Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong announces international retirement. Reflects on 10-year journey, AFCON 2023 glory, and passing the torch to the next generation. Read his full statement.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
Natalie Greene, a former GOP aide, staged a fake assault on herself. A judge has now ordered her to undergo inpatient mental health treatment. Read the full story.
Nigeria's captain William Troost-Ekong announces international retirement at 36 after World Cup qualification failure. He leaves with 83 caps and three AFCON medals. Read his full statement.
Emmanuel Peter, a 40-year-old lecturer with mental health issues, has disappeared from Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital in Yola. Police urge anyone with information to contact them immediately.
Complete guide to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Science (formerly OSCOHTECH). Get details on 2025 courses, school fees, cut-off marks, and admission requirements for aspiring health professionals.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been granted an indefinite leave from football to focus on his mental health following a devastating Champions League defeat to Chelsea. Get the full story.
Mental health experts warn depression in men is often overlooked, urging public awareness and early detection to prevent tragic outcomes. Learn the signs and why speaking up is vital.
Filmhouse Group and Café One hosted a pivotal forum in Lagos for Men's Day 2025, addressing mental health, fatherhood, and social pressures. Read how leaders are reshaping masculinity in Nigeria.
A Ghanaian father in the UK recounts the tragic attack by his son, misdiagnosed as spiritual warfare. He urges mental health awareness. Read his heartbreaking story.
Britney Spears worries fans with a cryptic Instagram message about suffering and darkness, just weeks after her family raised alarms about her wellbeing.
Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.
Nigeria attracts over $2 billion in energy investments due to Electricity Act 2023 reforms. Minister Adelabu reveals decentralized power market driving investor confidence nationwide.
Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
New research exposes severe psychological trauma among Nigerian journalists covering conflicts. Study calls for urgent mental health support systems for media professionals.
Discover how Miwa Olorunfemi rose from TV series Halita to become a Nollywood star, fashion model, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Learn about her career and personal life.
A Nigerian single mother shares her emotional story of ending a decade-long relationship while battling depression. Read her powerful journey and mental health struggle.
Zion Ministry's Seraphic Psychiatric Hospital begins full operations in Aguleri, providing completely free mental healthcare. First patients rescued from Anambra streets already receiving treatment.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
Singer Lizzo shares emotional journey about being defined by her size rather than talent, detailing mental health struggles and intentional weight loss transformation.
Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, under drug influence, jumps into well and dies. Family reveals suicide attempts and rescue efforts failed. Read full details.
Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef jumps into domestic well. Fire Service recovers body, urges mental health vigilance. Read full details.
Zion Ministry builds N1.6b psychiatric facility in Aguleri offering completely free mental healthcare, medication and rehabilitation for street patients across Anambra State.
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Joshua Kosoro, 24, tragically ended his life in Ebonyi after complaining of persistent strange voices. Police confirm investigation ongoing. Read full details.
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.