A former national vice chairman (south-east) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Fidelis Chukwu, has emerged as the new president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. In a statement, Alex Ogbonnia, national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, said Chukwu was named leader of the group during the Ime-Obi meeting held in Enugu on Saturday. Chukwu replaces Emmanuel…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it approved a herbal product allegedly capable of making smoking healthy. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Sunday, NAFDAC dismissed the video promoting Lung Detox Tea, also known as Lungitox (Smokers Pride),…
The Board of Trustees of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has approved an increase in staff salaries, which have remained unchanged since 2011. TETFund Executive Secretary, Arc. Sonny Echono, made the announcement during a staff recognition ceremony in Abuja, highlighting the board’s decision to also clear salary arrears for the year. “And they (the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Lagos State Government has partnered with private investors to build a world-class medical facility in Ikoyi, aiming to curb brain drain and medical tourism. Speaking yesterday at the landmark ceremony of the cutting-edge medical facility at Lagos Medipark in Ikoyi, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commended Iwosan Investments Limited’s Chairman, Mr. Fola Adeola,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Female Handball Team has achieved a historic feat by winning the Ardova Premier League for the fifth time, earning them a continental ticket to represent Nigeria in the 2025 Africa Cup Winners Competition. The FRSC announced this achievement in a statement signed by the Corps’ Public Education Officer, Assistant…
Two months after the crackdown on Beggars and miscreants in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, ordered by the Minister, Nyesome Wike, due to escalating insecurity, the beggars have returned to streets of Abuja. Findings by Africa Health Report (AHR) Correspondent reveal that these group of persons are fully back in the nation’s capital. Shocking…
Nigeria’s oil industry has marked a major milestone with the unveiling of a $315 million Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel aimed at enhancing the country’s crude oil output. The vessel, named ENEM FPSO, was launched at Drydocks World Dubai Shipyard and is set to increase Nigeria’s daily oil production from 17,000 to 30,000…
A new study has found that excessive fructose consumption, particularly from processed foods, could promote cancer tumor growth. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis, led by Dr. Gary Patti, revealed that high fructose intake may increase the development of tumors in animal models of melanoma, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. This research, recently published…
A strong associate of the national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Yakubu Mahmood, Ms Faith Nwadishe, has debunked his rumoured death, saying is “lies from pit of hell”. Responding to an inquiry by our Correspondent about the reported death of Mahmood on Saturday in London, Nwadishe, a reliable and long standing…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property during the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities by banning the use of firecrackers, also known as knockouts. In a statement released on Saturday by SP Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer on behalf of the Commissioner of…
