Today, February 22, the Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has spent his first one hundred days in office. Even though the Edo State Election Petition Tribunal is ongoing, the state Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo could not be distracted. He has remained focused on delivering on his elections promises, setting new records and transforming the…
The House of Representatives’ proposal to create 31 new states has sparked a debate about its viability, especially since the existing 36 states struggle to sustain themselves without federal financial allocations. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, examines the implications of this move. More States, More Problems? In a surprising move, the Nigeria’s House…
As the holy month of Ramadan draws near, tailors in Kano, Nigeria’s textile capital, are bracing themselves for a season of uncertainty. Traditionally, the period leading up to Ramadan is a busy time for the city’s tailoring industry, which is known for its vibrant demand for traditional garments like baban riga and kaftans. However, in…
Fire outbreaks have become a terrifyingly frequent crisis in Nigeria’s booming cities of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Yet, the nation’s firefighters, who should be its first line of defence, are woefully underfunded and equipped with outdated tools. As urbanisation accelerates and industrial expansion intensifies, this overlooked issue has become a life-threatening gap in the…
Lately, severe tooth aches have sent many to their early graves. Hundreds of thousands are at risk of this dental disease. Ordinarily seen as a common pain in the incisor and ignored pains in the tooth is becoming a dreaded threat to life. Sudden deaths resulting from the aches are increasing bringing to shocking realization…
The Lekki Free Zone in Lagos, Nigeria, is emerging as a pivotal economic hub, poised to revolutionize Nigeria’s economy. In this report, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah delves into the zone’s vast potential as a transformative business hub. Better Days Ahead Nigeria’s economy has been grappling with longstanding challenges, including a heavy…
In Nigeria, the struggle for cash has become a daily ordeal, a stark reminder of the fragility of trust in the country’s banking system. As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Abuja, the hum of frustration echoes from the Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) that line the sidewalks. For millions of Nigerians, these machines…
Finding and fighting the militants who have become the beating heart of the Islamic State (IS) group in Africa can be tough work as they hide deep in the mountains of north-eastern Somalia. Trump and New US Order But in typical Donald Trump style, after the new US president ordered an airstrike on the area…
On a stormy January morning, the world watched as President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would send shockwaves through international aid systems. The order, which halted all US foreign aid to countries worldwide—except for Egypt and Israel—has left nations dependent on American funding grappling with uncertainty. Among the most affected is Nigeria, a…
There has been a dramatic 90% reduction in tomato prices sparking widespread excitement among residents of Abuja and its surrounding areas. The cost of fresh tomatoes around December last year got so high that many households across Nigeria ate their meals without tomatoes. This means that a significant size of the country’s population is…
