batch B nurse interns, said the directive was communicated through the […]
KWARA GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES FIGHT AGAINST FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION
The Kwara State Government has renewed its commitment to eradicating Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, through a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach. Speaking during a stakeholders’ review meeting in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, emphasized that ending FGM requires collaboration between government, traditional and religious leaders, civil society, law enforcement, and community members. Afolashade […]
NAFDAC Seals 18 Warehouses Over Expired Products in Bida
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed 18 warehouses in Bida, Niger State, after discovering large quantities of expired food and beverage products. According to a statement by the agency’s Resident Media Consultant, Mr. Olusayo Akintola, the warehouses were located around the Ndazabo White House along Minna Road, behind the […]
Kwara Hands Over Land for Ultra-Modern Veterinary Hospital
The Kwara State Government has handed over land for the construction of an ultra-modern veterinary hospital under the World Bank-assisted Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project to improve livestock productivity and animal health services across the state. The handover ceremony took place at the State Veterinary Clinic in Ilorin, where the Commissioner for Livestock Development, […]
Senate Approves N140bn For North Central Commission
The Senate on Monday approved a N140 billion budget proposal for the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) for the 2026 financial year, urging the agency to prioritise agriculture and security in its spending. Chairman of the Senate Committee on NCDC, Titus Zam, announced the approval after a closed-door budget defence session with the commission’s management. […]
UNILORIN Director Urges Nigerians To Prioritize Health
The University of Ilorin Director of Health Services, Dr. Rasheed Odunola, has urged staff, students, and Nigerians generally to prioritize their health, emphasizing that well-being is essential for productivity and a high-quality life. Dr. Odunola made the remarks on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, during an interview with the UNILORIN Bulletin in his office. He explained […]
FG Halts NAFDAC Enforcement On Sachet Alcohol Ban
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also ordered the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the issue. The directive was announced […]
FG Moves To Strengthen Women’s Health Coordination
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health (OSSAP-WH) have begun efforts to harmonise interventions aimed at addressing challenges affecting women across Nigeria. The move was disclosed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s […]
FG Orders NAFDAC To Halt Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement
The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to suspend all enforcement actions related to the proposed ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle alcoholic products. The government also instructed the agency to immediately stop sealing factories and warehouses over the matter. The directive was contained […]
