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December 30, 2025

Explosion rocks general hospital in Kebbi, police say no casualties

Police command in Kebbi has confirmed an early morning explosion at the General Hospital, Bagudo, in Kebbi, on Tuesday.

Image of an Explosion used to Illustrate story
December 29, 2025

Unwanted Pregnancy, HIV/AIDS: NAFDAC warns Nigerians about fake Kiss condoms in circulation

The agency warned the public about the dangers of using the counterfeit condom brand.

NAFDAC
December 29, 2025

Bauchi govt vaccinates 3.7 million children against measles, rubella

Mr Sani said the exercise targeted children aged nine to 59 months and achieved 100 per cent coverage, surpassing the projected child population.

Polio vaccination
December 29, 2025

Nigerian Academy of Science laments japa of researchers, scientists

The Nigerian Academy of Science has expressed concern about the growing exodus of researchers and scientists from the country.

Nigerian Academy of Science
December 28, 2025

NGO distributes sanitary pads to 4,072 schoolgirls in four states

Jovita Ololo of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, advised mothers to build close bonds with their daughters.

Convener of the African Immigrants Resources Centre, Mrs Chimezie Oji-Kalu
December 28, 2025

Nigeria faces growing vaccine hesitancy, says virologist

He said that lack of confidence in vaccines was a threat to the success of vaccination programmes.

Children receiving oral vaccines
December 27, 2025

GNI Building Fire: Three dead bodies found as rescue operation continues

The agency said that search and rescue efforts by LASEMA’s response teams, NEMA, Red Cross, and the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service were ongoing.

December 27, 2025

Thousands climb Bima Hill in dazzling festival kick-off

No fewer than 6,445 youths on Saturday, mounted Bima Hill to mark the 2025 Annual Cultural Festival of Hina Community in Yamaltu/Deba LGA, Gombe.

Bima Hill
December 24, 2025

Kaduna moves against Avian influenza

Mr Abba assured stakeholders that all reports would be treated professionally and in the collective interest of the poultry sector.

Kaduna State Government
December 24, 2025

NCDC warns of Lassa fever, meningitis outbreak during Xmas, New Year

Jide Idris, NCDC director-general, gave the warning in a signed public health advisory on Wednesday.

Xmas party