Max Health has filed a committal-to-prison motion against H-Medix and Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN), FCT Chapter’s Chairmen, over the alleged outlet opening in LifeCamp, Abuja. This is according to proceedings disclosed on Monday before Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, during a resumed hearing in the ongoing Max Health lawsuit. The development is the latest escalation in the multi-million-naira legal battle filed by Max Health against H-Medix, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), the PCN, and others over alleged monopoly practices and regulatory approvals in Nigeria’s capital. At Monday’s proceedings, counsel to Max Health, Ola Olanipekun, SAN, told…
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The United States Department of State revoked more than 100,000 foreign visas in 2025, setting an all-time record and more than doubling the 40,000 visas withdrawn in 2024. The figures were disclosed by the State Department following President Donald Trump’s day-one executive order on foreign vetting. The revocations come amid a broader tightening of U.S. immigration controls, including stricter visa standards and expanded reviews of foreign nationals already holding valid visas. According to the State Department, the majority of the revoked visas belonged to business and tourist travelers who overstayed their visas. The department also confirmed that about 8,000 international…
The Vice-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Prof. Adamu Ahmed, has approved the appointment of Prof. Abdullahi Mati as the Director of the Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vice-chancellor has also approved the appointment of Prof. Audu-Joseph Natala as the Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). Malam Auwalu Umar, Director, Public Affairs Directorate, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Monday in Zaria. Umar said the appointments were conveyed to the beneficiaries in separate letters signed by the vice-chancellor. He added that each appointment was for…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the recall of Mivacron and Nimbex injections over safety concerns. In a statement on its X handle on Monday, NAFDAC said the products were manufactured by Aspen Pharmacare Asia Limited and that the recall followed safety concerns approved by the Hong Kong Department of Health. According to the agency, one batch of Mivacron Injection 0.2% and five batches of Nimbex Injection 2mg/mL were affected. ALSO READ: NHF programme boosts PHC service delivery in FCT “The recall was made as a precautionary measure due to…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says the National Health Fellows (NHF) programme is strengthening service delivery in FCT Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) through improved data management. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the statement on Monday during the interview of candidates for the programme’s second cohort in Abuja. The first cohort of the NHF, inaugurated in early 2025, was designed to transform the nation’s primary healthcare system. The programme aims to cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders capable of driving innovation and social accountability across the country’s 774 local government…
The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has appealed to the 57 local government and development council chairmen to collaborate with the state in providing effective cooling systems for vaccines to ensure their potency. The appeal was made on Monday by Dr Temitope Balogun-Alo, Director of Research and Statistics at LSPHCB, during a Primary Health Care (PHC) dialogue themed “Strengthening the Primary Health Care System: A Joint Leadership Dialogue.” Balogun-Alo made the call during a technical session titled “Primary Healthcare in Lagos – Current State, Governance, Financing and the Roles of LGA Chairmen.” She emphasized the importance of increasing…
A Non-Governmental Organization, the Child and Youth Protection Foundation (CYPF), has inaugurated a renovated four-seat toilet facility at the Junior Secondary School (JSS), Piwoyi, Airport Road, Abuja. Speaking with newsmen during the inauguration on Monday, CYPF’s National Coordinator, Mr Kolawole Olatosimi, said the initiative aims to promote menstrual hygiene and encourage school attendance among adolescent girls. Olatosimi noted that the foundation also donated packs of reusable sanitary pads, which could last up to two years, as part of efforts to improve hygiene practices among young girls. “Menstrual hygiene should not be discussed with girls only on its international day. It…
The Lagos State Government has charged chairmen of the state’s 57 local governments and local council development areas (LCDAs) to improve funding and demonstrate stronger political commitment towards strengthening the primary health care (PHC) system. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, made the call on Monday during a joint leadership dialogue on PHCs in Lagos. The event, themed “Strengthening the Primary Health Care System: A Joint Leadership Dialogue,” was convened by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board in collaboration with partners including Nigeria Health Watch, Engender Health, the World Bank, UNICEF, CCSI, ISMPH…
The Federal Government on Monday in Abuja commended the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in addressing Nigeria’s environmental challenges. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, gave the commendation at the National Capacity Building Workshop on Project Oversight for GEF Operational Focal Point (OFP) and implementing partners in Nigeria. “The Global Environment Facility has remained a long-standing and strategic partner to Nigeria in addressing our critical environmental challenges,” the minister said. Lawal noted that the workshop underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening environmental governance, improving project delivery and ensuring that Nigeria maximizes the benefits of global environmental…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has described the scheme as a unique pool of human capital capable of driving national development. Nafiu made the remark on Monday in Jos at the NYSC 2026 Annual Management Conference, themed “NYSC as a Catalyst for National Development: Tackling Present Challenges and Charting Sustainable Solutions.” He said the scheme’s numerical strength, consistent annual intake and the adaptability of young Nigerians from diverse academic and professional backgrounds constituted a unique human capital resource for the country. “The key question we face is no longer about relevance, but about…