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Protest Against Insecurity in Borno Suspended After Military Deployment Borno State, Maiduguri, insecurity, protest, kidnapping, military, insurgency, North-East Nigeria, Operation Hadin Kai

Borno State, Maiduguri, insecurity, protest, kidnapping, military, insurgency, North-East Nigeria, Operation Hadin Kai

Protest Against Insecurity in Borno Suspended After Military Deployment

Hussaini Ibrahim May 11, 2026

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A planned protest against rising insecurity and mass abductions in parts of Borno State...

Update: Six Countries Record Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Outbreak Rare Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in South Africa After Cruise Deaths

Rare Hantavirus Strain Confirmed in South Africa After Cruise Deaths

Update: Six Countries Record Hantavirus Cases Linked to MV Hondius Outbreak

Mirian Gom May 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization says at least six countries have recorded confirmed or probable...

Abducted Anambra Doctor Regains Freedom, NMA Reviews Planned Strike NMA officials addressing press conference on kidnapped Abuja doctor.

NMA officials addressing press conference on kidnapped Abuja doctor.

Abducted Anambra Doctor Regains Freedom, NMA Reviews Planned Strike

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius May 11, 2026

ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Medical Association has confirmed the release of abducted medical practitioner, Dr Edwin...

FG Warns Against Illegal Admissions, Exempts NCE Candidates from UTME Nigerian government announces $552m HOPE-EDU education funding

Nigerian government announces $552m HOPE-EDU education funding

FG Warns Against Illegal Admissions, Exempts NCE Candidates from UTME

Otamere Gladness May 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has warned tertiary institutions across Nigeria against conducting admissions outside the...

JAMB Retains 150 Cut-Off Mark for Universities, Sets 2026 Admission Deadlines JAMB officials during directors’ appointment and retirement ceremony

JAMB officials during directors’ appointment and retirement ceremony

JAMB Retains 150 Cut-Off Mark for Universities, Sets 2026 Admission Deadlines

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius May 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has retained 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for...

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 4 – 10 May 2026 AHR’s Top 10 health stories the week

AHR’s Top 10 health stories the week

AHR’s Top 10 Health & Development Stories, 4 – 10 May 2026

Mirian Gom May 11, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week highlights growing concerns over infectious disease outbreaks, healthcare workforce shortages, women’s health...

The Night the Heat Never Leaves: How Nigeria’s Urban Poor Are Fighting to Survive Extreme Temperatures

The Night the Heat Never Leaves: How Nigeria’s Urban Poor Are Fighting to Survive Extreme Temperatures

The Night the Heat Never Leaves: How Nigeria’s Urban Poor Are Fighting to Survive Extreme Temperatures

Oluwafunbi Bello May 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – As temperatures soar across Abuja’s crowded settlements, families battle sleepless nights, collapsing livelihoods and...

Africa CDC Launches CPHIA 2026 to Strengthen Health Security Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

Africa CDC, Public Health, Ebola, Mpox, Cholera, Outbreak Response, Vaccination, Community Surveillance, Africa Health, WASH

Africa CDC Launches CPHIA 2026 to Strengthen Health Security

Mirian Gom May 10, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the Government of Ethiopia have officially...

Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Borno Military Base Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operation in Borno State

Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operation in Borno State

Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on Borno Military Base

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius May 10, 2026

BORNO, Nigeria – Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted midnight assault by suspected ISWAP...

Kano Police Arrest Suspected Arms Dealer, Recover AK-47 Rifles Recovered AK-47 rifles and weapons displayed by Kano police after sting operation

Recovered AK-47 rifles and weapons displayed by Kano police after sting operation

Kano Police Arrest Suspected Arms Dealer, Recover AK-47 Rifles

Hussaini Ibrahim May 10, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano State have arrested a suspected arms dealer and recovered three fabricated...