Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria has joined forces with Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic, and the Central African Republic (CAR) to launch a synchronised vaccination campaign aimed at eliminating the circulating variant poliovirus type 2 across the Lake Chad Basin. The initiative, unveiled in N’Djamena, Chad, yesterday seeks to immunize 83 million children under five, marking…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Africa is grappling with a significant funding gap of over $220 million to sustain and strengthen its response to the ongoing mpox outbreak, which continues to spread across the continent and globally. In a joint statement the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization…
A new wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed faction ISWAP has reignited fear in Nigeria’s North-East, particularly in Borno, Yobe, and parts of Adamawa State. Since January 2025, over 34 attacks have been documented, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and security operatives scrambling to contain the escalating violence. Hussaini Kafi…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As part of ongoing efforts to sustain Nigeria’s polio-free status, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Adamawa State Government have called on parents and guardians across the state to present their children for the upcoming nationwide polio immunization exercise scheduled to hold from April 26 to 29, 2025. Speaking…
Several Nigerians who registered their businesses with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 2023 are now facing frustrating challenges retrieving their documents online. Africa Health Reports, AHR, checks indicate that hundreds of thousands of affected individuals say they are unable to access or download their certificates and other registration files. Further checks by AHR show…
*Peace Remains Elusive In 2025 alone, 35 Nigerian states collectively allocated a staggering N214 billion toward improving security funding local security outfits, purchasing arms, and setting up defence initiatives. The aim, according to data from Open States, was clear: end the rising tide of violence across the country. Yet, insecurity has persisted. From 2019 to…
The University of Ibadan has expressed concern about the rising exploitation of female students, who are increasingly resorting to egg donation for financial gain. In a memo issued on Friday the University Health Service cautioned that although egg donation is crucial for families facing infertility, it carries health risks and should not be treated as…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a determined effort to address the health challenges faced by women in underserved communities, the Yinkakenny Girls Care Foundation recently organized a free medical outreach in Ibadan for women aged 40 and above. The initiative which took place on Friday, offered crucial health screenings, consultations, and awareness sessions to empower…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the start date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which will now begin on Thursday, April 24, instead of Friday, April 25. According to a statement signed by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin on Saturday, the shift was…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A multi-storey building under construction on Oremeta Street in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State collapsed on Saturday morning, trapping an unknown number of people beneath the debris. The structure, which also housed the popular EqualRight Restaurant, came down at about 8 am, shocking residents and passersby who witnessed the sudden…
