Korede Abdullah in this special report, assesses the clamour for an amendment of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution. The most recent move for constitutional reforms was by a group of eminent Nigerians, called, The Patriots- men and women of influence led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on a visit to President Bola Tinubu. …
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is holding an emergency meeting in Abuja following the Nigeria Police’s recent invitation to its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Africa Health Report AHR has learnt. The spokesperson for the congress, Benson Upah, made this known in a statement he signed and made available to journalists. A police letter, dated August…
The Nigerian military, on Monday reported that its troops of Operation Hadin kai have killed a notorious terrorists commander, Abu Rijab alongside 26 of his combatants in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The operation also resulted in the recovery of several weapons and ammunition, some of which are considered crucial for…
President Bola Tinubu has called on countries within the West African region to strengthen anti-corruption agencies in their territories and offer them ample opportunities to operate in order to tackle the scourge of corruption more effectively. The President gave the charge in Abuja on Monday, at the opening ceremony of the 6th Annual General Assembly…
The NNPC Limited has unveiled its 2023 Audited Financial Statement, marking a landmark year with a record net profit of N3.297 trillion, a significant increase from N2.548 trillion in 2022. This represents a 28% rise in profitability, showcasing the company’s strong financial health and operational resilience despite global and domestic challenges. Speaking on Monday in…
The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Monday said 2023 was the deadliest year for humanitarian workers ever recorded. In 2023, 280 aid workers were killed in 33 countries, a 137 per cent increase compared to 2022, when 118 were killed, the OCHA said. “Worse still is that 2024 may be…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have issued a stern warning to state governors, urging them to exercise caution and conduct thorough legal consultations when negotiating contracts. This call to action comes in response to the recent seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a French court, resulting from…
Nigerians, on Monday, expressed varied reactions on social media regarding the NDLEA’s proposal for mandatory drug tests for university-bound students. The NDLEA Kwara State commander, Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola who made the announcement explained that this would “Serve as a preventive measure while offering early intervention and counselling for those already using drugs to prevent them…
The Philippines has announced its first Mpox case of the year. This was made public on Monday, though health officials are still determining if it involves the newly concerning Clade 1b variant. However, Health Secretary, Teodoro Herbosa in a statement reassured the public, saying, “Our health system is working. We can handle the situation and…
The rapid spread of the Mpox virus in just one week across the continent is sending ominous signals about the force of the disease to cripple Africa’s public health. The deadly spread of the infection has triggered frantic decisions by governments and health organizations within and outside Africa. The development has also raised a pertinent…
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