The Zamfara Commissioner for Health, Dr Aisha Anka, has confirmed the outbreak of an unknown illness in the state, which has resulted in four deaths and 177 cases so far. The disease is characterized by abdominal distension, accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, enlarged liver, enlarged spleen, fever, and general body weakness. The affected areas…
A new report by Bloomberg Friday that Nigeria’s naira is now the world’s worst-performing currency over the last month. Sadly the naira lost its marginal gains as it experienced a reversal in its recent time. Two other African countries rank among the four worst-performing currencies in the last month. The Zambian kwacha hit a record…
Six Almajiri pupils have lost their lives due to a suspected meningitis outbreak in Udubo village in the Gamawa local government Area in Bauchi state. The Chairman, caretaker committee of the local government, Nasiru Bakura, confirmed the deaths to journalists on Friday. This came following reports on social media claiming that about 15 people have…
The Nigerian Police authorities have released Daniel Ojukwu, the detained journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Ojukwu, who went missing last Wednesday with his phone numbers switched off and whereabouts unknown to colleagues, regained his freedom on Friday. But it was later found out that he was detained and held in a police…
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle visited Nigeria on Friday as part of his promotion of the Invictus Games, the sporting event he founded for wounded military veterans. Greeted by a drum and dance group from the Igbo ethnic group, Prince Harry and Megan toured the Lightway Academy where they were welcomed by pupils….
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has intercepted and arrested the MV BLU-SHARK, a vessel alleged to have escaped from Port Gentil, Gabon, without obtaining necessary customs clearance documents. The arrest was made by the Nigerian Navy Ship OSE (NNS OSE) at Latitude 040 49 929’E, Longitude 008017 602’E, off Calabar waters. Commodore Adams-Aliu, speaking on behalf…
In a recent report titled “Beta Don Come: Effects of Cash Transfers on Women and Households in Nigeria,” the World Bank revealed that the ₦5,000 cash transfer scheme implemented by the Nigerian Government had minimal influence on household consumption and women’s financial inclusion in the country. According to the report, the National Social Safety Nets…
The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) is urging anti-corruption agencies to launch investigations into allegations of financial fraud and corruption within tertiary institutions across the country. According to Comrade Oloyede Hassan Ayinde, the Deputy Coordinator of NAPS for the South-West Zone, the probe should encompass the highest levels of leadership, including the Minister for…
The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali, has announced that the University of Transportation, Daura, has been enlisted and incorporated amongst tertiary institutions qualified for next year’s Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). In a statement Signed by the Acting Director, Press and Public Relations, Muhammad Tahir Zakari, which was made available to Africa Health…
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle have commenced their 72-hour tour in Nigeria, which is focusing on promoting the Invictus Games. Their activities upon arrival as monitored by our correspondent in Abuja, the royal couple’s journey began with a slightly delayed British Airways overnight flight to Abuja, where they were warmly received by Nigerian…
