NDLEA Nabs Drug Supplier Linked to Bandit Groups in Nationwide Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a notorious supplier of illicit drugs to bandits in Niger State. The NDLEA also recorded major seizures of opioids, cannabis and codeine syrup across several states, as well as intercepting drug consignments bound for the United States, Canada and Sweden. The bandit, 33-year-old […]
Alaafin of Oyo Pledges Support for NDLEA’s Anti-Drug Campaign
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has assured the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), of full support and collaboration in his renewed mandate to curb substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the country. The traditional ruler gave the […]
Lives at Risk: Cancer Survivor Pushes for Urgent Release of NCD Budget
By Julian Osamoto When cancer survivor Maimuna Barau speaks about the cost of staying alive in Nigeria, her voice carries the weight of millions living with chronic illnesses. Barau said “Patients have carried this burden for too long, while only 6% of the health budget goes to NCDs, and nearly none of the 2025 activities […]
NDLEA Seizes 7.6m Tramadol Pills, 76 Tonnes of Cannabis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized more than 7.6 million pills of tramadol and 76,273.4 kilograms of cannabis, including Colorado, Loud and Skunk, during intelligence-driven raids across multiple states. The seizure which happens to be one of its largest coordinated operations this year, targeted drug trafficking corridors, transit routes […]
Akwa Ibom, RTSL, Orixine To Strengthen Framework for Animal Health Bill
By Julian Osamoto Akwa Ibom State has began a review of its Draft Animal Health Bill as stakeholders warn that outdated laws, weak disease surveillance systems are increasing the State’s vulnerability to zoonotic outbreaks and food safety threats. The four days review meeting, which commenced on Tuesday December 2nd in Uyo, brings together officials from […]
NCWS, NDLEA Join Forces in Fight Against Drug Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) has commended President Bola Tinubu for reappointing Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman/CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another five-year term. The council described the decision as a national endorsement of Marwa’s leadership and a boost for ongoing efforts […]
Strike: NARD Rejects Labour Ministry Claims, Insists No Demand Met
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has dismissed as misleading a press release issued by the Federal Ministry of Labour on November 19, 2025, accusing the ministry of misrepresenting the true state of negotiations over the ongoing nationwide strike. In a statement signed by Dr. Mohammad Usman Suleiman and Dr. Abdulmajid […]
Lawmakers, WHO Push for Digital Health Reforms to Accelerate UHC
By Juliet Onwurah Nigeria’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has gained renewed momentum as legislators and global health leaders call for stronger data governance, digital innovation, and sustainable financing to rebuild the nation’s health system. Speaking at the 6th Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, […]
Telemedicine Key to Bridging Healthcare Gaps Across Nigeria- Salako
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health innovation as core strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable access to healthcare across Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025, themed “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability,” the Minister […]
PenCom Launches PenCare to Provide Affordable Healthcare for Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially inaugurated the Board of Trustees for the Pension Industry Health Care Initiative, known as PenCare. The programme is designed to deliver affordable and quality healthcare services to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Abuja, PenCom’s […]