9 m. ago Osun to vaccinate over two million children, teenagers against measles, rubella

Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat urges graduating students at Fountain University to become active graduates and architects of solutions for Nigeria’s futu Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-to-vaccinate-over-two-million-children-teenagers-against-measles-rubella/

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3 h. ago Otti’s wife urges inmates to embrace positive transformation

Abia State Governor’s wife, Priscilla Otti, encourages inmates at the Arochukwu correctional facility to embrace positive transformation for societal reint Read More: https://punchng.com/ottis-wife-urges-inmates-to-embrace-positive-transformation/

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3 h. ago Ogun begins air quality check in community over lead pollution

Ogun State begins air quality monitoring in Ogijo due to lead pollution from battery recycling, aiming to protect public health through strict monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-begins-air-quality-check-in-community-over-lead-pollution/

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4 h. ago Insecurity: Shehu Sani hails US military supplies to Nigeria

Shehu Sani commends the delivery of US military supplies to aid Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, urging other countries to provide similar support. Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-shehu-sani-hails-us-military-supplies-to-nigeria/

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7 h. ago Wife of Ogun’s first civilian gov, Lucia Onabanjo, dies at 100

Madam Lucia Onabanjo, wife of Ogun State’s first civilian governor, Olabisi Onabanjo, has passed away peacefully at the age of 100, her family announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/wife-of-oguns-first-civilian-gov-lucia-onabanjo-dies-at-100/

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10 h. ago Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children – Expert

Expert warns that excessive consumption of sugary drinks increases the risk of heart disease, hypertension, and Type 2 diabetes in children. Read More: https://punchng.com/sugary-drinks-increase-risk-of-heart-disease-in-children-expert/

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11 h. ago Board Urges Institutions To Comply With Admission Guidelines

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned tertiary institutions against admitting lower-ranked candidates and bypassing higher-ranked ones. The board directed the immediate reversal of such irregular admissions, warning all institutions to strictly adhere to the established guidelines governing the selection and admission of candidates. A statement by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, […]

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16 h. ago Protesters in Ogun demand halt to demolition of ancestral homes

Residents of 15 Ogun communities protest planned demolition of their ancestral homes, urging Gov. Abiodun to intervene despite an ongoing court case. Read More: https://punchng.com/protesters-in-ogun-demand-halt-to-demolition-of-ancestral-homes/

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18 h. ago Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba urges better health sector regulation

Olisa Agbakoba calls for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s health sector regulation, citing a systemic crisis of medical negligence and preventable deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-son-agbakoba-urges-better-health-sector-regulation/

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22 h. ago  Agbakoba Calls For Probe Of Chimamanda’s Son’s Death, Demands Health Reforms

Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twins, died on January 7, 2026, following complications during a series of preparatory medical procedures. The post  Agbakoba Calls For Probe Of Chimamanda’s Son’s Death, Demands Health Reforms appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago Agbakoba Calls For Probe Of Chimamanda’s Son’s Death, Demands Health Reforms

Nkanu, one of Adichie’s twins, died on January 7, 2026, following complications during a series of preparatory medical procedures. The post Agbakoba Calls For Probe Of Chimamanda’s Son’s Death, Demands Health Reforms appeared first on Channels Television.

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23 h. ago Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba, calls for chief medical officer return at all levels to curb negligence

Olisa Agbakoba, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and medical malpractice expert, has called for the immediate creation of an independent read more Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba, calls for chief medical officer return at all levels to curb negligence

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24 h. ago Soludo’s wife urges regular medical checks to tackle heart diseases

Anambra’s first lady, Nonye Soludo, urges citizens to adopt regular medical checks and healthy habits to tackle heart diseases and reduce mortality rates. Read More: https://punchng.com/soludos-wife-urges-regular-medical-checks-to-tackle-heart-diseases/

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24 h. ago Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, Minority Leader and member representing Omuma state constituency in the Rivers State House of Assembly, and Peter read more Fubara impeachment: Two Rivers lawmakers urge colleagues to dump impeachment threat

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25 h. ago Agbakoba Demands Immediate Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Healthcare System

The senior lawyer expressed grave concern about the recurring incidents of absolutely preventable deaths resulting from medical negligence. The post Agbakoba Demands Immediate Overhaul Of Nigeria’s Healthcare System appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday urged President Bola Tinubu to prevail on security agencies to release detained Abubakar read more Atiku calls for unconditional release of detained social media activist Abubakar Salim Musa

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31 h. ago Chimamanda’s son: Anaesthetists’ society seeks involvement in Lagos probe

The Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists requests involvement in the Lagos State probe into alleged medical negligence in the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s so Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-son-anaesthetists-society-seeks-involvement-in-lagos-probe/

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32 h. ago Hospital Closure: Taraba Govt Inspects Alternative Facilities For Medicare Services

Following the overhauling of the Taraba State Specialist Hospital, which led to the closure of the facility, the state government has identified suitable hospitals and medical facilities in Jalingo, the state capital to provide healthcare services to the people. The identified facilities, which comprises of both public and private hospitals are expected to provide, most […]

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32 h. ago Boko Haram Demands $300,000 Ransom For Abducted Vice Chairman, Another

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have demanded $300,000 for the release of two persons abducted in December while on their way from Miringa in Biu to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. In a video circulating online, the two abductees were appealing for urgent intervention, saying that their captors are demanding a substantial ransom. One of the […]

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33 h. ago New Australian research offers hope for rare blood cancer patients

Australian researchers discover a targeted immunotherapy approach for myelofibrosis treatment, raising hopes for therapies that attack the disease itself. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-australian-research-offers-hope-for-rare-blood-cancer-patients/

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