The Take-It-Back movement, one of the organizers of the recent 10-day nationwide protest in Nigeria, has vowed to relaunch the protest on October 1 if their demands are not fully addressed. Despite increasing human rights abuses and crackdown on opposition, the movement’s Director of Mobilisation, Damilare Adenola, confirmed that their strategy and objectives remain unchanged….
A concerning link between type 2 diabetes and an increased risk of fractures in older women has been highlighted by medical experts, who warn of a significant health challenge for the aging population. Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels, is known to cause various complications, with its impact on…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced a groundbreaking agreement with Bavarian Nordic, the sole global producer of Mpox vaccines, to transfer technology and enable African manufacturing of the vaccines. Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, made the announcement during a weekly Mpox media briefing on Tuesday. Kaseya expressed…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern over the Nigerian Police’s alleged attempts to incriminate and silence the leadership of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). This was contained in a press statement released on Wednesday, August 24, a copy of which was obtained by Africa Health Report (AHR). The human rights…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the launch of the Climate Accountability and Transparency Portal, a key initiative aimed at enhancing efficiency and accountability in Nigeria’s participation at the upcoming 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, made the announcement during a media briefing…
Amnesty International Nigeria has denounced the recent harassment of Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the organization’s Director, Isa Sanusi, criticized the new terrorism financing allegations against Ajaero and other NLC leaders as a tactic to silence and intimidate them….
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures seriously amidst the ongoing Mpox (monkeypox) outbreak. Although the current strain circulating in Nigeria is the milder clade 2, the country is on high alert for the potential risk of the more contagious and deadly…
Korede Abdullah in this special report, assesses the clamour for an amendment of the Nigerian 1999 Constitution. The most recent move for constitutional reforms was by a group of eminent Nigerians, called, The Patriots- men and women of influence led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on a visit to President Bola Tinubu. …
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) have issued a stern warning to state governors, urging them to exercise caution and conduct thorough legal consultations when negotiating contracts. This call to action comes in response to the recent seizure of three Nigerian presidential jets by a French court, resulting from…
The United Nations has sounded the alarm on Nigeria’s escalating waste generation crisis, highlighting the concerning rate at which waste remains uncollected, littering open spaces and clogging drainages. Mercy Achieng Odhiambo, UN-Habitat representative, emphasized this concern in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, during a one-day training program for Environmental Officers and stakeholders. The event, themed “Capacity…
