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…
NLNG Donates Lifesaving CT Scan to Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja
The Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja has received a critical medical boost with the donation and installation of a multi-slice CT Scan machine by the Nigerian Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) company, marking a significant milestone in emergency healthcare delivery for Kogi…
Kwara Govt Donates Modern Ultrasound Equipment to KWASUTH to Boost Healthcare Delivery
In a move to further strengthen the healthcare delivery system in Kwara State, the State Government has donated a state-of-the-art ultrasound scanning machine and solar-powered accessories to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin. The equipment, capable of operating…
Nigeria Hospitals and Patients at the Mercy of Politics: The Case for Transparency and Equity in the Appointment of Medical Directors
In saner societies, hospitals are not battlegrounds for ethnic interests or platforms for political compensation. They are sanctuaries of hope—where knowledge, compassion, and competence must converge to save lives. In Nigeria, however, this ideal is under constant threat. The latest…
