50 m. ago Pharmacists raise alarm over 5 million unregistered drug outlets in Nigeria

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised fresh concerns about the existence of nearly five million unregistered read more Pharmacists raise alarm over 5 million unregistered drug outlets in Nigeria

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78 m. ago Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review

Tribune Online Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has said it rejected in its entirety what it described as an obnoxious Circular by the Federal Government through the National Salary Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC). Resident doctors reject federal circular on allowance review Tribune Online

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4 h. ago More Than 50% Of Medicines In Circulation Are Fake — Pharmacists

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has expressed concerns over what it described as the resurgence of fake and substandard drugs in the country, disclosing that over 50 per cent of medicines in circulation may be counterfeit, significantly higher than the official estimates of 13 to 15 per cent. ACPN National Chairman, Pharm. […]

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51 h. ago Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners appoint Olumuyiwa as National Enforcement Director 

At a 3-day strategic meeting held at the Lekki Conservation Center, Lagos, by the Board of trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP), formally announced the appointment of Prof. Babalola Muyiwa Ezekiel as its new National Enforcement Director. Babalola, a cosmo legend, global icon […] The post Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners appoint Olumuyiwa as National Enforcement Director  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago NMA kicks against federal circular on medical allowances, threatens action

Tribune Online NMA kicks against federal circular on medical allowances, threatens action The NMA demanded the immediate withdrawal of the June 27, 2025, circular. They are also calling for the correction of consequential adjustments NMA kicks against federal circular on medical allowances, threatens action Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president

Tribune Online Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president President of the Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN), Professor Jesse Otegbayo, has said that long-term exposure to fine particle pollution quietly circulating round the body when inhaled scars the lungs, intestines and other vital organs in the body. According to him, the fine particles have been associated with oesophageal cancer and diseases […] Even “safe” air can silently scar lungs, intestines—Otegbayo, former SOGHIN president Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Divorce Battle Intensifies As May Edochie’s Lawyer Dismisses Apology Rumour

Emeka Ugwuonye, the legal representative of May Edochie, has refuted circulating claims that his client issued an apology letter to her estranged husband, Yul Edochie, amid their ongoing divorce case. Speaking during a live session on Tuesday, Ugwuonye dismissed the reports as completely false, maintaining that May remains committed to her legal pursuit of divorce […] The post Divorce Battle Intensifies As May Edochie’s Lawyer Dismisses Apology Rumour appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad

Tribune Online Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad The cartoon, which has circulated on social media, shows two winged figures in the sky above a besieged city. One says, “Peace be upon you, I’m Muhammed,” and the other replies, “Peace be upon you, I’m... Turkey arrests four journalists over alleged cartoon of Prophet Muhammad Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat

Tribune Online FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims circulating that its operatives sealed the secretariat of the main opposition party... FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 2025 UTME: How we discovered over 1,500 fake albino candidates — JAMB Registrar

Tribune Online 2025 UTME: How we discovered over 1,500 fake albino candidates — JAMB Registrar We have never had even up to 100 albinos in any year. But this year, we have 1,787 albinos. So, we went after all those who claimed to be albinos only to find out that all the genuine albinos who registered for the 2025 UTME are less than 250. 2025 UTME: How we discovered over 1,500 fake albino candidates — JAMB Registrar Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Tinubu Jas Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly denied rumours that President Bola Tinubu has sacked him from office, describing the reports as fake, baseless, and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a statement released on Sunday by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, Akume stated […] The post Tinubu Jas Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Tinubu Has Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly denied rumours that President Bola Tinubu has sacked him from office, describing the reports as fake, baseless, and the handiwork of mischief makers. In a statement released on Sunday by his Director of Press and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, Akume stated […] The post Tinubu Has Full Confidence In Me, Has No Plans To Sack Me – Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago NHIA sanctions 49 healthcare facilities, 47 HMOs for breaches

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) have been sanctioned for breaching its regulations as contained in its operational guidelines. NHIA said the complaints against the healthcare facilities consist of unavailability of medicines, denial of services, out-of-pocket payment for covered services […] The post NHIA sanctions 49 healthcare facilities, 47 HMOs for breaches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ICPC secures conviction against aviation worker over fake employment

Tribune Online ICPC secures conviction against aviation worker over fake employment The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction in a case involving... ICPC secures conviction against aviation worker over fake employment Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Health insurance: NHIA sanctions 49 healthcare facilities, 47 HMOs for breaches

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that 49 healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) have been sanctioned for breaching its regulations as contained in its operational guidelines. NHIA said the complaints against the healthcare facilities consist of unavailability of medicines, denial of services, out-of-pocket payment for covered services […] The post Health insurance: NHIA sanctions 49 healthcare facilities, 47 HMOs for breaches appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ICPC secures conviction of Aviation Ministry staff over fake employment scam

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Elvis Simon Okerenyi, a staff read more ICPC secures conviction of Aviation Ministry staff over fake employment scam

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6 d. ago Rivers: Fubara Denies Authorizing 2027 Election Campaign Items

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has distanced himself from campaign materials circulating ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to his supporters on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Fubara condemned the production of campaign caps and shirts bearing his name and image, stating that he neither sanctioned nor endorsed such efforts. “I was pissed off. […] The post Rivers: Fubara Denies Authorizing 2027 Election Campaign Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago How I intended becoming a Pharmacist, studied Geology, but ended up an IT guru —Koleosho

Tribune Online How I intended becoming a Pharmacist, studied Geology, but ended up an IT guru —Koleosho Tayo Koleosho, the current Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), is a tech expert. In this interview by Yomi Ayeleso, he spoke of his career journey, which started with the dream of being a pharmacist but eventually saw him turn IT specialist, among other issues. Excerpts: HOW […] How I intended becoming a Pharmacist, studied Geology, but ended up an IT guru —Koleosho Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Nigeria must take advantage of nuclear medicine in cancer treatment — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria must take advantage of nuclear medicine in cancer treatment — Minister The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako, on Friday said that the country is yet to take full advantage of nuclear medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, as well as other diseases. Nigeria must take advantage of nuclear medicine in cancer treatment — Minister Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Federal Gov’t Dismisses Viral Video, Confirms Nigerians In Iran Safe

The federal government has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media about the safety of Nigerians in Iran, affirming that citizens residing in the Middle Eastern country remain unharmed and secure, despite the ongoing regional conflict. In an official statement released on Friday, the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the Nigerian Embassy in […]

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