Original recaps written from several Nigerian sources. Each story cites the publishers it draws on, and new ones appear through the day as news breaks.

23 original stories

All
Politics
Business
Sports
Entertainment
General News
Health
Technology
Lifestyle

Health

Kogi launches first net distribution drive in 9 years to fight malaria

Kogi State will distribute over 3.1 million insecticide-treated nets from November 8-15, 2026, marking its first major malaria prevention campaign since 2017.

By Plus234Feed Editorial2 Nov 2026

Earlier

Health

Nigeria identifies 53 Ebola contacts as government establishes treatment centres

Federal authorities have traced 53 people linked to a confirmed Ebola case and are preparing isolation facilities across states with international entry points.

By Plus234Feed Editorial29 Oct 2026

Health

Keyamo Orders 46 Ebola Contacts Off Nigeria Flights for 21 Days

Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has instructed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority to place 46 individuals identified as contacts of Nigeria's confirmed Ebola patient on a restricted travel list, preventing them from boarding domestic or international flights for the next 21 days.

By Plus234Feed Editorial25 Oct 2026

Top stories

All top stories

Health

Westerhof, Super Eagles' 1994 AFCON Coach, Diagnosed With Colon Cancer

Clemens Westerhof, who led Nigeria to AFCON victory in the 1990s, is hospitalized in the Netherlands with colon cancer while managing Alzheimer's Disease.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Oct 2026

Health

WHO: Heart Disease, Stroke Kill Millions Annually as NCDs Dominate

The World Health Organization has released new data showing that heart disease and stroke remain the deadliest conditions globally, together claiming more than 16 million lives in 2023.

By Plus234Feed Editorial6 Oct 2026

Health

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

Nigerian musician Adekunle Gold has disclosed that he underwent genotype testing with his wife Simi before their 2019 marriage, and made clear that genetic compatibility was a prerequisite for the relationship.

By Plus234Feed Editorial12 Sept 2026

Health

Plateau State closes all schools indefinitely over diphtheria outbreak

The Plateau State Government has suspended all educational activities across its public and private primary and secondary institutions, effective Monday, September 7, 2026.

By Plus234Feed Editorial8 Sept 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial1 Sept 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Aug 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial10 Aug 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial5 Aug 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial31 Jul 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial28 Jul 2026

Health

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

The Rivers State Ministry of Health has sealed multiple health facilities across the state and arrested seven individuals in connection with illegal medical operations and child trafficking.

By Plus234Feed Editorial24 Jun 2026

Health

France Confirms First Ebola Case in Doctor Returning From Congo

A medical doctor arriving recently from the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola virus disease in France.

By Plus234Feed Editorial24 Jun 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial22 Jun 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Jun 2026

Health

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

Anambra's First Lady and a national sickle cell foundation have separately called on the Nigerian government and private sector to expand support for patients managing the genetic blood disorder.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Jun 2026

Health

Nigeria Inaugurates Presidential Task Force to Prevent Ebola Outbreak

Nigeria has established a presidential task force dedicated to preventing Ebola virus disease outbreaks within the country.

By Plus234Feed Editorial20 Jun 2026

Health

Nigerian Leaders Push Voluntary Blood Donation as World Observes Donor Day

Nigeria's First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and officials across state and federal levels have issued calls for citizens to participate in voluntary blood donation, marking the observance of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, 2026.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Jun 2026

Health

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

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has made serious allegations against Euracar Multi Specialist Hospital in Lagos, claiming the facility attempted to obscure details surrounding the death of her infant son, Nkanu.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Jun 2026

Health

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.

By Plus234Feed Editorial19 Jun 2026

Top picks

The weekly

Nigeria's week in one email, every Friday morning.

Email address

Unsubscribe in one click.

Intel API

FX, inflation, NGX, policy, NBS and civic data for products and teams.

Get a free key

Explore

Business NPFL Entertainment Events Markets Intel API MCP Server Daily Brief Lifestyle Politics Know Your Rep Health FX Calculator Naira Value

About Privacy Terms Contact Copyright Disclaimer Publishers Developers Feedback Careers Newsletter