Fire outbreaks have become a terrifyingly frequent crisis in Nigeria’s booming cities of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Yet, the nation’s firefighters, who should be its first line of defence, are woefully underfunded and equipped with outdated tools. As urbanisation accelerates and industrial expansion intensifies, this overlooked issue has become a life-threatening gap in the…
The Police Service Commission PSC on Monday Appoints former Public Relations Officer Olohundare Moshood Jimoh as the Commissioner of Police of the Lagos State Command. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the force’s head of Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani on Monday, Jimoh was a former Public Relations Officer…
US Representative Scott Perry has claimed that investigations reveal terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda, have received funding through USAID. Speaking during a congressional hearing on Friday, Perry alleged that aid programs intended for development in conflict zones were instead being used to finance these organizations. According to Perry, approximately $697 million was…
On this Valentine’s Day, the mood in Abuja is mixed, with many residents questioning the significance of the holiday against the backdrop of economic hardships. The removal of the fuel subsidy, soaring living costs, and recent hikes in telecommunications tariffs have left many feeling financially strained. Sultan Rabiu of Africa Health Report (AHR) spoke to…
The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA along with other stakeholders receives another batch of 148 Nigerian returnees from libya. According to a statement released by NEMA on their X (formerly known as Twitter) account on Wednesday. “The Returnees arrived at Murtala Muhamed International Airport Cargo at 17.35hours aboard a Boeing chartered flight with registration no….
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing leadership crisis within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and ensure strict compliance with public service rules. In a statement released by CISLAC’s Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) on Monday, CISLAC urges the National Assembly to review…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over an alleged diversion of ₦3 billion in public funds. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Friday by the spokesperson…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised serious concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to increase the 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, describing it as potentially unconstitutional and a breach of legislative procedures. In a statement released by CISLAC Executive Director Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) on Thursday, the organization referenced…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, security, and intelligence agencies to enhance coordination and adopt a whole-of-society approach to tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday by the director of Information and Public Relations Henshaw Ogubike, Speaking at the opening session of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Baba Kudu Mohammed for allegedly forging a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Abuja and an NYSC exemption certificate. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the spokesperson for the commission Demola Bakare on Thursday,…
