*Why Nigeria Must Lead Its Health Revival As foreign aid dwindles and health challenges deepen, Nigeria faces a defining moment: either chart a self-reliant path or continues its perilous dependence on external support. This special report, written by Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, explores the country’s breach of the Abuja Declaration, the human…
The world is on edge as Iran’s parliament approves a plan to close the Strait of Hormuz—a narrow waterway through which nearly 20 percent of global oil flows—following US strikes on its nuclear sites. Korede Abdullah in Lagos, analyses the development, as leading world powers develop strategies for dealing with the situation. While the…
War Is Squeezing Nigeria’s Economy The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through global oil markets, driving crude prices to new highs. For oil-dependent economies like Nigeria, the ripple effects may prove devastating. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report (AHR) Southwest correspondent raises pertinent questions about the ripple effects on the global economy,…
The fertile plains of Benue State, long celebrated as Nigeria’s “Food Basket,” have over the years turned into killing fields. On June 14, 2025, residents of Yelwata—a quiet border town near Nasarawa—woke to horror. Armed men invaded in the middle of the night, killing over 100 people, torching homes, and leaving behind a trail of…
A NIGHT OF TERROR In the still darkness of night, gunshots shattered the silence in Yelewata and Daudu, two agrarian communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. It was around 11 p.m. when the first attackers struck—armed herdsmen in their numbers, arriving from both the eastern and western flanks. By dawn, over…
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture in its healthcare journey, with a population exceeding 200 million and a doctor-to-patient ratio hovering around 1:5,000, the nation faces a pressing challenge: ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare. Telemedicine, the use of digital technologies to deliver remote medical consultations, monitoring, and diagnosis, offers a transformative solution. This report…
As the indefinite strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stretches into its 86th day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Chapter, has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration, demanding an immediate resolution of the crisis. The strike, which has paralysed academic activities in over 400 public primary…
For generations, mothers like Hannatu Bello in rural Nigerian communities such as Kura, Kano State, have faced the heartbreaking reality of high infant mortality. While her friend, Talatu Bako, mourns the loss of two children to infections, Bello sees a glimmer of hope. “Before, my child was always sick,” she says. “Now, everything has changed….
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and the seat of federal power, was designed to embody national ambition, modern governance, and equitable development. But within its public health system, a silent humanitarian disaster festers—where lives are lost daily to dysfunction, neglect, and government failure. Despite repeated budget increases, Abuja’s hospitals and primary health centres remain a shadow of…
Chronic mouth inflammation—often dismissed as minor ulcers, persistent soreness, or gum irritation—can quietly fuel a surge in oral cancer cases across Nigeria if adequate measures are not taken. In this report, Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, exposes what triggers the silent crisis. A Hidden Danger in the Mouth It begins quietly — a…
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