Kano, Northern Nigeria in Grips of Mental Health Emergency

The Mental Health Crisis in northern Nigeria seems to be a perennial challenge.  For some reasons linked to drug and substance abuse, state of insecurity, economic hardship, among others the phenomenon has reached an emergency situation in the region. AHR’s Hussaini Kafi in Kano, who gives a sad picture of the situation in his graphic…

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Why Petrol Prices Remain High in Nigeria Despite Local Refining

For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt  Refinery,…

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Bandits’ Threat: We Are Battle Ready – Southwest Dares Terrorists

Fears have gripped the Southwest region after Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde revealed that bandits linked to the Independent State of West Africa, fleeing military attacks in the Northwest, are heading to the region. Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, examines the proactive measures being taken by regional governors, security agencies, and stakeholders to…

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Mosquito Nets Misuse (for fishing) Underscores the Urgency to Innovate – Epidemiologist, Ganiyu

A public health expert, Dr Ganiyu Jamiyu has an extensive background drawing from international exposures and research competence. You cannot miss Dr Ganiyu on the 9th floor of the Federal Ministry of Health, for he is lively and friendly in disposition to all. Actively engaging with live and open to inquiries. Dr Ganiyu, the Chief…

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Nigeria’s Food Security Crisis: How Citizens Grapple with Hunger Amid Skyrocketing Prices

Nigeria, once celebrated as the “Giant of Africa,” is now grappling with a severe food security crisis. This situation has caused the country to earn negative labels or descriptions, such as “world’s poverty capital”. It reflects most of its citizens are in the grip of hunger and poverty. Hussaini Kafi in Kano who evaluated the…

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Fears as President Trump Assumes Office, Issues Radical Executive Orders

The dawn of Donald Trump’s second term as the 47th President of the United States has sent ripples of uncertainty across the globe. While his policies were contentious during his first term, his second round of sweeping ‘radical’ executive actions has raised new questions about the future of international relations. For some nations, particularly China,…

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Rage over Worsening Nigeria’s Power Sector Amid Service Costs Hikes

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and customers of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have expressed fury over the worsening power outages in the nation’s capital, suing for urgent restoration of the situation. The aggrieved residents expressed displeasure with the recently announced planned electricity disruptions across key areas in Abuja. The power…

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