Corruption Undermines Over $68 Million Basic Healthcare Fund in Nigeria, HAPAC Warns
— Calls for Stronger Oversight, Accountability, and Direct Anti-Corruption Links in Health Sector The Health Anti-Corruption Project Advisory Committee (HAPAC) has raised serious concerns over widespread corruption in Nigeria’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), warning that mismanagement and fraudulent practices…
Nigeria Reawakens Commitment to Primary Healthcare: Government, Media, and Partners Unite to Curb Maternal Deaths and Strengthen Community Health Systems
Nigeria’s journey toward a stronger, more inclusive health system entered a decisive phase this week as key government officials, governors, media professionals, and global development partners gathered in Abuja to chart a renewed path for transforming Primary Health Care (PHC)…
Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire Donates Wheelchairs to Polio Survivors, Renews Commitment to Total Eradication
In a moving ceremony that blended compassion, science, and advocacy, the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire, District 9127, reaffirmed Rotary International’s global commitment to eradicating polio during a Polio Talk Show held at the Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja,…
Delta Slashes Dialysis Costs as Oborevwori Expands Healthcare Access
In a major relief for patients grappling with kidney-related ailments, the Delta State Government has announced a significant reduction in the cost of dialysis treatment across its hospitals, bringing the fee down from over ₦70,000 to ₦45,000. The disclosure was…
BREAKING: Former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase Reportedly Dies in Abuja
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, has reportedly passed away in Abuja at the age of 69. He was said to have died at Cedarcrest Hospital in the nation’s capital in the early hours of Sunday, though official confirmation…
Governor Ododo Secures Medical Breakthrough at PAAU, Strengthens Healthcare Education in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has recorded a landmark achievement in the state’s healthcare and education sectors with the revival of the Faculty of Medicine at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba. The development follows Governor Ododo’s swift intervention…
Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire Rallies Support for Polio Eradication Ahead of District 9127 Seminar
The Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire, under the leadership of its 8th President, Rotarian Dr. Pat Ifeanyi Oramah, has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating polio in Africa, placing the cause at the top of its Four-Point Agenda for the 2025–2026…
Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire Installs Dr. Pat Oramah as 8th President, Launches Bold Health Campaigns
In a spirited and impactful ceremony held at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja, on Friday, August 8, 2025, the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire installed Rotarian Dr. Pat Ifeanyi Oramah as its 8th President. The event was marked by powerful speeches,…
FMC, OVWIAN: Delta Transfers Otor-Udu General Hospital To FG
Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the transfer of the General Hospital in Otor-Udu to the Federal Ministry of Health for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ovwian in Udu Local Government Area of the state. The…
ALGON Pledges Support for Nutrition 774 Initiative
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Nutrition 774 Initiative, a flagship program under the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Recognizing the critical role local governments play in addressing malnutrition and improving nutritional…
Family and Aides Confirm Former President Muhammadu Buhari Died in London
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic. The news of his passing was confirmed on Sunday by his family through his former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, and echoed by his former…
