President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the devastating flood that has hit parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. This was contained in a press statement released on Tuesday and singed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. The flood, described as the worst in recent decades,…
The UK’s medicines regulator has come up with a new study, issuing a warning to men taking sodium valproate, a medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. They are advised to use contraception while on the medicine due to a potential increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in their future children. The Medicines and Healthcare…
The community of Emure, Ekiti State, is reeling in shock and grief after the remains of 19-year-old Shile Ogunmolasuyi were recovered on Sunday. Shile, a secondary school leaver, was kidnapped along with her mother, Yemi Ogunmolasuyi, and another woman, Caroline Taiwo, on August 31. The kidnappers, numbering seven, had ambushed the vehicle transporting the victims…
The Ogun State government has cracked down on environmental offenders, shutting down three industries for violating environmental regulations and two unregistered companies for operating illegally. The affected companies are Nixim Paper Limited, Long Xiang Aluminum, and New Shidai Manufacturing Limited, all located in the Sagamu and Mowe areas of the state. According to Farook Akintunde,…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has called for stricter penalties for those found guilty of corruption, including the denial of state pardon. Fagbemi made this statement at a roundtable organized by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for state Attorneys General in…
A trending video purportedly showing the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the September 21 Edo State election, Monday Okpebholo, making a gaffe that “we’re going to provide you with insecurity” at a campaign rally in Ovia North Local Government Area has been debunked as fake. Africa Health Report AHR, findings show that the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has exposed a faith-based organization, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, for alleged illegal production and sales of unregistered “miracle water” and soap with false claims of healing and miracle properties. The organization, led by one Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto, claimed that the products were…
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in cult-related killings, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. The alarming rise in these senseless murders has sent shockwaves across the nation, with many calling for urgent action to stem the tide of violence. Korede Abdullah delves into the heart of this…
In a significant move to combat the monster of corruption in Nigeria, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is hosting a one-day roundtable discussion in Abuja on Monday, September 9th, 2024. The event, tagged the AGs Summit, will bring together State Attorneys-General and Commissioners for Justice from all 36 states, along…
In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed a disturbing surge in cult-related killings, with reports of gruesome murders and bloody clashes between rival groups flooding the headlines. The violence has left a trail of death and destruction in its wake, with many innocent lives lost and families shattered. Checks by Africa Health Report AHR, show that…
