The United Nations has raised concerns over the potential reversal of decades of progress in child mortality reduction due to severe funding cuts by major donors, a situation that could leave millions of children vulnerable. According to a report released on Tuesday by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, global child deaths before…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended Nigeria’s leadership in advancing maternal and child health as the country officially launched the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Free to Shine Campaign in the South-South region. The initiative aims to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and Syphilis. Speaking at the launch event…
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…
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