The Kano State Government’s decision to provide free meals twice daily to pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for the 2024 Hajj exercise has sparked outrage among critics. The move, seen as excessive and unnecessary, has drawn sharp criticism from various quarters. According to Shuaibu Ibrahim, the Head of Media Team for Kano State pilgrims, in a…
Prostate cancer cases are projected to double by 2040, according to the chief executive of ICR, Professor Kristian Helin. Professor Helin disclosed this on Saturday while responding to a recent study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting introduced a promising new approach to prostate cancer detection. He emphasised the importance of early…
The House of Representatives have urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the Nigerian Army to re-open Banex Plaza in Abuja for business activities to resume. This call comes after two soldiers were reportedly beaten by traders at the plaza on May 18, 2024, leading to the army shutting down the area in protest. In…
A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) and STOP has shed light on the concerning rise of tobacco and e-cigarette use among adolescents worldwide. The report indicates that over 37 million children aged 13 to 15 years are using tobacco globally, with a particularly alarming rate of e-cigarette use among this age group…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for African nations to rethink the democracy they inherited from the West. Speaking at a summit in Abuja, on Wednesday, Obasanjo emphasised the need for a democracy that aligns with African values and prioritizes the well-being of the people. In his address, Obasanjo stressed the importance of building a…
Acknowledging the economic challenges facing Nigeria, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu expressed regret over the hardships being endured by citizens. Despite the soaring foreign exchange rates and inflation figures, Bagudu staunchly defended the policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration. Apologizing for the pain caused by the policies, on Wednesday at a…
The Defence Headquarters has responded to allegations made by the Governor of Katsina State, Dikko Radda, claiming that the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are aiding and profiting from terrorism activities in the state. In a statement given to Africa Health Report by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, on Wednesday, the…
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned the attack on its soldiers at Banex Plaza in Abuja, emphasising that the soldiers were unarmed and posed no threat. Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement made available to Africa Health Report on Tuesday, described the incident as “entirely unwarranted and unjustifiable.” In…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has officially been inaugurated into the Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes, and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) in a move aimed at enhancing advocacy efforts and support for members in educational and research institutions across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Abuja, on Tuesday, the…
Nigeria has been ranked as the 6th highest country globally in terms of abortion rates, with 33 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15 to 44, according to the World Abortion Policies report by the United Nations through World Population Review. This places Nigeria among countries like Vietnam, Cuba, and India, surpassing even Argentina and Brazil…
