Africa Health Report

Relief as Abducted Orthopaedic Surgeon Walks Free After Nine Days Medical professionals celebrate the release of abducted orthopaedic surgeon Dr Uche Aguocha.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

UMUAHIA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Abia State chapter, has announced the release of kidnapped...

Nigeria Tightens Borders, Surveillance Against Ebola Threat Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has heightened nationwide preparedness measures against the possible entry of the...

Security Forces Launch Hunt for Abducted Zamfara Students Security operatives searching for students abducted by bandits in Zamfara State.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

ZAMFARA, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a coordinated rescue mission after suspected bandits abducted several students...

Edo Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Body of Abducted Woman Edo Police operatives during a rescue operation that led to the recovery of a kidnap victim's body.

Otamere Gladness June 3, 2026

BENIN CITY, Nigeria – Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered the decomposing...

Oyo Police Race to Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Children After Abduction Katsina Police Recover AK-47 Rifles After Foiled Ambush

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Security operatives have launched a massive rescue operation following the abduction of the younger...

WHO Warns AI Risks Could Undermine Global Health Policies World Health Organization headquarters and digital health policy concept illustrating AI governance.

Oluwatobi Adu June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged governments to strengthen governance frameworks for artificial...

Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan Raid Security concerns rise following the abduction of Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons in Ibadan.

Korede Abdullah June 3, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – Armed gunmen have abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former...

FG Unveils Digital Dashboard to Transform Basic Education Oversight Officials unveiling the Monitoring Smart Boards Dashboard for basic education administration in Abuja.

Otamere Gladness June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has delivered a digital monitoring dashboard to the Federal Capital Territory...

Teacher Shortage Looms as NCCE Sounds National Alarm NCCE Executive Secretary Angela Ajala addressing education journalists in Abuja.

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) has warned that Nigeria risks a...

Nigeria Faces Health Funding Threat as Donor Support Shrinks Health leaders speaking at APIN's 25th anniversary symposium on sustainable healthcare financing.