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Health

refers to the overall well-being of the body and mind, including physical, mental, and emotional aspects. Maintaining good health involves proper nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, and preventive care. Good health enhances quality of life, boosts energy, strengthens immunity, and supports longevity.

NCDC Reports Rise in Lassa Fever Cases as Nigeria Records 963 Infections, 229 Deaths

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a fresh rise in Lassa fever…

Reps Step Down Bill to Ban Unbranded, Unfortified Edible Oils After Heated Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Wednesday stepped down a bill seeking to ban the production, importation, distribution,…

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Dismantle Drug Cartels, Expand Rehabilitation at National Drug Summit

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling illicit drug use and…

Nigeria’s Challenge Is Policy Implementation, Not Policy Formulation – Bayelsa Deputy Governor

By Elizabeth Ugbo Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Peter Akpe, has said Nigeria’s biggest development challenge is poor policy implementation rather…

NDLEA Arrests 559 Suspects, Secures 128 Convictions in Anambra Drug Crackdown

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 559 suspected drug offenders and secured 128 convictions…

Federal Government Releases N21.2m to Each State for Ebola Preparedness

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has approved the release of N21.2 million to each state to strengthen preparedness against…

DRC Ebola Outbreak Could Surpass Deadliest Epidemic in History, Africa CDC Warns

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is battling a worsening Ebola outbreak that could become the deadliest…

Plateau Records 11 Confirmed Cholera Cases, Five Deaths as Government Activates Emergency Response

By Elizabeth Ugbo Plateau State has confirmed 11 cholera cases, with five deaths and 53 suspected infections reported in Mangu…

Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Euracare of Cover-Up in Son’s Death

By Elizabeth Ugbo Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital of covering up the circumstances surrounding…

President Tinubu Establishes Ebola Task Force, Approves N10 Billion for Emergency Preparedness

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease…