Pope Francis has issued a strong appeal for peace in the Middle East following Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attack on Israel, warning of the potential for a dangerous escalation of violence in the region. During his traditional Sunday prayer in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, the pontiff stated, “I make a pressing appeal…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public about a hazardous drug mixture called Combine, adding that is a shortcut to death. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy for the agency, posted on his social media account on Sunday, revealing details about the intercepted contraband along with a video showcasing…
The Adamawa Police Command has announced its intention to apprehend an 18-year-old suspect following a fatal stabbing during a dispute with a friend. The command shared this information in a statement posted on its official social media account on Sunday. According to the statement, both individuals involved in the altercation were taken to the hospital…
The United States has reiterated its stance on the fight by Nigeria against terror attacks, as the abducted Chibok school girls’ incident marks 10 years, saying, the United States stands with Nigeria. The US in a statement made available to Africa Health Report, expressed commitment and support to the efforts being made by Nigeria to…
Ten Years After Chibok Girls Abduction: Life is Meaningless, Lament Parents Amid Dimmed Hope How time flies. It has been ten years since over 250 girls abducted from the Government Secondary, Chibok. It took a lot of proofs for many, even the government at the time to be convinced about the incident. Some of the…
The Naira on Friday recorded a significan appreciation at the official market, trading at N1,142.38 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market, revealed that the Naira gained N88.23. This represents a 7.16 per cent gain when compared to the…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported one death and confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever within one week across the country. The NCDC said this in a situation report for Week 13 published on its website, Friday. Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic illness transmitted to humans through contact…
Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said over 1,500 schools in the eight frontline local government areas of the state, do not have fences. The governor stated this while addressing stakeholders from the 23 local government areas of the state. The governor, however, disclosed that as part of efforts to complement the government’s commitment…
The dawn breaks over the bustling city of Gwarinpa, Abuja. Nine-year-old Aliyu (not real name) eagerly prepares for another day at the mechanic site. Amidst the towering high-rises and ceaseless traffic, Aliyu forges his path, driven by the hope of creating a better future for himself and his family. However, his story sheds light on…
Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria, has launched a “revolutionary” vaccine against meningitis, which the World Health Organisation on Friday said was a world first. “Meningitis is an old and deadly foe, but this new vaccine holds the potential to change the trajectory of the disease, preventing future outbreaks and saving many lives,” said WHO Director-General,…
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