December 2024

Lagos Set to Open Largest Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Centre in Sub-Saharan Africa

Korede AbdullahDecember 2, 202403 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced significant progress on the Lagos State Mental Institute, a groundbreaking facility under construction in Ketu-Ejirin, Epe. The facility is set to become the largest psychiatric and rehabilitation centre in sub-Saharan Africa, with a 500-bed capacity, highlighting the state’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare delivery. Governor…

NAFDAC Denies Involvement in Water Sachets Viral Video

Juliet JacobDecember 2, 202401 mins

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that it was not involved in the viral video showing individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the agency distanced itself from the actions depicted in the video,…

Nigeria’s Internet Crisis Undermining Economic Growth, Frustrates Youth Creative Skills

RabiuDecember 2, 2024011 mins

There is no gainsaying internet connectivity is paramount to developmental growth, success and progress of any nation. But Nigeria’s internet frustrations are holding back millions of its citizens, unarguably. With unreliable connections, dropped calls, and painfully slow internet speeds, daily life is disrupted, and businesses suffer. The ongoing challenges in mobile networks have become a…

Military Recovers 1.2m Litres of Stolen Crude Oil, Deactivates 56 Illegal Bunkering Wells

MartinsDecember 2, 2024December 2, 202407 mins

Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in conjunction with other security agencies, have busted illegal bunkering operations across the Niger Delta Region, in a renewed anti-illegal operations with visible operational footprints. The operations, which yielded massive breakthrough were conducted from 25 November – 1 December 2024. The efforts had led to the deactivation of over…

Ekiti Govt Approves N3B for Medical Equipment, Others

MartinsDecember 2, 202403 mins

Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ekiti State Government has approved a whopping N3 billion for the purchase of medical equipment at the multipurpose building of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) in Ado-Ekiti. This approval was made at the state executive council meeting chaired by Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Friday. According to the Commissioner…

Police Forestall Terrorist Attack in Borno

Mirian GomDecember 2, 202403 mins

At least one police officer was injured after a terrorist group attacked the Jakana Divisional Police Station in Borno State early Sunday morning, according to Nigerian police. The assailants launched the attack at around 1:00 AM but were met with strong resistance from the police. Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a…

FCT Police Cautions over Surge in Abandoned Babies

MartinsDecember 1, 2024December 1, 202401 mins

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has expressed concern over the increasing cases of abandoned babies in the area, calling for greater responsibility among individuals to address the disturbing trend. In a statement issued on Sunday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Josephine Adeh, disclosed that two new cases of abandoned infants were…

JUST IN: CBN to Launch New Website Monday

JohnDecember 1, 202401 mins

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN said on Sunday it is set to launch a redesigned website on tomorrow, Monday, December 2. “We are pleased to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website (www.cbn.gov.ng), which will be operational on Monday, December 2, 2024”, Ag. Director, Corporate Communications Mrs Hakama Sidi Ali, said. The Ag…

Capsized Boat: Hope Dims for Rescue of 200 Missing Passengers

JohnDecember 1, 202402 mins

48 hours after, rescue workers have yet to find nearly 200 people who are missing when a boat capsized in Kogi State in Nigeria. An official told Anadolu, a news agency on Saturday that authorities are still looking for nearly 200 people missing. A spokesperson for the National Inland Waterway Authority, Suleiman Makana, reportedly said…

Open Defecation: Real Reasons Public Health Challenge Remains Recurring Decimal in Nigeria

Juliet JacobDecember 1, 2024014 mins

Nigeria bears the unfortunate distinction of being one of the world’s top countries plagued by the practice of open defecation. In this special report, Juliet Jacob delves into the alarming reality of this issue and explores the critical steps the country must take to eradicate this harmful and humiliating practice. Tackling the Scourge of Open…

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