As the Nigerian Senate considers a new bill to regulate the social media blogosphere—despite widespread criticisms, Korede Abdullah, Southwest Correspondent for Africa Health Report, examines the controversial legislation and the backlash it has sparked. Over the past two months, the nation’s human rights organisations have been raising public attention to a new bill in Nigeria’s…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the scent of grilled ram meat wafted through the streets of Sabon Gari on Sunday morning, 72-year-old Gambo Ladan sat quietly on a wooden stool outside his one-room apartment in the Gwarzo area of Kano. Clad in a worn white kaftan, his prayer beads wrapped loosely around his wrist, the…
A newly released report by Visual Capitalist, based on the United Nations’ World Population Prospects 2024, paints a grim picture of global health disparities. Nigeria ranks last in life expectancy worldwide, with an average lifespan of just 54.6 years—54.3 years for men and 54.9 years for women. This stark revelation, reported by Korede Abdullah, Africa…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), once a vibrant force championing the rights and interests of students, has now become a mere lapdog of the government. In this special report, Korede Abdullah, Southwest Correspondent for Africa Health Report (AHR), examines the current state of the organization. From Vanguard of Democracy to Political Pawns and…
In bustling markets across Nigeria, the shelves are lined with perfumes, deodorants, and body sprays, their enticing scents a staple in daily grooming routines across the country’s warm climate. Yet, beneath their alluring fragrances, a growing concern looms: harmful chemicals that may pose serious health risks, including cancer. As Nigerians increasingly rely on these products,…
The arrest, disappearance, and ongoing prosecution of 18-year-old social media activist Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif have ignited national outrage and drawn sharp condemnation from civil society groups, who accuse the Sokoto State Government of weaponizing state institutions to suppress dissent. Africa Health Report Correspondent, Hussaini Kafi in Kano who has been on Sharif’s trail, reports The…
Two years into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, his ambitious reform agenda continues to spark debate across Nigeria. While federal officials hail his bold economic moves—such as the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and the launch of a national student loan program—many residents of Abuja, particularly in its satellite communities, say…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos As President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marks the second anniversary of his administration’s sweeping and controversial economic reforms—chief among them the abrupt removal of fuel subsidies and the far-reaching devaluation of the naira—many Nigerians, especially civil servants, in Lagos who spoke with our correspondent, are taking stock of a turbulent year. Their…
With voices from parents, teachers, healthcare workers, and the children themselves on Children’s Day, Korede Abdullah, in this report offers a poignant look at the challenges—and hopes—shaping the future of the nation’s youngest citizens. As nations across the globe celebrated Children’s Day on May 27, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria reaffirmed his administration’s commitment…
Drinking to Early Death and Unsafe Health In Nigeria, alcohol addiction has silently woven itself into the fabric of daily life, transforming from a coping mechanism into a public health crisis that devastates individuals, families, and entire communities. People turn to alcohol to numb depression, chase a fleeting high, or escape their realities, but the…
