A non-governmental organization, Health for All Media Initiative (HAMI), has urged federal and state governments to take urgent and deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through science-driven policies and inclusive investments. The organizations secretary, Sola Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day, highlighting the need for renewed commitment to national health priorities. He said that, in alignment with the 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” set by the United Nations, HAMI emphasized that improved health outcomes require evidence-based decisions, sustained funding, and coordinated nationwide action. The group…
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The Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it will introduce a biometric attendance system across public health facilities to improve service delivery and tackle absenteeism among health workers. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Mohammed Dambam, disclosed this while receiving members of the Advocacy for the Implementation of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Innovations in Nigeria, who presented community feedback on healthcare challenges. Dambam said the biometric system would enable real-time monitoring of health workers’ presence and activities, addressing persistent absenteeism and late resumption of duty—factors he noted contribute to long patient waiting times. He…
In an endeavour which can be considered among the most spectacular explorations conducted by human beings, the crew members of NASA’s Artemis II mission have successfully achieved a new milestone in space exploration, venturing into outer space further than any other human being before. This has been achieved approximately at 6:00 PM GMT after breaking the record previously held by the Apollo 13 astronauts in 1970. The mission is currently expected to reach a pinnacle distance of approximately 252,756 miles from Earth before the crew begins their journey home. This landmark achievement comes just six days into a voyage that…
Brent crude oil prices have stayed above $110 a barrel on Tuesday amid the latest escalatory remarks by the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. While it had come down marginally on Monday to $109 per barrel during the trading session, the prices went up in the evening when Trump threatened demolition of Iranian energy infrastructure. Apart from Brent crude, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices also surged to an intraday high of $114.28 per barrel on April 6, after opening around the $113 per barrel region, according to the latest data. On Tuesday morning,…
Seun Kuti has claimed that his father, Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti, contracted HIV from his wives rather than infecting them, pushing back against a narrative that has long shadowed the musician’s legacy. The younger Kuti made the assertion during an Instagram livestream, responding to a woman who alleged that Fela infected his partners with the virus that eventually claimed his life in 1997. “One day, I saw a video of a lady online asking why people continue to praise Fela’s legacy despite him giving women HIV and dying of AIDS,” Seun said, before offering a contrary account. He argued that…
The Chief Executive Officer Africa 1, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Chioma Mang, and UBA’s Group Chief Experience Officer, Michelle Nwoga, were among the most celebrated figures at the 2026 Guardian Woman Festival, receiving the coveted special recognition awards in honour of their transformative leadership and contributions to banking, customer experience, and corporate impact across Africa. The two UBA leaders were honoured during the Festival’s closing ceremony of the Guardian ‘Seven Women Wonder’ category, which drew together leaders from business, philanthropy and civil society to celebrate women driving meaningful change. Receiving the award, Mang and Nwoga spoke on how UBA…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health. WHO also calls on governments, institutions and individuals to continue supporting and collaborating on science and ensuring that evidence-based approaches guide health policies and everyday decisions. WHO stated this in a statement to mark the 2026 World Health Day (WHD), under the theme: “Together for health. Stand with science.” The campaign marks the anniversary of WHO’s founding on April 7, 1948, introducing a year-long public health campaign. Every year on April 7, the…
A former special assistant on digital communications to Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad has said that the late president’s son, Yusuf Buhari, has declared his intention to contest a House of Representatives seat in 2027. In a letter dated April 3, purportedly signed by him, Yusuf informed stakeholders of his decision to contest the federal legislative seat representing the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). “I am extremely delighted to inform you of my intention to contest for this position, as I aim to contribute to good leadership and bring development to our people,” the letter reads.…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the nation. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja anticipated sunny skies with patches of clouds over the northern region during the morning hours. It predicted thunderstorms accompanied by light rains over parts of Taraba state later in the day. Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the North central region during the morning hours. Later in the day, thunderstorms accompanied by light rains are expected over parts of Kogi and Benue states. Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over…
The Federal Government has commenced negotiations with a European aerospace firm, Airbus, to procure emergency care helicopters for Nigeria’s proposed National Medical Emergency Management System (NEMSAS). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this during a working visit to France, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. Pate in a statement issued on Monday by the NEMSAS office, said discussions with Airbus executives were focused on developing an Integrated National Ground-to-Air Health Emergency Management System to strengthen rapid response and emergency care delivery nationwide. He added that the initiative was expected to improve medical evacuation services,…