Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the scent of grilled ram meat wafted through the streets of Sabon Gari on Sunday morning, 72-year-old Gambo Ladan sat quietly on a wooden stool outside his one-room apartment in the Gwarzo area of Kano. Clad in a worn white kaftan, his prayer beads wrapped loosely around his wrist, the…
… “Health Workers, Others Dismissed My Pain as Normal” In the heart of Nigeria, a silent epidemic is unfolding. That is commonly called menstrual pain. And this gets countless women in severe pain, stripped of their fertility, and dismissed by a healthcare system that should protect them. It is a crisis rarely spoken about in…
Amid swirling speculation of a possible defection by former Kano state governor and NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a key party figure in Kano has dismissed the speculation. The Public Relations Officer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kano State Chapter, Hon. Ahmed S. Aruwa spoke with Hussaini Kafi of Africa…
Mental health has long been overlooked in Nigeria’s healthcare discussions, with conditions like personality disorders often going unnoticed and unaddressed. Despite their prevalence, a lack of awareness leaves many struggling in silence, unaware of what they are experiencing or how to seek help. Unfortunately, those suffering from personality disorders in Nigeria are often tagged as…
Haruna is 29-year-old. Pint-size in frame and dressed in faded suit or jacket ‘Barrister’ Haruna is a common face in the Central Area of Abuja. He sells bitter kola and kola nuts to motorists in traffic. From the Traffic Light around Church Gate to the Ministry of Defence – Ship House axis, Haruna paces the…
Rev. father (Dr) Atta Bakindo is a notable personality who wields influences on important decisions within the Nigerian power circle, even though his youthful appearance belies the control he could wield. Bakindo, whose PhD thesis focused on Understanding Boko Haram and the Islamic State in the Chad Basin, is the Executive Director of the Kukah…
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…
…47% of Nigerian children live in poverty … Nigeria is not complying with the standards of accessibility of primary healthcare facilities in the communities … Misconception about polio vaccine is high … Abused children are double victimized by the event but also by the community many times …Nigeria will achieve few SDGs by 2030…
Managing diabetes can be extremely challenging for individuals who cannot afford essential medications and healthy food options, especially during this period of economic hardship in Nigeria, forcing them to rely on cheaper, less effective alternatives or go without treatment altogether which may exacerbate the risk of complications. Mr Stephen Owolabi, a senior staff with the…
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina, who has been at the centre of a fierce nationality row, is to be stripped of her South African identity and travel documents. The Department of Home Affairs began investigating her case after she became a finalist in the Miss South Africa pageant but faced criticism as people questioned her eligibility…
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