February 16, 2026

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NAFDAC Denies FG Order Suspending Sachet Alcohol Ban, Calls Reports Misleading

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports that the Federal Government suspended its sachet alcohol ban, describing circulating claims as misleading. The agency clarified that regulatory timelines remain unchanged and urged the public to rely only on official communications regarding enforcement decisions....

Health Minister Says Only ₦36m Released From ₦218bn Capital Budget Allocation

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Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that only ₦36 million has been released from a ₦218 billion capital allocation to the ministry, raising concerns about budget execution in the health sector. The revelation highlights widening gaps between appropriation and disbursement as public hospitals grapple with funding shortages and service pressures nationwide....

NAFDAC Uncovers ₦3bn Fake Drug Syndicate in Lagos, Seizes Over 10 Million Doses

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Nigeria’s drug regulator has uncovered one of the largest counterfeit medicine operations in recent years, seizing over 10 million fake and banned drug doses worth more than ₦3 billion in Lagos. The bust exposes a sophisticated international syndicate cloning life-saving medicines and pushing them into local markets, raising fresh alarms about public health safety and regulatory enforcement....

Snakebite Death Sparks Antivenom Crisis Debate in Nigeria

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The death of Abuja-based singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite has reignited debate over Nigeria’s emergency health readiness, as questions swirl around antivenom availability, hospital preparedness and response time. While authorities insist stocks exist, health advocates and lawmakers say the incident exposes systemic gaps in treating preventable fatalities....

Health Minister: Prayers Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Healthcare System

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Nigeria’s Health Minister has warned that faith alone cannot resolve the country’s deep healthcare challenges, arguing that structural reforms, sustained funding, and accountability are required to reverse decades of underinvestment. The remarks reopen debate on how Nigeria balances belief, policy, and evidence-based planning as pressure mounts on hospitals, health workers, and patients nationwide....

JOHESU Strike: Why Health Workers Are Split Over Salary Structures

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The ongoing JOHESU strike has exposed deep divisions within Nigeria’s health sector over salary structures, with the Nigerian Medical Association rejecting claims backed by NLC and TUC. At the centre of the dispute are longstanding differences between CONHESS and CONMESS pay frameworks, raising broader questions about equity, roles, and remuneration across public hospitals....

NAFDAC Explains Sachet Alcohol Ban, Clarifies Scope and Timeline

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has clarified the rationale, scope and timeline of the sachet alcohol ban, amid widespread public confusion. The regulator stressed that the policy is driven by public health concerns and is being implemented in phases, with engagement ongoing to balance health priorities and economic realities....

Mr P Says He Fears Poverty, Not Death, Recalling Childhood Hardship and Family Struggles

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Singer Peter “Mr P” Okoye says poverty remains the only thing he fears, revealing that his childhood experiences of homelessness and hardship still shape his mindset today. In a candid interview, the music star recounted how his family of ten lived in a one-room apartment that was demolished while they were still inside, a memory he says he can never forget....

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

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The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws....

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