Rabiu Sultan Aderinsola

Fire Outbreaks Remain High Risk Amid Obsolete Equipment, Fighters’ Low Morale, Nigerians Vulnerable

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 Yet, the nation’s firefighters, who should be its first line of defence, are woefully underfunded and equipped with outdated tools.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…

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Boko Haram, ISIS, Others Funded by USAID – Scott Perry

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…

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Abuja Couples, Lovers Observe Valentine’s Day in Low-Key Amidst Hardships – AHR Survey

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…

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NEMA Receives 148 Nigerian Returnees from Libya

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….

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CISLAC Calls on Tinubu to End Tenure Manipulation in Police Leadership

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…

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ICPC Arrests NSCDC Commander, Ex-Naval Admiral over Alleged ₦3bn Fraud

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…

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CISLAC Faults ₦54.2tn Budget Adjustment, Warns of Executive Overreach

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…

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Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to Strengthen Joint Operations against Evolving Threats

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…

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Man Arraigned for Forging UNIABUJA Degree, NYSC Certificate

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,…

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