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February 6, 2026

Govt seizes 12 baskets of chemically ripened mangoes in Oyo market 

She disclosed that the ministry had received increasing reports of sharp practices among some food vendors.

Mangoes
February 6, 2026

10,000 commercial drivers to benefit from Lagos health, safety programme

Mr Adekoya said the initiative was part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and protect lives.

February 6, 2026

Presidency, association partner on women’s health

Ms Steinacker said RenewHER advances its mission through three interconnected pillars designed to strengthen women’s health across Nigeria.

Adanna Steinacker
February 6, 2026

L-PRES delivers 154,000 livestock vaccines to Jigawa to combat transboundary diseases

Mr Ibrahim said the vaccines were provided in line with the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

VACCINES
February 6, 2026

Africa recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January: CDC

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says the continent recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
February 6, 2026

Cardiac Arrest: FG, others begin CPR training nationwide

The federal government has begun cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life support, and automated external defibrillator training for its health ministry staff.

Person performing CPR
February 6, 2026

UN praises $6 billion U.S. funding approval towards ending HIV/AIDS

UNAIDS, the UN agency leading the global effort to end HIV/AIDS worldwide, gave the commendation in a statement on Thursday.

Donald Trump official potrait
February 6, 2026

FG supplies Ekiti with 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines

The Ekiti government has received 80,500 doses of livestock vaccines from the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development to prevent and control transboundary animal diseases.

Livestock
February 6, 2026

L-PRES Project: Anambra takes delivery of vaccines to control transboundary animal diseases

Anambra has taken delivery of its allocated vaccines under the L-PRES project for mass vaccination of livestock against major transboundary animal diseases in Nigeria.

vaccines
February 6, 2026

Abuja: Residents worry over heaps of refuse on Zuba-Gwagwalada road

Some residents of Gwagwalada council in Abuja have expressed concern over the growing heaps of refuse on the Zuba-Gwagwalada expressway.

Refuse on the Zuba-Gwagwalada expressway