The Lagos State Government has announced plans to incorporate mini and midi buses, commonly known as Korope and Danfo, operating along the Lekki-Ajah axis into its Bus Reform Initiative. The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday by the ministry’s Director of Public…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully reactivated a Dornier DO-228 aircraft that had been grounded for 23 years, highlighting the country’s growing capability in aviation maintenance and self-reliance. The milestone was announced on Wednesday in a statement by NAF spokesman, Air Vice Marshal Olusola Akinboyewa, who described the achievement as a significant morale booster…
In 2024, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu undertook a series of international trips, reinforcing Nigeria’s global presence and fostering diplomatic, economic, and political relations with various nations. His extensive travels were framed within the context of strengthening Nigeria’s influence on the world stage, while also addressing critical issues such as energy cooperation, economic partnerships, and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking with several significant arrests and interdictions over the past week. According to a statement sent to Africa Health Report (AHR) by the director of media and advocacy Femi Babafemi on Sunday, At the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, a 48-year-old businessman,…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has expressed heartfelt condolences to the Kwara State Government over the death of Mahe Abdulkadir, Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a statement released on Sunday by Akintunde Sawyerr, NELFUND’s Managing Director, The organization extended sympathies to Governor AbdulRazaq, the Abdulkadir family, and the people of Kwara…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of India following the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 92. According to a statement released by the special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga on Friday, President Tinubu highlighted…
Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 34.60% in November 2024, up from 33.88% in October, reflecting a 0.72 percentage point increase, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report highlights a significant year-on-year rise, with the November 2024 inflation rate standing 6.40 percentage points higher than the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully convicted over 200 individuals linked to acts of terrorism, including Boko Haram activities, IPOB uprisings, and banditry. According to a statement released by the Department of Strategic CommunicationsNational Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) on Sunday, The convictions were secured during…
Two months after the crackdown on Beggars and miscreants in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, ordered by the Minister, Nyesome Wike, due to escalating insecurity, the beggars have returned to streets of Abuja. Findings by Africa Health Report (AHR) Correspondent reveal that these group of persons are fully back in the nation’s capital. Shocking…
The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to delivering quality healthcare services across Nigeria. Speaking at the eighth annual conference of the Association of Nigeria Health Journalists (ANHEJ) in Abuja, Dr. Salma Anas, the Special Adviser to the President on Health, emphasized this commitment Dr. Anas highlighted the administration’s goals under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership,…
