Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that 152 deaths have been recorded from Lassa fever infections so far in 2025. According to the agency’s latest epidemiological report released Monday, the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) now stands at 18.7 per cent—higher than the 17.3 per cent recorded during…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against disclosing or selling their National Identification Number (NIN) data, warning that it will not be liable for any misuse resulting from individuals voluntarily sharing their personal information. This follows a recent alarm raised by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kano State Government has officially opened applications for the recruitment of certified MBBS doctors into state-owned hospitals as part of its efforts to strengthen the health sector and improve service delivery. This development was confirmed in a notice issued by the Kano State Hospitals Management Board dated 25th July 2025,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have smashed multiple drug trafficking rings across the country between Monday 21 and Saturday 26 July 2025, intercepting tonnes of cannabis and thousands of opioid pills. Spokesman Femi Babafemi disclosed in a statement on Sunday, that on Wednesday, 23 July, officers stopped one Chidi Agbafo…
Nigeria has been plagued with a relentless malaria crisis — a century-old scourge that kills more Nigerians than any other disease. In this special report, Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s (AHR) Southwest correspondent, examines and questions whether the proposed National Agency for Malaria Eradication will finally deliver a breakthrough or simply add another layer to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano A devastating flood following over six hours of torrential rainfall on Sunday has left dozens missing—mostly children—and submerged more than 600 houses in Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Communities worst hit include Shagari Low Cost, Sabon Pegi, Modire, and Yolde Pate. Residents say the flood came without warning,…
The Rotary Club of Abuja Capital and the New Era Ambassadors held a life-saving outreach for women and children in the Sauka Community, Lugbe, Abuja on Saturday. This is to mark Mother and Child Health Month. President of the Club, Mrs Omoboyewa Enenmoh, said that the outreach focused on uplifting less privileged women who could…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has intensified efforts to strengthen disaster preparedness and flood mitigation through continuous capacity development of staff and stakeholders in Borno and Yobe states. Speaking in Maiduguri at the weekend, the Northeast Zonal Coordinator for NEMA, Abdullahi Garba Surajo, said 21 local government areas across the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Exercise Improves Blood Sugar and Reduces Death Risk Regular physical activity plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar and improving insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, one in every nine adults globally lives with diabetes, with over 95% of cases being type 2. “People…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Niger State in curbing the spread of cholera, which has now affected 16 local government areas across the state. As of Thursday, July 24, 2025, a total of 409 cases had been recorded, with 13 fatalities—most of them children. Chief of UNICEF’s Kaduna…
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