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Original news recaps written from multiple Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it was synthesized from. New stories published throughout the day as news breaks.

18 original stories

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·12 Sept 2026

Adekunle Gold: Genotype Test Was Non-Negotiable Before Marrying Simi

Singer Adekunle Gold revealed he would not have married wife Simi if her genotype were incompatible, citing concerns about sickle cell disease in potential…

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Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·8 Sept 2026

Plateau State closes all schools indefinitely over diphtheria outbreak

Governor Mutfwang's administration has suspended classes at all public and private schools from September 7 as a preventive measure against suspected…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·1 Sept 2026

Kano logs 32,000 diphtheria cases, 1,800 deaths since 2022

Kano State has confirmed over 32,000 diphtheria cases and 1,800 deaths since December 2022, with unvaccinated children bearing the brunt of the outbreak.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Aug 2026

EU allocates €2.3m emergency fund to tackle cholera across West, Central Africa

Nigeria to receive €1.5m of European Commission support to boost disease response and water sanitation efforts.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·10 Aug 2026

Malaria Consortium Expands Oyo Partnerships With UCH, State Health Ministry

The organisation pledges deeper collaboration with University College Hospital and Oyo State Government to broaden malaria control efforts across the region.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·5 Aug 2026

Nigeria launches nationwide push to boost exclusive breastfeeding rates

FG launches First 1,000 Days campaign during World Breastfeeding Week 2026, targeting child malnutrition while health experts dispel myths deterring mothers.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

Ghana's Tallest Man Sulemana Abdul Samed Dies at 33

Sulemana Abdul Samed, known as Awuche and recognized as Ghana's tallest man, has died at 33 from complications tied to Marfan syndrome.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·31 Jul 2026

WHO Warns HIV Funding Cuts Threaten Nigeria, Africa Progress

International funding for HIV programmes has dropped sharply, jeopardizing decades of gains in Nigeria and across Africa, health officials say.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·28 Jul 2026

Benue State investigates suspected Mpox case in Konshisha LGA

Health authorities in Benue have launched an investigation into a suspected Mpox case reported in Konshisha, with laboratory tests pending confirmation.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

Rivers State shuts multiple health facilities, arrests seven in trafficking probe

Authorities in Rivers State have closed hospitals and patent medicine stores following investigations into unlicensed medical practice and child trafficking…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·24 Jun 2026

France Confirms First Ebola Case in Doctor Returning From Congo

A physician who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking France's first confirmed case during the…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·22 Jun 2026

Babalola Vows Rotary Will Push Polio Fight Despite Money Shortfalls

Rotary International's incoming president says financial pressures won't derail the organization's decades-long campaign to eliminate polio worldwide.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

FG releases ₦21.2m per state for Ebola outbreak response

Federal Government approves disease surveillance funds to all states, with half of allocation disbursed immediately to strengthen health emergency preparedness.

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Nigeria's Leaders Push for Sickle Cell Support as Patient Advocates Demand Better Care

Officials and patient advocates are calling for government intervention and community support to improve treatment access and reduce stigma facing sickle cell…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·20 Jun 2026

Nigeria Inaugurates Presidential Task Force to Prevent Ebola Outbreak

The Federal Government has launched a presidential task force led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to implement surveillance and border control measures…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Nigerian Leaders Push Voluntary Blood Donation as World Observes Donor Day

First Lady Tinubu, state officials, and the National Blood Transfusion Service have called on Nigerians to donate blood during World Blood Donor Day…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

Chimamanda Adichie Alleges Cover-Up in Son's Death at Lagos Hospital

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has publicly accused Euracar Multi Specialist Hospital of concealing facts about her 21-month-old son's death in…

Health·By Plus234Feed Editorial·19 Jun 2026

UNDP Pushes Nigeria to Link GBV Response with HIV Treatment Plans

Development agencies call for closer ties between justice and health sectors to remove violence-related barriers to HIV care for vulnerable Nigerians.