Korede Abdullah in Lagos A devastating fire has swept through the popular Araromi spare parts market at Agodi-Gate in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving a trail of destruction and millions of naira in losses. The fire, which began around 2am on Saturday, continues to rage, with firefighters battling to contain the blaze. “We are battling with…
Victims’ parents and indeed Nigerians are grieving over the puzzling horror as we pray for the souls of the departed. Time shall unravel who did the dastardly plot and for what motives. In this special news analysis, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, examines the tragic Children’s Christmas funfair incident in Ibadan, sounding a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a move aimed at stabilizing the market and supporting marketers, Dangote Refinery has announced a significant reduction in petrol prices. The new prices see petrol rates drop to as low as N899 per litre for two million litres. This development marks a continued effort by the refinery to enhance supply…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has announced a marginal decline in the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N970 per litre in December 2024. This decrease follows a drop in crude oil prices to $73.77 per barrel. According to MEMAN’s daily energy…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The official website of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has been compromised by hackers. This was disclosed by the Bureau in a post on its X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday night. It, however, said efforts were ongoing to recover the website, warning Nigerians to disregard any message or report…
By Korede Abdullah in Lagos A fatal multiple truck accident occurred on Kara Bridge in Lagos State on Wednesday, claiming the life of an unidentified adult male driver. According to Nosa Okunbor, Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the incident happened at 4:26 AM and involved a truck carrying steel…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed concern over the reported death sentence of a young man for stealing a fowl, swiftly ordering a full investigation and initiate processes to grant the young man a prerogative of mercy. In a statement, Adeleke directed the state’s attorney general and commissioner for…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has restricted Point of Sales (POS) agents to a daily transaction limit of N1.2 million, as part of its efforts to promote a cashless economy. This move is aimed at enhancing the use of electronic payment channels for agency banking operations. In a circular released…
* Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Sector in Grip of Unscrupulous Dealers * Can NAFDAC – the Authorised Regulatory Body Win the War? Fake drug market in Nigeria accounts for 80 per cent drugs in circulation, findings by Africa Health Report, AHR have indicated. In a country where the scourge of counterfeit medications has claimed countless lives and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has concluded a two-day training program for 20 youths in Ekiti State, equipping them with modern skills and practices to boost livestock farming. According to FIRS Chairman, Zaccheus Adedeji on Tuesday, the initiative aims to create jobs, eradicate hunger, and enhance food security. Represented by…
