EXCLUSIVE: Hardship and Poverty Affect Nigerian Children in More Severe Way than Adults – Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Nigeria Representative

…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…

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Managing Diabetes Tough, But, Not Impossible – Stephen Owolabi

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…

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“Using Cultural Festivals to Suppress Dissenting Voices Undermines Good Governance Principles” – Dr Amos

Dr. IDOWU OLUFEMI AMOS, a senior lecturer in sociology at Federal University, Lokoja Kogi State, brings his academic expertise to bear on the Oro festival controversy in an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Korede Abdullah, on Friday. Dr. Amos provides nuanced perspectives on why the Oro festival remains a vital part of Yoruba heritage, exploring…

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October 1 Protest: Anxiety, Tension over Lagos Militant Oro Masquerades Get Hostile at Residents

Palpable fears grip the residents of Lagos as the planned October 1 #FEARLESS Protest draws nearer. According to Africa Health Report AHR, checks their fear is over the likelihood of appearance of the Oro masquerades on the streets of Lagos on Independence Day. Previously, the Oro masquerades were released to the streets when mass protests…

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Alarming Ritual Killings Involving Youths are Prove that Nigerian Value System Has Broken-Dr Amos

Nigeria is grappling with a disturbing trend: the alarming rise of ritual killings perpetrated by internet fraudsters, notoriously known as Yahoo boys, who target young women for financial gain. To combat this menace, Dr. Idowu Olufemi Amos, a senior sociology lecturer at Federal University, Lokoja, in an exclusive interview shared insightful perspectives with Africa Health…

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EXPOSED! Police, Residents Loot Sallah Palliatives, Lagos Govt Keeps Mum

The looting of palliatives in Ilogbo Elegba, Abule Oje and Imude communities in Ojo LGA of Lagos State, has been uncovered, Africa Health Report (AHR) investigations can reveal authritatively. The palliatives, according to our finding were meant to be distributed by the Lagos state government to the residents of the area for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration….

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