Gruesome or inhuman, the act of ritual killing is dastardly, to put it succinctly. But this cruel act is fast growing as young Nigerians find it an easy route to ‘cash out’. In view of the threat posed by the mindboggling phenomenon, Africa Health Report’ Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, delves into the alarming rise of…
The National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGMDP) has announced plans for a strike starting October 1, citing worsening healthcare conditions in Kano State. Dr. Anas Idris Hassan, the association’s secretary, disclosed this on Saturday, expressing deep concerns over the doctor-to-patient ratio, which stands at one doctor for every 33,000 patients, significantly…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched an ambitious campaign to vaccinate at least five million children against measles and other life-threatening diseases in the South West and Edo states. This initiative, set to begin on October 5, 2024, is part of the 2024 Integrated Supplemental Immunisation Activities, undertaken in collaboration with the governments…
The Federal High Court, in Abuja, presided over by Justice Peter Lifu on Friday heard how Abubakar Umar, the Sixth Prosecution Witness, PW6, converted the sum of N3.1 billion, wired to him by Gabriel Suswam as governor and delivered its equivalent of $15.8m in cash to him at his Maitama, Abuja residence. The witness made…
The Federal government has moved to halt the planned #Fearless October 1 nationwide protest. Africa Health Report gathered on Friday that the Presidency said it is talking with the organisers of the protest with a view to reaching an understanding with them before October 1. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,…
In this report, our Reporter, Juliet Jacob who spoke with women who indulge in cigarette smoking found that the sudden rise is alarming. And, that the number of females in tobacco smoking is not only rising astronomically but could also outmatch the number of male smokers. A Growing Trend The rise in smoking among…
Nigeria’s oil exploration has taken a hit, decreasing by 22% year-on-year in August 2024, according to the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This decline is largely attributed to low investment in the upstream sector of the petroleum industry. The number of rigs deployed for operations dropped to 14, down from 18 in the corresponding…
About two million people are still displaced days after devastating floods struck Maiduguri city, in Borno State, Nigeria’s Northeast, an official said on Friday. Economic activities have yet to return as victims struggle to overcome trauma caused by severe floods of the Sept.10-11, says Bulana Abiso, head of coalition of civil society. The Borno state…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested a former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, over alleged N27bn fraud. It was learnt that Ishaku, who left the as governor of the State in 2023 after spending eight years, was picked up at his Abuja residence in the early hours of Friday….
*ASUU Slams Administrative Lapses The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has expressed deep concern over the departure of 30 PhD holders from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) due to poor working conditions and inadequate welfare. This alarming trend was discussed during a press conference on Friday. Zonal Coordinator, Namo Timothy stated, “The absence…
