Judging from previous years’ destructions, deaths, and general calamity arising from the deadly annual flooding, Lagos residents are immersed in fears and troubled about averting rainy tragedies this year, as predictions of doom occasioned by the rains have started sending jitters. Will the season bring a Deluge or a Breakthrough? This is the question on…
As the rainy season begins in the northern states of Nigeria, farmers in the Northeast are facing a unique challenge: preparing their farmlands while contending with the ever-present threat of Boko Haram insurgents. In this special report, Hussaini Kafi in Kano takes a critical look at concerning resurgence of the dreaded terrorists sects and the…
In the face of significant international and national achievements in public health, the eradication of polio in Nigeria remains a monumental success. Kano State, once a key hotspot for the disease, joined the ranks of polio-free states with much celebration. However, as of early 2025, the reality on the ground has raised concerns. A combination…
Renowned economist and political thinker Professor Pat Utomi on Monday announced the formation of what he described as a “shadow government” to offer alternative policies and hold President Bola Tinubu’s administration accountable. It already and clearly sent shock waves in all government quarters, particularly, the ruling party-APC, as this is being perceived as a parallel…
The cardinals have gathered in Vatican City to choose the 267th pope. Cardinals play a central role in the papal election, known as a conclave. In the morning, cardinals will take part in a Mass in St Peter’s Basilica. Later, in the afternoon, the cardinals will walk in a procession along the Via delle Fondamenta…
Recently, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nysome Wike declared a war against fake health practitioners – doctors, nurses, and others masquerading as healthcare givers. The minister went tough against quackery in the healthcare system of the FCT, ordering immediate crackdown on all unregistered medical establishments. Wike directed that fake practitioners be…
By John Nwokocha, Abuja Preparations to electing the next Pope- Francis’ successor are on top gear as Cardinals from around the world will meet this week. The Cardinals must hold a series of congregazioni – special meetings, known as ‘a conclave’ during which they will discuss what sort of leader they are looking for, and…
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 legislation triggering unprecedented controversy, backlash and raising fundamental questions whether Nigeria can afford an era of free speech oppression, press harassments, and tyrannical leadership, which the act entirely drives…
Brain drain or JAPA syndrome continues to constitute a big challenge to the growth and progress of Nigeria’s healthcare sector. With over 16,000 medical doctors kissing a final goodbye to Nigeria and settling down in Canada, US, UK or even Saudi Arabia in less than five years, do you need further proofs? As thousands of…
While millions of Nigerians face worsening electricity supply, skyrocketing tariffs, and crumbling public infrastructure, on a daily basis across the country, including the nation’s capital- Abuja, President Bola Tinubu rushed and approved N10 billion project to solarise the Presidential Villa in the 2025 budget. Officially named the “Solarisation of the Villa with Solar Mini-Grid”. Juliet…
