The Nigerian Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional the practice of state governors holding funds allocated for local government administrations. This decision returns power to the 774 local government councils to independently manage their finances. In a phone interview with Africa Health Report, (AHR), on Thursday, Mr. Ibrahim Achi, a development economics lecturer at Ahmadu Bello…
Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau has been sent for a mental assessment and evaluation after he climbed a high broadband mast and attempted to take his own life. The incident, which caused concern among the public, occurred at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja on July 8. In a statement issued by the FCT police command spokesperson,SP Josephine…
The House of Representatives in Nigeria has made a passionate plea to the Federal Government to address the critical issue of power supply in teaching hospitals, medical centers, and universities by implementing solar power solutions. This urgent call comes in response to the challenges posed by the recent electricity tariff hike and the unreliable power…
An unidentified man made a bold statement on Monday by climbing a mast on Katampe Hill in Abuja, declaring his willingness to sacrifice his life for the betterment of Nigerians. Leaving a poignant suicide note at the mast’s base, he demanded urgent government intervention to address the challenges facing the nation. In the note, he…
The Enugu State Police Command has dispelled rumors of organ harvesting at a hotel in the state, clarifying that the incident was actually a case of extortion and fraud. A viral video, had on Sunday surfaced on X Space showing two women allegedly rescued from a hotel room where they were tied up and threatened…
In the heart of Zamfara State, Nigeria, a silent crisis is unfolding, hidden from the world’s gaze but devastating in its impact. Here, amidst the arid landscapes and dusty villages, the spectre of malnutrition looms large, threatening the lives of innocent children like 9-month-old Khadija whose future hangs in the balance due to lack of…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) have announced their intention to hold a nationwide protest in response to the withholding of four months’ salaries and other unresolved issues affecting their members in universities and inter-university centers. In a joint circular released by NASU’s…
In a recent discussion hosted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Prof. Rosemary Ogu, the National President of the Medical Women Association of Nigeria, issued a stark warning to expectant mothers about the dangers of using illicit drugs during pregnancy. Prof. Ogu emphasised that such actions can have severe consequences on the health…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs have been hit by a new shortage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with marketers attributing the scarcity to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria…
The Minister of State for Education, Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has initiated the construction of seven state offices to support the National Examinations Council (NECO). These new state offices will be established in Abia, Jigawa, Lagos, Rivers, Sokoto, and Taraba States. Speaking at the ceremony on Friday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Sununu emphasized the significance…
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