Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country. On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths. But in a…
The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to a trending video insinuating that Mr. Jonathan Okunbor, a suspect being investigated for an alleged N6billion fraud, was an election witness. The Commission wishes to state without any equivocation that Okunbor is not a witness of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,…
A recent study published in Health Promotion International highlights the escalating harassment, legal actions, and physical threats faced by researchers addressing the harms of tobacco, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods. Despite these challenges, many advocates remain dedicated to their work. The study, conducted by researchers from the UK, US, and France, analysed 64 cases of intimidation…
Hussaini Ibrahim in Kano The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Yusuf, has confirmed the death of 35 chickens due to bird flu in Gwale Local Government Area. Speaking on Wednesday, Yusuf assured residents that the situation is under control as the Ministries of Health and Agriculture collaborate to contain the outbreak and prevent…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Manager for the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Dr. Olubunmi Kole-Dawodu, has revealed that over 50 million informal businesses operate in Lagos. Speaking at the Stakeholder’s Forum on Economic Data Performance on Wednesday, Dr. Kole-Dawodu highlighted the sector’s vital role in driving the local…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, commenced a four-day training of officers of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, LACC, at its Academy in Karu, Abuja. The training, which focuses on Financial Crimes and Investigative Report Writing, is designed to strengthen and deepen the capacities of officers of LACC for broad-based investigation and analysis…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. The suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet- related fraud. EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale concluded in a statement, “Items…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Aishatu Abdullahi, Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, and Mrs. Ghaji Rahila, an Assistant Chief Accountant, on charges of forgery and abuse of office. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Wednesday by the…
President Bola Tinubu has called for international cooperation to address climate change and achieve sustainable development According to a statement released by the special adviser to the president Bayo Onanuga, Speaking on Wednesday during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, The President emphasized the need for collective action to build…
