Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has announced a series of appointments across various offices in the state, including the appointment of Dr. Kalu U. Kalu as the Executive Secretary of Primary Healthcare. The governor also appointed Dr. Chimezie Okwuonu, as the CMD of the Specialist/Diagnostic Centre in Umuahia, to lead the health care sector…
In a tragic turn of events, the Nigerian military has denied claims of engaging in reprisal attacks in Okuama Community, following an incident that left several soldiers dead. The Defence Headquarters in a statement made available to Africa Health Report on Monday stated that the community had already been deserted before their arrival, debunking any…
Christopher Otabor, the Medical Director of Alliance Hospital, along with three others, have appeared in the FCT High Court in Zuba on Monday, on charges of alleged organ harvesting. The three others are Emmanuel Olorunlaye, Chikaodili Ugochukwu, and Dr. Aremu Abayomi. They are to answer to 11 counts relating to organ harvesting. Prosecuting lawyer Hassan…
The Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) has announced that there is now 90% restoration of the voice and data services affected by the cable cuts. This was confirmed in a statement on Monday by the NCC director, Ruben Mouka on Monday. “We are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90 per…
The Defence Headquarters has released the list of 17 military personnel killed in an attack in Delta State. The military personnel were killed last week in Okuama, a community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State after a peace mission. Days after the gruesome murder, the Defence Headquarters said 17 personnel including…
The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Hamid Bobboyi, has called on the Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) to prioritize the implementation of Effective School Programmes (ESP) in a bid to enhance the quality of basic education across the country. Speaking at the UVEB-SUBEBs meeting in Abuja, on…
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed April 18 for hearing a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Federal Government and Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho adjourned the matter after Kanu’s counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, indicated his interest in…
It was all chaos at the bustling Shoprite Gateway mall in Abuja as network shutdown from multiple banks left shoppers frustrated and stranded for hours on Friday. Digital transactions became paralyzed, business and bank online payment and internet communications grounded to a halt. Africa Health Report had earlier reported that it was due to damages…
The Nigerian Army has expressed concern about the inadequate power supply in the Ikeja Military Cantonment, Lagos. This is as the Federal Government allocated N12.7bn for the mass metering project in all Army formations. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, spoke during the flag-off of the metering exercise at the headquarters of the 9th Brigade of…
The current high cost of living has pushed the prices of contraceptives, condoms, and drugs worrisomely out of reach of many Nigerians. The concern however is if the situation persists chances of baby boom, and unchecked pregnancies among teens are high, Jumoke Olasunkanmi reports from a survey conducted recently. In the midst of Nigeria’s…
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