The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to sustainable water management and climate adaptation as it joined the global community in commemorating World Water Day. At a press briefing in Abuja, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, emphasized the devastating impact of climate change on global water resources, calling for…
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from presiding over the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing allegations of bias raised by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The judge made the announcement during Tuesday’s proceedings, stating, “I am recusing myself from this case in light of the concerns expressed by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over irregularities in the recall petition against the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a statement issued on Tuesday, by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, INEC noted that the petitioners failed to provide adequate contact details,…
As the world marks World TB Day, health experts caution that tuberculosis (TB) remains the deadliest infectious disease globally, claiming 1.25 million lives in 2023 alone. Despite significant strides in controlling TB, experts warn that without sustained funding and strong political commitment, efforts to combat the disease could stall particularly in the face of rising…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over potential funding cuts threatening Nigeria’s progress in tuberculosis (TB) eradication, warning that disruptions could have fatal consequences for thousands of affected individuals. Speaking at the 2025 World TB Day commemoration in Sauka community, Abuja, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Hanan Balkhy, emphasized the…
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub and one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, is grappling with a severe environmental crisis. Poor air quality, inadequate waste management, and failing sanitation systems have resulted in widespread pollution. Residents frequently complain of the city’s unpleasant smell, blocked drainage systems, and deteriorating hygiene standards. This report, by Juliet Jacob analyses these…
A new data from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and national population estimates reveal alarming disparities, with some states having only one doctor for tens of thousands of residents. Jigawa State has the highest doctor-to-patient ratio at 1:27,480, making it the most affected, followed by Zamfara (1:20,533), Kebbi (1:18,967), and Bauchi (1:17,581)….
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over an imminent deaths of vulnerable children in Nigeria and Ethiopia, disclosing that shortage of lifesaving therapeutic food supplies for severely malnourished children has hit both nations. UNICEF warned that without immediate intervention thousands of vulnerable children in both nations could face severe health consequences or…
To address the shortage of healthcare workers in Nigeria, the Federal Government has formed a strategic alliance with four private institutions aimed at improving training capabilities. This initiative, facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hospital, Abuja, aims to bolster the country’s medical workforce amid an ongoing exodus of health professionals. The…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed a fatal motor accident that occurred on Wednesday at around 6:58 PM near Nyanya Bridge. A distress call received by the Karu Division reported that a Dangote trailer, heavily loaded with cement and traveling from AYA toward Nyanya Bridge, lost control and crashed into stationary vehicles…
