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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.

Osinbajo Raises Alarm Over Harmful Chemicals in Nigerian Fruits and Vegetables

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has raised concerns over food safety in Nigeria. He spoke in Lagos on…

Kano Government Sets Up Committee to Investigate Diphtheria Cases and Deaths

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Kano State Government on Saturday constituted a special committee to investigate reported diphtheria cases and deaths…

NDLEA Trains Over 100 Counselors to Strengthen Drug Rehabilitation Services

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a nationwide counselor training programme in Jos, Plateau…

FG Raises Nursing School Admissions to 50,000 to Tackle Healthcare Worker Shortage

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from 20,000 to 50,000 students across Nigeria,…

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…