Fears have gripped the Southwest region after Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that bandits linked to the Independent State of West Africa, fleeing military attacks in the Northwest, are heading to the region. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, examines the proactive measures being taken by regional governors, security agencies, and stakeholders to…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has appointed the immediate past President of the African Public Relations Association (APRA), Chief Yomi Badejo-Okusanya as Chairman, Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group (NRMG) with Hajiya Lami Tumaka as 1st Vice Chairman and Dr. Alice Ajeh as 2nd Vice Chairman. Constitution of the Board follows the…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, has confirmed the chilling kidnap incident Chikakore community, outskirts of Abujaon Monday and provided further details. “Preliminary investigations revealed that the attackers disguised themselves as vigilante members and tricked the victims into letting them in. They then abducted four individuals and left a neighbour injured, Adeh…
The Director General of the Benue Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe has confirmed a rabies outbreak after multiple individuals are bitten by a dog in Adikpo, Kwande LGA, and Gboko. Dr. Asambe said this on Monday at a conference in Makurdi, the state capital, stating that the dog…
The Federal Government has secured 340 patent certificates for Nigerian inventors and researchers, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s drive towards innovation. The announcement was made by the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, during the presentation of certificates to 31 recipients in Abuja on Monday. “We have secured about 340 patents…
Comptrollers General of Nigeria Customs Service NCS, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi has highlighted the importance of transformative initiatives of the Service, saying they will revolutionize trade facilitation and enforcement. The customs chief said this in his remarks to commemorate the 2025 International Customs Day observed aannually on January 26. In the remarks themed, “Customs Delivering on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), has agreed to withdraw the defamation and cyberbullying cases against activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi. Africa Health Report (AHR) gathered that the decision comes after a midnight meeting with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and other prominent Yoruba…
A public health expert, Dr Ganiyu Jamiyu has an extensive background drawing from international exposures and research competence. You cannot miss Dr Ganiyu on the 9th floor of the Federal Ministry of Health, for he is lively and friendly in disposition to all. Actively engaging with live and open to inquiries. Dr Ganiyu, the Chief…
Nigeria, once celebrated as the “Giant of Africa,” is now grappling with a severe food security crisis. This situation has caused the country to earn negative labels or descriptions, such as “world’s poverty capital”. It reflects most of its citizens are in the grip of hunger and poverty. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who evaluated the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, concealed in a duvet for export to the United Kingdom. According to Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson in a statement on Sunday, the illicit cargo was discovered on January 21 at the Murtala Muhammed…
