NIS CONFIRMS DEATH OF OFFICER, INJURY OF ANOTHER AFTER ATTACK IN NIGER STATE

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has confirmed the death of one of its officers following a brutal attack on its personnel while they were conducting a routine surveillance patrol in Niger State, an incident that has once again highlighted the grave security risks faced by...
  • October 15, 2026

RIVERS GOVERNMENT SEALS EIGHT HEALTH FACILITIES, ARRESTS FOUR OVER ALLEGED QUACKERY

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has sealed eight health facilities across the state and arrested four persons over alleged medical quackery, impersonation and operation of unregistered health premises. The enforcement exercise was carried out in October as part of ongoing efforts by the state...
  • October 15, 2026

FG APPROVES N40.76 BILLION FOR PRIMARY HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN Q3 2026

The Federal Government has approved the sum of N40.76 billion for primary healthcare delivery across the country under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF, for the third quarter of 2026. The approval was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor...
  • October 15, 2026