The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on religious leaders and health stakeholders to enhance efforts to vaccinate 2.1 million Nigerian kids who remain unvaccinated. WHO representative to Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo made this appeal during a two-day engagement meeting on Monday focused on vaccination, maternal health, and child health. “Despite our efforts, several…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a renewed warning to skit makers and social media content creators to cease the unauthorized and irresponsible use of the Commission’s official attire. This follows the resurgence of an old video, titled “EFCC and Army Wahala,” which has recently gained traction on social media platforms. In…
The Lagos State Government has introduced the E-Call Up System to regulate truck movements along the Lekki-Epe corridor. The initiative is aimed at reducing traffic congestion caused by articulated trucks and improving logistics operations in the Lekki Free Trade Zone. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, made the announcement via a statement…
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Monday Okpebholo on their historic win in the Edo State governorship election In a statement released on September 22, 2024, and signed by Garba Shehu, Buhari’s media aide, the former president praised the APC and Okpebholo on their electoral victory, wishing the…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 35-year-old Godwin Femi for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old neighbour in the Adeba area of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the incident occurred where both the survivor and suspect reside. The victim’s father reported the case, alleging that Femi had been exploiting his…
In a daring counter-attack operation, troops from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have successfully repelled a vicious attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Mallam Fatori, neutralizing five insurgents and capturing a significant cache of arms and ammunition. The fierce gun battle resulted in the terrorists fleeing with gunshot wounds, abandoning their arms and ammunition…
Nigeria is grappling with a disturbing trend: the alarming rise of ritual killings perpetrated by internet fraudsters, notoriously known as Yahoo boys, who target young women for financial gain. To combat this menace, Dr. Idowu Olufemi Amos, a senior sociology lecturer at Federal University, Lokoja, in an exclusive interview shared insightful perspectives with Africa Health…
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism suggests that consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer protection against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases. These diseases include type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and stroke. The research found that regular coffee or caffeine intake, especially at moderate levels, was…
A recent study has found that babies conceived by mothers with obesity are more likely to develop heart problems and diabetes as adults. The study published in the Journal of Physiology has found that the babies have increased risk attributed to fatal damage caused by the mother’s high-fat, high-energy diet. The study discovered that maternal…
The Adamawa State Government has confirmed a cholera outbreak resulting in 12 fatalities. Health Commissioner, Felix Tangwami announced the grim news in statement on Sunday, stating that of 50 suspected cases tested, 30 returned positive for cholera. “Unfortunately, what we are dealing with is Acute Watery Diarrhoea or Cholera,” Tangwami said, stressing the urgency of…
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