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,…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has dismissed reports suggesting it directed the retirement of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, stating that it has no constitutional authority over his appointment or exit. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Monday by its spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC clarified that its…
For years, Nigerians held onto the belief that refining crude oil locally would bring relief from soaring petrol prices. The hope was simple: eliminate fuel imports, cut out extra costs, and make petrol more affordable for all. Yet, even with the launch of the much-anticipated Dangote Refinery and the partial activation of the Port-Harcourt Refinery,…
The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has issued a three-month deadline for estate developers in Lugbe, Karu, and Kubwa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to regularize their construction approvals. The FHA also announced the suspension of all ongoing developments in these areas until the necessary documentation is provided. In a statement released on Sunday,…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have stepped up efforts against terrorism and criminal activities across the country, achieving major successes between this month. According to a statement released by the director of Defence Media Operations Edward Buba, Recent efforts led to the elimination of a notorious terrorist commander, Abu Mosaje, in Plateau State. Also, a wanted…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with federal and state fire services, contains a fire outbreak at the Yola Oil Mill Nigeria warehouse, located at KM 10 along Yola-Numan Road in Adamawa State. In a statement released on Thursday via their official X account (formerly Twitter), NEMA states that the fire breaks out…
The looming threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly transforming from a distant concern to a dire crisis for Nigeria. The deadly emergence of superbugs microorganisms resistant to medicines has become a far greater menace than the country’s previous health challenges, including malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis. Alarmingly, AMR has now claimed the title of the…
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