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…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, calls on the National Assembly to approve an increase in the ministry’s capital budget and appropriations to enhance its development and unlock its full potential. According to a statement to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Anastasia Ogbonna, on Tuesday,…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has successfully prosecuted Lukumanu Sani Waziri, an accountant at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, for corruption and abuse of office. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the spokesperson of the Commission, Demola Bakare on Sunday, Waziri who was…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a cocaine smuggling attempt by 26-year-old Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a nursing student at Noida International University, India. Esther was arrested in Kano on January 16, 2025, just before her scheduled flight to India the following day. She was set to carry 76 wraps of cocaine, aiming…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Comrade Sunny James, has assured the readiness of the NLC to work closely with the Akwa Ibom State Police Command to foster a safer and more secure environment for all residents. According to a statement released on Friday by the Public Relations Officer…
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has called for enhanced collaboration and increased funding to tackle banditry and other criminal activities across Nigeria. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Thursday by the Director of Information and Public Relations of the ministry Daberechi Asonye, Speaking on Thursday…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mrs. Aishatu Abdullahi, Director of Administration and Supplies at the National Boundary Commission, and Mrs. Ghaji Rahila, an Assistant Chief Accountant, on charges of forgery and abuse of office. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) on Wednesday by the…
President Bola Tinubu has called for international cooperation to address climate change and achieve sustainable development According to a statement released by the special adviser to the president Bayo Onanuga, Speaking on Wednesday during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the United Arab Emirates, The President emphasized the need for collective action to build…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has presented a retired Federal Civil Service Commission Director, Mrs. Mayen Gajere, as a witness in the ongoing forgery trial of Mr. Taiwo Stephen Ayodeji. The case which was presided over by Justice A.Y. Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Nyanya, resumed…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is prosecuting Mrs. Joy Ndubuisi Chineme of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment and Mr. Godwin Tabo Sakat of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the spokesperson of the Commission Demola Bakare,…
