Kwara State — long seen as one of the quieter corners of Nigeria’s North-Central region — has now been thrust into the eye of the storm. A shadowy terror group, known as the Mahmuda Group, has surfaced, dealing yet another blow to Nigeria’s fragile security architecture already buckling under the weight of Boko Haram insurgency…
The World Bank’s report predicting that Nigeria will sink deeper into poverty by 2027 has continued to dominate public discourse. In this special report, Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, outlines what the Tinubu administration must do to reverse the trend. A Chilling Forecast In a chilling forecast that should jolt every policymaker awake,…
As the world commemorates World Malaria Day, Korede Abdullah, Southwest correspondent for Africa Health Report, explores the profound impact of malaria on Nigeria’s public health and development. A Grim Reality Amid Global Progress As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025 under the theme “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” Nigeria remains at the…
In this Special Report Juliet Jacob delves into the nation’s public health underbelly to unearth some scandals around the spread of a silent killer called Diphtheria. A Public Health Scandal in Plain Sight Despite surging diphtheria infections and fatalities, the Nigerian government’s response has been sluggish at best. Poor vaccine logistics, underfunded health centres,…
The race for who becomes the next Pope following the demise of Pope Francis on Monday has begun. African Cardinal Peter Turkson is among the contenders. A Black pope would be unprecedented. But with obstacles can this be possible? African Catholics could comprise nearly one-third of the global Church, yet the top echelons of ecclesiastical…
*Peace Remains Elusive In 2025 alone, 35 Nigerian states collectively allocated a staggering N214 billion toward improving security funding local security outfits, purchasing arms, and setting up defence initiatives. The aim, according to data from Open States, was clear: end the rising tide of violence across the country. Yet, insecurity has persisted. From 2019 to…
In this special report, Hussaini Kafi in Kano highlights the real reasons why Nigeria’s Health Insurance system continuous receiving public knocks and lose of trust, while assessing the challenges and prospects awaiting the body. When 48-year-old Adamu Garba from Kano State suffered a stroke in late 2023, his family had to sell their only motorcycle…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The African region has made progress in reducing maternal mortality since 2000, with a 40% decline from 727 to 442 deaths per 100,000 live births between 2000 and 2023. However, the region still accounts for 70% of global maternal deaths, with an estimated 178,000 mothers and 1 million newborns dying each…
In Nigeria, a nation grappling with severe economic challenges, loan apps have become a go-to solution for millions seeking to navigate financial hardship. With over 100 million Nigerians living below the poverty line, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, and inflation rates reaching 34.2%, as reported by Trading Economics, many citizens face daily struggles…
