The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 41-year-old Canadian woman, Adrienne Munju, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, for attempting to import a large consignment of synthetic cannabis, known as ‘Canadian Loud’. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at the NDLEA, announced the arrest on Sunday, revealing that the…
Gruesome or inhuman, the act of ritual killing is dastardly, to put it succinctly. But this cruel act is fast growing as young Nigerians find it an easy route to ‘cash out’. In view of the threat posed by the mindboggling phenomenon, Africa Health Report’ Southwest correspondent, Korede Abdullah, delves into the alarming rise of…
The Federal government has moved to halt the planned #Fearless October 1 nationwide protest. Africa Health Report gathered on Friday that the Presidency said it is talking with the organisers of the protest with a view to reaching an understanding with them before October 1. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided pharmaceutical support to the Lagos State Government as it grapples with a cholera outbreak at the Kirikiri prison, with 25 recorded cases. The Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, on Monday in statement sighted by Africa Health Report announced the donation and highlighted the success of implemented intervention…
Governor Similanayi Fubara has directed Heads of Local Government Administration to take charge of the 23 local government areas of the State. The directive came Tuesday, in a state-wide broadcast as the three-year tenure of the immediate past local government chairmen elapsed. However, the affected council chairmen have reportedly vowed they would not vacate office,…
The Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, has emphasised the importance of financial officers in State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) resisting pressure and maintaining accountability in the management of funds allocated for the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program. Speaking in Abuja, on Monday at a training session for Accountants…
…Invictus Games Kick Off The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Princess Meghan will arrive Nigeria on Friday,(Today), May 10 2024, for a 3-Day visit. The DHQ further informed the visit will focus on wounded soldiers from various military operations and the Invictus games. The Director of…
Recently, shortage of potable water has hit the residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The situation is noticeably pervasive in the nation’s capital, painting an ugly image of FCT, as water vendors hawk water round the places. But, the FCT administration in a recent report owned up to the scarcity and blamed it on…
Gom Mirian/Juliet Jacob The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has responded to allegations that Nestle’s infant formulas contain sugar and honey, stating that the products in question are not registered and not sold in Nigeria. A statement made public on from NAFDAC’s website and sighted by Africa Health Report,…
By Suleiman Abbah The announcement made by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, regarding the recruitment of 1,486 personnel by the Nigeria Navy to enhance internal security operations in the Niger Delta, is a clear indication that the Nigerian security system is undergoing a significant reengineering process. This move announed by Matawalle…
