Wife of a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Beatrice has been released from the United Kingdom’s prison, reports have said. She reportedly returned to Nigeria Tuesday after serving out her prison terms. Beatrice was sentenced to five years in UK prison following her conviction for child trafficking related offences. Sources said Mrs Ekweremadu…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has provided critical relief following a deadly petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State. The disaster occurred on Saturday morning along the Dikko-Maje Road when a tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), crashed and began transferring fuel to another tanker. The spilled fuel ignited after coming…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos President Bola Tinubu has assured Ogoni leaders that his administration will prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable development in the region. Speaking at a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu emphasized the need for unity and reconciliation, urging the Ogoni people to set aside historical grievances and work…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as bird flu, in a 3,000-capacity poultry farm in Iriebe, Obio/Akpor Local Council of Rivers State. The outbreak was reported on January 17, 2025, and confirmed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii,…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced an upgrade of several medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities, elevating them from Bachelor’s degree status to doctoral level. This move is aimed at enhancing the quality of medical education in the country to meet global standards. In a statement released by the NUC and signed by Acting Director…
The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly transforming from a distant concern to a dire crisis for Nigeria. The deadly emergence of superbugs microorganisms resistant to medicines has become a far greater menace than the country’s previous health challenges, including malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Alarmingly, AMR has now claimed the title of the…
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed outrage over the Ministry of Power’s proposal to allocate N8 billion for an electricity bill sensitisation campaign, despite the ongoing power sector crisis marked by frequent grid collapses and crippling debts. In a statement issued today, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, slammed the proposal as a waste of…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, calls on the National Assembly to approve an increase in the ministry’s capital budget and appropriations to enhance its development and unlock its full potential. According to a statement to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna, on Tuesday,…
The Federal Ministry of Works has strongly refuted a report published in the Daily Trust newspaper on January 21, 2025, which alleged that a contract for the rehabilitation of a section of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road was awarded to Infoquest Nigeria Ltd. At a press briefing held in Abuja, on Tuesday, the Minister of Works, Senator…
A public health expert, Dr. Aisha Bello, has called on the Nigerian government to make hepatitis testing and vaccination mandatory for children under five. This move aims to curb the spread of the virus and prevent long-term health complications. “Children are particularly vulnerable to hepatitis infections, which can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and…
