Human rights lawyer Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to ensure the reopening of Banex Plaza without further delay. In a statement made available to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday, Falana criticized the Nigerian Army’s response to the recent clash at Banex Plaza, emphasizing…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant variation in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices across Nigeria. The highest prices were recorded in the northern states, with Kogi leading at ₦797.78 per litre. This information was disclosed by NBS on its website and reported by Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday. Other states…
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, said estimated 700 babies die every day in the country, underscoring the urgent challenge of high maternal and child mortality rates in Nigeria. Explaining that, “This is the highest number of newborn deaths in Africa and the second highest in the world. Alarmingly, 25% of all neonatal deaths occur on…
The High Court in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has rejected the defence’s objection filed by the defence team of Dr. Christopher Otabor, the Managing Director of Alliance Hospital and Services Ltd in Abuja, and three other hospital staff members, in relation to the alleged organ harvesting case. The defense had raised an objection to…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for African nations to rethink the democracy they inherited from the West. Speaking at a summit in Abuja, on Wednesday, Obasanjo emphasised the need for a democracy that aligns with African values and prioritizes the well-being of the people. In his address, Obasanjo stressed the importance of building a…
Acknowledging the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu expressed regret over the hardships being endured by citizens. Despite the soaring foreign exchange rates and inflation figures, Bagudu staunchly defended the policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Apologizing for the pain caused by the policies, on Wednesday at a…
The African Development Bank Group (ADBG) member states set to meet on May 27th to 31st May 2024 to combat Africa’s old debt to impediments on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Africa. This is confirmed by the group on their official X platform on Wednesday with the theme: Africa’s Transformation, the African Development Bank Group…
The Defence Headquarters has responded to allegations made by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, claiming that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in the state. In a statement given to Africa Health Report by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, on Wednesday, the…
A week ago, ‘Strange Disease’, as termed by the NCDC surfaced in Zamfara, and left in its wake loss of lives, mostly, children. In neighbouring Jigawa, similar disease afflicted residents in their numbers. So also, in Bauchi, Adamawa, Kebbi, Kaduna and Sokoto. Yet, the NCDC termed it strange. Ogbodo Ozioma Favour Investigates the nature, causes,…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Tuesday, lamented that some policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led government are responsible for the deteriorating standard of living, inflation and unemployment in Nigeria. The forum also warned that Nigeria might witness social chaos, particularly in the northern region if nothing was done to address the biting economic harsh….
