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December 16, 2025

Five Years Later, Foreign-Trained Doctors Score Legal Win Against Royal College of Canada

Five years after taking legal action, a group of foreign-trained doctors has won a significant appeal against the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, highlighting questions about fairness and transparency in the country’s medical certification system. The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Adewale v. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, 2025... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Education, Health, Nigeria News, Politics, World News
November 12, 2025

Kogi climbs to 10th in 2025 health preparedness index, evidence of Gov Ododo’s visionary leadership.

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State has recorded a remarkable leap in its healthcare readiness, climbing from 18th position in 2023 and 2024 to 10th position in the 2025 SBM Health Preparedness Index. The SBM Health Preparedness Index assesses the capacity of Nigeria’s 36 states to effectively respond to health emergencies and... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Governance, Health, Nigeria News, Politics
November 8, 2025

NPHCDA Hands Over Health Equipment to Kogi Govt as Ododo Commissions 80 Revitalized PHCs

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), on Friday, handed over health equipment and commodities to Kogi state government. Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina, who handed over the equipment, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s... Read More
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October 28, 2025

Doctors Lauds Governor Ododo for Approving Special Allowance 

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP), Kogi State Chapter, has expressed deep appreciation to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his visionary leadership and commitment to the welfare of healthcare workers in the state.  In a letter of appreciation jointly signed by the State... Read More
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October 6, 2025

SENATOR OLUREMI TINUBU: A First Lady That Puts Nigerians First

By Festus Fifen In a vibrant black African Country Like Nigeria, where socio-economic challenges and aspirations intertwine, the role of the First Lady often comes with great expectations and pressures. From the Time of the Late Mariam Babangida a woman who brought so much attention to the office of the first lady of Nigeria with... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Education, Featured, Governance, Health, Life, Nigeria News, Politics
October 1, 2025

Nigeria @65: FCTA Unveils Two Flagship Health Initiatives

By Festus Fifen   In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has launched the free distribution of Mother–Baby Kits and the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. During the official launch at the Asokoro district hospital in Abuja, FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud noted that the two health flagship... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Politics
October 1, 2025

Gov. Usman Ododo Approves 300K Monthly ‘Motivation’ Allowance for Medical Doctors in Kogi State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved N300,000 monthly ‘motivation’ allowance for medical doctors serving with the government owned hospitals The Governor announced the new package at the launch of access to health care for 76,000 beneficiaries of local government civil servants, pensioners and students tertiary... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Health, Nigeria Capital, Politics
September 5, 2025

Kogi Govt Reconstitutes drug Control Committee, Vows to Tackle Drug Abuse

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi state government has reconstituted a 26-member Drug Control Committee with a pledge to stem the rising menace of illicit drugs in the state. Launching the committee in Lokoja on Thursday, the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade, said Governor Ahmed Usman... Read More
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August 28, 2025

PAAU Secures MDCN Approval to Commence MBBS Program, Admissions Begin October 2025

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London In a significant milestone for medical education in Kogi State, the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Ayingba, has received full approval from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) to commence its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. The green light was granted following a successful... Read More
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June 26, 2025

2025 WORD DRUG DAY: President Tinubu Says War Against Illicit Drugs Must Be Embraced By All to Achieve the needed Success

By Festus Fifen As Nigeria Joins the World to celebrate the 2025 World Drugs Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the fight against the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria must be embraced by all as a national movement rather than one for governments alone. The President stated this... Read More
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