More than 200 website domains with links to India-based criminal organisations selling counterfeit or unapproved drugs to Americans have been seized by the US federal authorities, said US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a statement on Wednesday. Federal authorities in the US said the websites were being run by trans-national criminal organisations (TCOs) and were allegedly responsible for at least six fatal and four non-fatal overdoses. As part of ‘Operation Meltdown’, the DEA field officers also conducted multiple operations across the US from January 27 this year, leading to the arrest of four individuals along with the issuance of five…
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The Lagos State House of Assembly has begun account audit of 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability at the grassroots. Declaring it open, the Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), Prince Nureni Akinsanya, made this known on Wednesday at the Lateef Jakande Hall, Assembly Complex, in Ikeja. Akinsanya said the audit was to promote transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public funds across the local councils. He explained that the exercise was conducted pursuant to Section 52 of the Local Government Administration Law 2024 and Rule…
Niger state government has approved free cancer diagnostic services for suspected cases across designated public health facilities in the state, as part of activities marking the 2026 World Cancer Day. Dr Murtala Muhammad-Bagana, Commissioner for Health, disclosed this during the commemoration of the global health day, celebrated annually on Feb. 4. in Minna on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for the World Cancer Day 2026 is “United in our goals, Unique in our needs.” Bagana said the approval was aimed at removing one of the biggest barriers to early cancer care, adding that many…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on Wednesday in Abuja commended international health development partners for their support in strengthening the nursing profession in Nigeria. The commendation followed the support provided to the council and 13 Nursing and Midwifery Training Institutions to further transform nursing and midwifery education in the country. The development partners include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), World Health Organisation (WHO) and Health Information Systems Advisory (HISA). Items provided include training equipment, documents, electronic applications, educational resources and an electronic accreditation management system. Speaking at the official launch and…
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has integrated skills training and recreational activities into Lassa fever treatment at the Bauchi State Infection Prevention Centre and the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBU-TH), Bauchi. Florence Augustine, Head of the Mental Health Unit at MSF, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Bauchi. She explained that the initiative forms part of strategies to provide mental health support for Lassa fever patients during and after treatment. Augustine noted that many patients diagnosed with Lassa fever face various forms of stigmatization, which adversely affect their mental well-being. “Patients sometimes experience mental health…
The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has disclosed plans to make waste separation at source mandatory in Lagos State. Gbadegesin made this known while featuring on The Conversation, a flagship programme on Lagos Television (LTV). He said the initiative, which aligns with global best practices, would be supported by a review of the state’s legal framework to provide regulatory backing for compulsory waste separation at the point of generation. Gbadegesin explained that the policy represents a shift from viewing waste solely as a disposal challenge to recognizing it as an economic resource, in…
The EcoImpact Alliance Initiative has urged the blending of traditional knowledge with modern conservation methods to protect Nigeria’s wetlands, as it marked World Wetlands Day 2026 in Kogi State. The event, themed “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage,” brought together stakeholders in Lokoja to explore the vital roles of wetlands in climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and livelihoods. Lead Expert Mr Owoleke Oluwafemi delivered a keynote address on Wednesday, highlighting Nigeria’s diverse wetland ecosystems, including the Niger Delta. Oluwafemi emphasized indigenous conservation practices, such as seasonal fishing calendars and the protection of sacred rivers, as effective traditional tools for sustainability.…
The Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, has launched its first immunotherapy clinical trial for patients with colorectal cancer. The Principal Investigator, Prof. Olusegun Alatise of the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), disclosed this while addressing a news conference on Wednesday in Ile-Ife. Colorectal cancer affects the colon or rectum—parts of the large intestine—and often begins as a polyp that can become cancerous over time. Common symptoms include changes in bowel habits, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and unexplained weight loss. It is a growing health concern in Nigeria, where treatment…
The Federal Government has operationalized oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, significantly strengthening Nigeria’s nationwide capacity for cancer prevention, screening, and early detection. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 World Cancer Day commemoration. The event, themed “United by Unique,” emphasized collective responsibility among government, institutions, and citizens in addressing Nigeria’s rising cancer burden. Salako said Nigeria “has made giant strides in cancer care and prevention” through sustained investments in infrastructure, policy reforms, and specialized manpower development. He noted that the newly activated clinics would greatly expand access to early…
The European Union-funded project IMPROVE-HPV has announced it will investigate HPV vaccine hesitancy and effectiveness in Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Osun states. Prof. Imran Morhason-Bello, the Project Principal Investigator for Nigeria, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Dutse on Wednesday. The HPV vaccine is a safe and highly effective injection that protects against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections and related cancers, including cervical cancer. It is recommended for children aged 9–14 before they become sexually active, though it can be administered up to age 45. It requires 1–3 doses depending on age and immune status. According to Morhason-Bello, the project…