Africa Health Report

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

An unfenced LEA Primary School in Katampe, Abuja. Security experts warn that the absence of perimeter fencing and controlled access leaves many Nigerian schools vulnerable to criminal attacks.(Photo credit: Edino Cornelius/AHR)

The Next School Attack Starts with an Open Gate

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – After security forces rescued abducted pupils and teachers from a school in Oyo State,...

NAFDAC Seals Three Ogun Factories Over Banned Alcohol NAFDAC enforcement officers seal a factory producing banned alcoholic drinks in Ogun State.

NAFDAC enforcement officers seal a factory producing banned alcoholic drinks in Ogun State.

NAFDAC Seals Three Ogun Factories Over Banned Alcohol

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius July 28, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down...

Kidnappers Demand ₦200m for Abducted Kebbi Judge Security operatives search for abducted Kebbi High Court judge Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza.

Kidnappers Demand ₦200m for Abducted Kebbi Judge

Korede Abdullah July 28, 2026

BIRNIN KEBBI, Nigeria – Kidnappers who abducted Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court...

Tinubu’s Reforms Built for Long-Term Growth – Alausa Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Education Minister Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa speaks on education reforms and Nigeria's economic growth.

Tinubu’s Reforms Built for Long-Term Growth – Alausa

Otamere Gladness July 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are designed to deliver long-term sustainable growth rather than...

Kara Bridge Repairs to Disrupt Lagos-Ibadan Traffic Traffic moves along the Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during repair preparations.

Traffic moves along the Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway during repair preparations.

Kara Bridge Repairs to Disrupt Lagos-Ibadan Traffic

Otamere Gladness July 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have been advised to expect traffic disruptions as the...

Kwara Law Officers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Law officers in Kwara State commence an indefinite strike over welfare demands.

Kwara Law Officers Begin Indefinite Strike Over Welfare

Oluwafunbi Bello July 27, 2026

ILORIN, Nigeria — Law officers in the Kwara State Ministry of Justice have begun an indefinite strike...

RCCG Medical Outreach Treats 300 Lagos Residents Free Medical personnel attend to residents during RCCG's free medical outreach in Lagos.

RCCG Medical Outreach Treats 300 Lagos Residents Free

Korede Abdullah July 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has provided free healthcare to more than...

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 20 – 26 July 2026 AHR’s Top 10 health stories the week

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 20 – 26 July 2026

Mirian Gom July 27, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s roundup captures the major health and development issues that shaped conversations in...

Beyond Akara: Can Selling Street Food Really Lift Nigerians Out of Poverty?

Oluwatobi Adu July 27, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — When Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, encouraged unemployed youths to consider small businesses...

NDLEA Seizes ₦10bn Drugs, Arrests Trafficking Kingpins NDLEA operatives display cocaine, Loud, tramadol and other illicit drugs seized during coordinated operations in Lagos.