The Anambra-owned Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, says the death of a pregnant woman, Mrs Amarachi Uche-Chukwudokwe, in its facility was caused by nephrotic syndrome. The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the hospital, Ms Henrietta Agbai, disclosed this in a statement issued in Awka and made available to reporters on Sunday. Agbai was reacting to a recent social media report alleging that the woman, who died on March 26, passed away from cold and catarrh rather than a severe medical condition. The statement read in part: “COOUTH, Amaku, Awka, has noted with concern the misleading narratives circulating…
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The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has mapped areas with high burdens of zero-dose children to guide targeted immunisation interventions across Nigeria and improve routine vaccination coverage among vulnerable populations. Dr Garba Rufai, Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at NPHCDA, said this in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja, outlining strategies adopted to reach unreached children. Rufai said the agency was deploying the Identify, Enumerate and Vaccinate (IEV) approach to locate unreached children, document their vaccination status and provide health workers with reliable data for interventions nationwide. “In some states where we have…
MTN Nigeria, a leading telecommunications company, is celebrating 25 years of operations in Nigeria, reflecting on its journey of connecting millions of Nigerians. The company announced the milestone in a post on its verified X account, with a campaign tagged “We’ve Come A Long Way.” MTN said the campaign celebrates the “millions of stories lived, shared, and connected through one network,” highlighting the role of its network in the lives of Nigerians. The telecommunications giant also released a video accompanying the anniversary message, showcasing a city at night and a glowing road forming the shape of the number 25. MTN…
The Chief Medical Director of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna (NARHK), Brig.-Gen. Godwin Ogoh, has described the Medical Corps as the eye of the Nigerian Army on health and cleanliness. Ogoh stated this on Saturday at the Barracks Health Committee (BHC) programme organised by the hospital in Kaduna. The programme, with the theme “Empowering the Barracks Community to Respond Positively to Health and Cleanliness,” was aimed at promoting preventive healthcare and healthy living among members of the barracks community. Ogoh, represented by Brig.-Gen. D.C. Ibe, said prevention remained better than cure, stressing the importance of maintaining a clean…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has called for a long-term development master plan, modelled after Lagos’ blueprint, to drive sustainable development in the state. Alia made the call during a media chat with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Presidential Media Team, led by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, on Friday in Makurdi. The team is in Benue to inspect completed and ongoing Federal Government and state infrastructure projects across the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. President Bola Tinubu developed Lagos’ long-term development blueprint during his tenure as governor from 1999 to 2007,…
The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has urged Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited to urgently contain the wellhead blow-out at OML 30, Uzere in Isoko South, Delta State. HOMEF, an ecology-focused organisation, made the call in a field report obtained by reporters on Saturday in Yenagoa. The foundation expressed concern that the company, the operator of OML 30, had yet to respond to the blow-out which occurred at Well 14 on June 26. HOMEF reported that the blow-out had allowed crude oil, gas and associated petroleum fluids to escape uncontrollably into the environment. It said the damaged wellhead had…
Nigeria’s total public debt climbed to N159.35 trillion at the end of March 2026, despite a stronger naira helping to reduce the local-currency value of the country’s external obligations. The latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that the debt stock increased marginally by N75.51 billion, or 0.05 per cent, from N159.28 trillion recorded at the end of December 2025. However, the picture is significantly different over 12 months, with public debt rising by N9.96 trillion, or 6.67 per cent, from N149.39 trillion in March 2025. In dollar terms, total public debt stood at $114.95 billion in March,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reduced its personnel expenses by N193.14 billion in 2025 following the implementation of its voluntary Early Exit Programme, according to the apex bank’s audited financial statements. Personnel costs for the CBN fell by 32.4 per cent to N402.76 billion in 2025, compared with N595.90 billion recorded in 2024. At the Group level, personnel expenses declined by N192.29 billion, or 31.6 per cent, from N608.55 billion to N416.26 billion during the same period. The reduction followed the workforce restructuring programme introduced under Governor Olayemi Cardoso as part of efforts to streamline operations, improve efficiency and…
The Federal Government has urged Lagos residents to support flood mitigation efforts by avoiding indiscriminate waste disposal into drainage channels, saying poor waste management contributes to urban flooding. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call during an assessment visit to flood-prone communities and critical water infrastructure in Lagos. In a statement on Friday, Utsev said effective flood management required collective responsibility. He urged residents to protect drainage infrastructure and maintain a clean environment. He said the assessment was part of a nationwide initiative to identify water, sanitation, hygiene and flood-related challenges across the 36…
Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has released N49 million to offset medical bills for 43 residents suffering from serious health conditions. Aiyedatiwa, represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, presented cheques to the beneficiaries on Friday in Akure. The governor recalled that 33 residents benefited from a similar intervention in 2025, when N39 million was disbursed. He said the assistance was a humanitarian initiative aimed at saving lives and carried no ethnic, religious or political considerations. According to him, the fund increased by N10 million, rising from N39 million for 33 beneficiaries in 2025 to N49 million…