Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has strongly criticized a recent court order directing the seizure of Dele Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System”. HURIWA in a statement on Thursday, described the order as a stark example of anti-intellectualism and a setback for democratic ideals, likening it…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State are participating in a five-day workshop to adapt the National Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Strategy, supporting community mobilization efforts under the Advancing Nutrition in Nigeria Project. The project, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Helen Keller International, aims to…
By Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government has unveiled plans to convert its abandoned secretariat in Ikoyi, Lagos, into luxury apartments. This initiative is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to revamp disused government buildings across the state into modern complexes for the benefit of Nigerians. The Ikoyi federal secretariat has remained…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on malaria, stating that the disease remains a significant threat in Africa, where 95% of global malaria deaths occur. According to the WHO’s World Malaria Report on Wednesday, low- and middle-income countries bear the brunt of the disease’s impact. WHO Director-General…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Police Command has maintained silence over inquiries by Africa Health Report AHR on the curious heavy security presence at the Afe Babalola’s law firm in Lagos. Police spokesperson, David Hundeyin, had referred our correspondent’s inquiries about the police presence to another unit, which did not respond to calls…
Assistant Comptroller General of Customs Charles Osikhena Orbih has taken over as the new Zonal Coordinator of Nigeria Customs Service Zone ‘A’ Headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos. This was disclosed in a press statement released on Wednesday and signed by Akanineyen Edeminam, Superintendent of Customs, Zonal Public Relations Officer. In his inaugural address, ACG Orbih emphasized…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A landmark gene therapy has shown unprecedented results in reversing heart failure and restoring cardiac function in a large animal model. The therapy, which increases cardiac bridging integrator 1 (cBIN1) levels, significantly improved heart function and survival rates. Researchers focused on restoring cBIN1, a critical heart protein, which is lower in…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nurses employed by the Ogun State Government have expressed their gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for implementing the new minimum wage and the 25% Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) adjustment. This development has significantly improved their salaries, bridging the gap between their earnings and those of federal-level nurses. At the 2024…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Atsi Kefas, the 44-year-old sister of Taraba State Governor Kefas Gagbus, has tragically died from gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Kente village, Wukari local government council. She passed away at a private hospital in Abuja, where she was receiving treatment after being transferred from the Federal University Teaching Hospital…
Despite the arrest of Controversial pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa by Finnish authorities, the people of the Southeast region of Nigeria still go on with the Sit-at-home on Mondays. In this special report, Africa Health Report’s Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, examines the implications of Simon Ekpa’s arrest, questioning whether his extradition will finally bring an end…
