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    Nigerians stranded in S’Africa as repatriation delays trigger humanitarian concerns

    Eight students arrested over deadly Kenya school fire

    Several girls feared dead as fire guts Kenyan boarding school

    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda

    Gunman killed after opening fire near white house, bystander injured

    Jury begins deliberations in Alison-Madueke bribery trial in London

    Trump announces killing of ISIS deputy in joint U.S.-Nigeria operation

    Nigerian Prof jailed five years in US over $1.4m fraud

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    • 2 weeks ago Woman recalls shock of giving birth while asleep during labour
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    • 2 weeks ago Seven dead, over 5,400 affected as windstorms ravage 120 communities in Jigawa
    • 2 weeks ago Police nab father, son for alleged unlawful possession of firearms
    • 2 weeks ago Defence Minister orders troops to kill bandits without waiting for approval
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    • 2 weeks ago PFIPC: Senate declines probe of controversial budget allocation, awaits ICPC investigation
    • 2 weeks ago Police foil kidnap attempt in Ondo, kill two suspects
    • 2 weeks ago EFCC arraigns former P’Harcourt refinery MD over alleged N218m money laundering
    • 2 weeks ago CBN warns against rejecting standard N100 banknote
    • 2 weeks ago Two senior Boko Haram commanders surrender to troops in Yobe
    • 2 weeks ago FG suspends enforcement of new digital regulations pending policy review
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Latest Health News, Medical Research and Wellness Updates

Good health information helps people make informed decisions. The Health section of Naija Daily News delivers accurate, timely, and evidence-based reporting on healthcare, medical research, disease prevention, public health, and wellness in Nigeria and around the world.

Our coverage includes healthcare policy, disease outbreaks, vaccination programmes, hospitals, mental health, nutrition, maternal and child health, medical innovations, and the work of health agencies and professionals. We also report on scientific discoveries and global health developments that affect Nigerians.

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    WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda

    The World Health Organization has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic…

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    Fresh COVID-19 case confirmed in Cross River

    Nigeria has recorded a fresh case of COVID-19, with the latest infection confirmed in…

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    NAFDAC warns of counterfeit colgate toothpaste in Kaduna

    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an…

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    Health workers protest in Abuja over controversial reform bill

    Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional…

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    NiMet warns of rising meningitis risk in Northern states as dry season intensifies

    The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a public health advisory warning that several…

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    NAFDAC recall Aptamil, Cow & Gate infant formulas over contamination fears

    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians…

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    2,000 Nigerian medical graduates shut out of housemanship yearly — MDCN

    About 2,000 newly qualified medical doctors in Nigeria are unable to secure housemanship placements…

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    JOHESU suspends nationwide strike following agreement with FG

    The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its nationwide indefinite strike to allow…

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    December 11, 2025
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    How donor with cancer gene fathered 197 children

    A sweeping cross-border investigation has uncovered how a sperm donor carrying a dangerous, undetected…

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    Pregnant woman dies in Katsina hospital over cash-only policy

    A pregnant woman, Aisha Najamu, has died at the Turai Umaru Musa Yar’adua Maternity…

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2027: Peter Obi alleges intimidation, says he may not be alive to contest

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Peter Obi not a threat to Tinubu, says Umahi

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Rivers budget delay sparks new constitutional crisis fears

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Poor funding cause of Nigeria’s education crisis, says Peter Obi

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Sowore alleges decades-long persecution by Nigeria’s ruling elite

ADC

Court affirms David Mark as ADC chairman, dismisses leadership challenge

Editorials

  • October 8, 2025

    Editorial: PENGASSAN crossed the line in Dangote dispute

  • May 8, 2025

    Pope Leo XIV and the Reckoning of Power: America, the Church, the Age of Two Lions

  • April 16, 2025

    EDITORIAL: Of ‘Willful Gifts’ and the Wilting Bar

  • November 8, 2024

    Protest Minors: Rewarding Bad Behaviour – Govt Has Not Learnt Lessons

Columns

  • June 20, 2026

    How man killed two elderly men to avenge parents, brother’s death in Cross River Community

  • January 27, 2025

    Principle of Thrasymachus: Is Justice the advantage of the stronger?

  • January 25, 2025

    Purposeless pardons: Flaws exposed in Osun prisoner release

  • November 5, 2024

    Children as Political Pawns: Reflection on Responsibility, Govt Mishandling of Youth Protests

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