…Perennial Shortage Unsettles Residents Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are facing a severe water scarcity crisis, leaving them to struggle for access to this basic necessity. In this special report, Juliet Jacob sheds light into the harrowing experiences of FCT residents desperately searching for clean water for drinking and domestic use. Water…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has issued a firm warning to healthcare facilities throughout Nigeria regarding the refusal of treatment for gunshot victims due to the absence of police clearance, stressing that there is a legal obligation to provide necessary care for these individuals. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has faced resistance from traders during a raid at Rumuokoro Market, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, aimed at enforcing the federal ban on alcoholic beverages below 200ml. According to a statement published on its official website on Saturday, hundreds of cartons of sachet and…
Residents of Abuja, Nasarawa State, and surrounding areas should brace for temporary disruptions in electricity supply as the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) undertakes maintenance work in collaboration with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). In a statement issued on Friday, December 6, 2024, AEDC revealed that the upcoming exercise will target essential enhancements at…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly warned manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to stop the production and sale of these prohibited products right away. It highlighted the health risks, especially for children, and encouraged the public to avoid these drinks. Those who don’t comply will encounter strict penalties as…
Juliet Jacob and Saultan Rabiu In the early hours of Monday, a fire broke out and ravaged part of the Trademore Estate Market in Lugbe, Abuja. While the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and fire service teams responded quickly to put out the fire, a witness has claimed that a power surge caused the incident….
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a ban on the use of tinted vehicle glasses in Abuja. The directive, aimed at combating the increasing cases of “one chance” and other criminal activities in the capital, requires all vehicle owners with tinted glasses to remove them immediately. In a video shared on Wednesday…
In a significant step to enhance economic relations, Nigeria and South Africa have officially launched the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment. This partnership aims to tackle trade issues and promote investment possibilities between the two largest economies in Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday, by the Special Adviser to the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal facility for producing counterfeit alcoholic drinks located on Offin Road, Balogun, Lagos Island. The raid, initiated by a public tip-off, uncovered a store secretly turned into a production facility for counterfeit beverages. In a statement released to Africa Health…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that it was not involved in the viral video showing individuals bursting sachet water packs at factories and on buses. In a statement released to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday, the agency distanced itself from the actions depicted in the video,…
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