UNICEF, with help from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, gave 28 solar-powered Primary Health Care (PHC) centres to the Kano State Government on Monday. These centres are meant to improve healthcare and regular immunization in the area. This project is part of the CDS3 Health System Strengthening programme. It focuses on 100 local government areas in Nigeria where many children have never received vaccines and don’t have access to basic healthcare. At the event, Gavi’s Senior Country Manager for Nigeria, Ms. Jessica Crawford, said the project came after a 2023 survey that looked at how health centres function and what energy…
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Former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals totalling ₦189 billion, in breach of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Tambuwal reportedly arrived at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, where he is being interrogated by investigators. A senior EFCC official, who spoke off the record, said the former governor is facing questions over suspicious transactions during his tenure from 2015 to 2023, involving alleged unauthorised withdrawals of public funds. “The withdrawals are in clear violation of the…
Nigerian doctors living and working in other countries have asked the National Assembly and President Bola Tinubu to urgently provide special emergency funds. These funds would help citizens with serious health problems and support medical workers in dealing with increasing health issues and the growing number of sudden deaths in the country. These doctors, who are based in the U.S., U.K., Nigeria, and other parts of Africa and Asia, said new studies show that many people working in both government and private jobs — including healthcare workers — are dying suddenly at an alarming rate. Dr. Feyitayo Akorede, a U.S.-based…
Many activities near Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos were stopped on Monday. This happened because hundreds of disabled people protested. They were upset because a government school for people with disabilities was closed. The protesters carried a banner from the Farmcraft Centre for the Blind. They blocked important roads going to the airport. This caused a lot of traffic and made it hard for passengers and workers to get through. Because of the protest, airport operations were disrupted. This may cause many passengers to miss their flights.Some passengers with their luggage had to walk very far to try to catch…
President Bola Tinubu congratulated the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for keeping its World Health Organisation (WHO) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status. This status is about how well they regulate medicines and vaccines. A statement from Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said the WHO did a tough check of NAFDAC from May 28 to 30, 2025. They used global standards to see how well NAFDAC was doing. This check came after a previous review in November 2024 and several meetings earlier this year. President Tinubu said he was happy with WHO’s…
Niger State Coalition for African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been launched in Minna, the Niger state capital. The party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of presiding over worsening insecurity, failed infrastructure, and unfulfilled promises. The Party during its inaugural coalition meeting in Minna warned that voters are losing patience. The coalition meeting had in attendance, ADC leaders, leaders from other opposition parties and allied movements. The meeting painted a grim picture of life under the current administration of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago citing persistent banditry, collapsing hospitals, dilapidated schools, and rising unemployment as evidence of what they…
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has endorsed the work of New cash Incentives – All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE), describing it as one of the most impactful healthcare interventions in the state for boosting infant immunization. Receiving a delegation from the NGO at the Government House, the Governor expressed surprise at the scale of its operations and pledged the government’s full collaboration. He directed the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency to provide NI-ABAE with office space and deliver regular progress updates. To further encourage women to access healthcare services, Governor Bala suggested the addition of maternity kits and other non-cash…
Ibom Air has released a statement after an incident with a passenger on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The airline said the passenger is now banned from flying with them again. The woman, Comfort Emmanson, was seen in a viral video causing trouble on the flight and refusing to listen to the pilot’s instructions. Ibom Air told Daily Sun on Monday that the woman has been handed over to the police for further investigation. The airline explained that the incident happened on a flight from Uyo to Lagos. Ms. Emmanson acted in a way that put the safety of the crew,…
A deadly accident happened on Monday morning, August 11, in Zaria, Kaduna State. Two fuel tankers and two Volkswagen Golf cars crashed into each other, causing several people to die. The crash caused a big explosion that made the situation worse. People who saw the accident said it happened around 8:30 a.m. near Rochas Foundation School, along the Kaduna-Kano Expressway between Kwangila and Dan Magaji. The impact made both tankers catch fire, and thick black smoke could be seen from far away. Although the exact number of deaths is not yet confirmed, witnesses said that everyone in the two Golf…
Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a vitamin that dissolves in water and travels through the blood. The body can store it for up to four years, and any extra B12 is removed through urine. Vitamin B12 is very important for the brain, nerves, and red blood cells. It’s mostly found in foods like meat, eggs, and some yeast products. If people don’t get enough, they may need supplements. Signs of low B12 include tiredness and headaches. If not treated, it can cause serious and lasting nerve problems. Health Benefits: Vitamin B12 helps the brain and nerves work well. It…