By John Nwokocha, Editor The Executive Director of the Kukah Center, Nigeria, Rev Father (Dr) Atta Bakindo has firmly charged authorities saddled with the project of integrating repentant and surrendered Boko Haram fighters to ensure transparency and accountability are not compromised. He similarly urged them to apply a sense of urgency in accurate data collection…
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed a significant investment of $2.5 billion as part of its 2023–2027 Nigeria Country Strategy Plan (CSP), focused on tackling the ongoing issues of hunger and malnutrition that impact millions in the country. During a co-creation workshop the Head of Programme, for WFP, Seriene Loum, in Abuja,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported that the country is still grappling with a diphtheria outbreak, with a total of 41,336 suspected cases recorded across 37 states and 350 local government areas from May 2022 to January 2025. Of these cases, 24,846 (60.1%) were confirmed, while…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan, Oyo State, has been plagued by a persistent power crisis, prompting families of patients to bring their own power generators to the hospital. The tertiary medical facility has been experiencing incessant power failures due to a huge electricity bill owed to the Ibadan Electricity…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed an agreement with Daimlas Corporation to establish a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership, unveiled on Friday in Abuja, aims to integrate AI-driven education, research, and opportunities across the country’s academic institutions. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abdullahi Ribadu, expressed optimism about the long-term…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a significant move to enhance waste management and environmental sanitation, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has procured 10 new heavy-duty refuse evacuation trucks and 3 payloader excavators. This was contained in a statement issued by governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Friday. The new equipment aims to improve the efficiency…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has sounded the alarm over the detection of a poliovirus strain linked to Nigeria in 14 European cities. The Type 2 poliovirus was found in wastewater samples in Germany, Spain, Poland, Finland, and the United Kingdom, prompting concerns about a potential outbreak….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a truck driver who crushed three automobile technicians to death in the Kemta area of Abeokuta on Wednesday. According to the command’s spokesman, Omolola Odutola on Friday, “The driver is at large. The technicians are aware of the whole issue that…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recognized the significant contributions of stakeholders in shaping the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023. This landmark legislation replaces the long-standing Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) and other related laws. According to National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada in a statement on Thursday, the…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over an alleged diversion of ₦3 billion in public funds. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Friday by the spokesperson…
