The World Health Organization, (WHO) revealed that alcohol is responsible for nearly three million deaths each year, with a slight decrease in recent years but still at an “unacceptably high” level. A report made public on the organization’s website and sighted by Africa Health Report, (AHR) on Tuesday, shows that in 2019, 2.6 million…
Sexual harassment in the workplace remains a persistent issue in Nigeria, disproportionately affecting women. Juliet Jacob revisits the issues, particularly, high-profile cases in Nigeria’s civil service space, in this report. Despite legal frameworks and organizational policies, the problem of workplace sexual molestation lingers, creating hostile environments that hinder employee well-being and performance. Recent…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has urged a holistic approach to combat persistent security challenges in the North West in synergy with the ‘New Security Agenda of the United Nations which emphasizes engaging the cooperation of communities, institutions in order to foster peace in affected regions. This was confirmed in a…
The Independent Corrupt Practices Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned a dismissed staff of the National Examination Council (NECO), Mrs. Rose Deffi over allegation of certificate forgery. This was disclosed on Monday by the Commission’s spokesperson, Demola Bakare, who said Mrs Deffi pleaded not guilty to the seven counts forgery charge against her. The…
.. Death Toll Hits 29 in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced the adoption of the One Health Strategy in response to the recent cholera outbreak in the state. Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed this Monday, at a press briefing on the cholera outbreak situation in Lagos. He explained that the…
In a turn of events, LoveWorld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, experienced a devastating fire in the early hours of yesterday. The church workers and other members present for the Sunday service had no inkling of what was about to unfold. The scene quickly turned traumatic as the intense heat and deafening roar…
Ekiti state government has launched a comprehensive free surgical mission aimed at providing essential surgical care to people of the state. This was revealed in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, the initiative is part of the ongoing commitment to improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes for the people of Ekiti…
Nigerians affected by the rising cost of living obtained credit facilities worth N3.82tn from banks as of January 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria has stated. An analysis of the latest monthly economic report posted on its website revealed that the total consumer credit rose by 11.9 per cent to N3.82tn in January 2024, driven,…
Amidst acute hunger biting the populace, the Nigerian federal government has insisted on purchasing a brand new presidential jet fleet, with the legislative committee recommending the acquisition of two additional new aircraft for the president and vice president. In this special feature, our correspondent, Korede Abdullah analyses the fuss over the plans…
The president and founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has shared his perspective on the recent fire incident at the church’s headquarters in Lagos on Sunday. Oyakhilome sees the recent fire as an opportunity for growth, saying, “Now that this has happened, we will build a bigger, better,…
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