Yobe Boosts Healthcare with 2,500 New Workers, 5 Upgraded Hospitals
Yobe State transforms its healthcare sector, employing 2,500 health workers and upgrading five hospitals to specialist facilities to curb medical tourism and save lives.
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Stakeholders Urge Action to Strengthen Lagos PHCs for Universal Health
Health stakeholders in Lagos demand urgent action to fix PHCs, revealing a massive shortage of facilities and doctors. The state needs 2,000 new centres to meet WHO standards and achieve universal health coverage.
Gov Sule Signs Bill for N6bn Specialist Hospital in Akwanga
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has signed a bill establishing the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital in Akwanga, with N6bn set aside for its upgrade to a tertiary facility. Read more about this major healthcare investment.
5 Ambulances Boost Emergency Care in Ogoniland
Rivers State and HYPREP strengthen public health in Ogoniland with ambulance donations to five facilities. Partnership aims to tackle pollution-related health challenges.
Imo Signs Pact for First Robotic Surgical Centre in Nigeria
Governor Hope Uzodimma signs MoU with IDCL Surgicals to establish Nigeria's first Robotic Surgical Centre in Imo, aiming to boost medical tourism and advanced healthcare.
FG Recruits Health Fellows in 774 LGAs Nationwide
The Federal Government has begun a merit-based recruitment drive for National Health Fellows to strengthen primary healthcare in all 774 local government areas. Apply now!
Nigerian Woman's Painful Village Hospital Experience Goes Viral
A US-based Nigerian woman's TikTok video reveals shocking state of a village hospital lacking staff & supplies. She calls for urgent healthcare reform. Read her full story.
Governor Buni Employs First-Class Physics Graduate in Yobe
Governor Mai Mala Buni has offered immediate employment to Surayya Kabir, a First-Class Physics graduate from YSU with a historic 4.84 CGPA. Read about this milestone for girl-child education in Yobe.
NMA Edo to Withdraw Medical Services Over Kidnapped Doctors
The NMA Edo State branch announces a total withdrawal of medical services from January 10, 2026, demanding the release of two kidnapped doctors and improved security for healthcare workers.
Two Doctors Kidnapped in Edo, NMA Raises Alarm
The Nigerian Medical Association in Edo State expresses deep concern over the abduction of two doctors, warning that insecurity is crippling healthcare delivery. Authorities are urged to act.
Boat Capsizes in Yobe, Claims 29 Lives
A tragic boat accident in Yobe State has claimed 29 lives, including two sisters. The canoe capsized while traveling from Jigawa. Read the full details and community impact.
29 Dead in Yobe Boat Mishap, Search for 11 Continues
Governor Mai Mala Buni mourns 29 victims of the Nguru boat capsizing. Rescue teams search for 11 missing persons. Read the latest on the tragic accident and state response.
Buni Empowers 2,000 Youths with Tricycles, GSM Kits
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launches a 2026 empowerment drive, distributing tricycles and GSM repair kits to 2,000 youths to fight poverty and boost employment in the state.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
Death toll in Yobe boat accident rises to 29. Governor Mai Mala Buni orders strict new safety rules for river travel and provides support for victims' families. Read the latest updates.
Yobe Boat Accident Death Toll Rises to 29
The death toll from the Yobe boat accident has risen to 29. Search and rescue efforts continue as authorities cite overloading and structural defects as causes. Read the full report.
Boat Capsize on Yobe-Jigawa Border Claims 25 Lives
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
25 Dead, 14 Missing in Yobe State Boat Accident
A devastating boat accident in Yobe State's Nguru LGA has claimed 25 lives, with 14 passengers still missing. Rescue operations continue as Governor Buni mourns the loss.
25 Dead, 14 Missing in Yobe Canoe Tragedy
A canoe carrying 52 capsized in Yobe State, leaving 25 dead and 14 missing. Search operations continue. Read the full report on the Nguru waterway tragedy.
Buni Signs N515.53bn Yobe 2026 Budget
Governor Mai Mala Buni has signed Yobe's N515.53bn 2026 budget into law, focusing on economic growth and infrastructure. Read details of the allocations.
Yobe Hisbah bans male-female contact in vehicles, gatherings
Yobe State Hisbah Commission prohibits physical interaction & private chats between men and women in tricycles, at events to uphold Sharia. Details inside.
Borno Governor Announces Major Rural Allowance Increase
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
NGOs Urge Govt to Boost Health Funding, Stop Brain Drain
CISLAC and VNDC call for increased, protected health financing and urgent solutions to Nigeria's healthcare workforce crisis. Experts warn systemic issues threaten universal health coverage goals.
Boko Haram Bomber Paid N100k for Maiduguri Attack
A captured Boko Haram suicide bomber reveals he was paid N100,000 to bomb worshippers in Maiduguri, detailing the chilling Gamboru Market Mosque attack. Read the full confession.
Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Yobe LG Chairman Dies in Egypt After Prolonged Illness
Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, Chairman of Yusufari LGA in Yobe State, has passed away in a Cairo hospital. Get the full details on his death and burial according to Islamic rites.
ISWAP Attacks Yobe Communities After US Airstrikes
ISWAP terrorists launched fresh attacks in Yobe State, injuring a village head and looting a health centre, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto. Details on the raid and official reactions.
7 States Need US Airstrikes, Says Security Analyst
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Buni Emerges APC Conflict Resolution Committee Chair
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
Zulum Presents 2026 Borno Budget to State Assembly
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
7 Killed in Yobe Highway Crash Caused by Tyre Burst
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
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