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…
The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly transforming from a distant concern to a dire crisis for Nigeria. The deadly emergence of superbugs microorganisms resistant to medicines has become a far greater menace than the country’s previous health challenges, including malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Alarmingly, AMR has now claimed the title of the…
The poor state of infrastructure coupled with safety issue in Nigeria schools has sounded the alarm bell, calling for urgent action to salvage the system, secure learning environment nationwide for safety of the lives and future of young people in the country. Juliet Jacob who visited some schools in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja,…
The perennial issue of high transport fares during the Christmas and New Year periods again reared its ugly head during the last holidays or breaks in Nigeria, with commuters lamenting the exorbitant costs of traveling to various destinations, despite the reduction in fuel prices, Korede Abdullah, Southwest correspondent of Africa Health Report captures the situation…
In the global fight against infectious diseases, laboratories and disease prevention centres are at the front lines, serving as essential hubs for diagnosis, research, and surveillance. Their importance became indisputable during the COVID-19 pandemic, where these facilities were crucial in tracking, diagnosing, and managing the virus. But as the world continues to grapple with the…
Survivors share harrowing tales of despair, torture, trauma and nightmares in bandits’ (who frequently sack villages and communities in the region, and take hundreds into captivity until ransoms are paid) dreaded camps, while speaking to Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The pervasive banditry crisis in Nigeria’s North-western states of Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara Kebbi and some…
Juliet Jacob chronicles the sad end of some influential personalities who affected the world through their works in 2024. This report pays tribute to these remarkable individuals, highlighting their contributions and the profound impact they had on the world. The year 2024 was a somber one for the world, as it witnessed the passing of…
By JOHN NWOKOCHA, Editor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is a body to watch in 2025, for accountability, transparency, and good governance practices within government agencies or Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The ICPC is a shining example in impactful governance leadership looking back into its scorecard in 2024. It…
As 2025 begins, the promise of a better Nigeria is met with anticipation and scrutiny. In his nationwide address, President Bola Tinubu laid out plans to stimulate economic growth and improve the lives of ordinary citizens through bold policy initiatives. While his speeches exude hope, Nigerians at home and abroad call for concrete, tangible steps…
Anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of pregnant women around the world may raise the risk of autism in their babies. Autism is becoming a serious health condition which experts are finding its treatment challenging. A study looked at the impact on children who are exposed to glucocorticoids – a class of steroids – in the…
