Africa Health Report

Korede Abdullah August 12, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government says it will phase out ageing landfills and replace them...

Lagos Arrests Suspect Over Road Barrier Vandalism Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command investigate the alleged abduction and murder of a Kwara Polytechnic student.

Abah Felicity August 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — The Lagos State Government has arrested a suspected vandal accused of removing structural materials...

NDLEA Warns Parents as Cannabis Gummies, Cookies Worth ₦373.8m Seized NDLEA Warns Parents Over ₦373.8m Cannabis Gummies, Cookies

Oluwafunbi Bello August 9, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned parents to monitor the snacks...

Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights for 2026 Global Hydromet Summit in Africa Dangote refinery complex in Lagos with workers on site

Oluwatobi Adu August 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Alliance for Hydromet Development Annual...

LASWA Completes Africa’s First Ferry Safety Programme, Trains 50 Professionals LASWA Completes Africa's First Ferry Safety Programme, Trains 50 Professionals

Korede Abdullah August 4, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has completed the third module of Africa’s first...

African Health Experts Meet in Lagos to Counter Tobacco Industry Public health advocates participate in tobacco industry monitoring training in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah July 29, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Public health advocates from 12 African countries have gathered in Lagos for a five-day...

Sunbeth Unveils Nigeria’s First Self-Service Fuel Station A customer uses Nigeria's first self-service fuel station launched by Sunbeth Energies in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah July 28, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Sunbeth Energies Limited has launched Nigeria’s first self-service fuel station, introducing a digital fuelling...

RCCG Medical Outreach Treats 300 Lagos Residents Free Medical personnel attend to residents during RCCG's free medical outreach in Lagos.

Korede Abdullah July 27, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has provided free healthcare to more than...

NDLEA Seizes ₦10bn Drugs, Arrests Trafficking Kingpins NDLEA operatives display cocaine, Loud, tramadol and other illicit drugs seized during coordinated operations in Lagos.

Otamere Gladness July 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs worth more than...

NDLEA Seizes Tramadol Hidden in Black Soap Containers NDLEA officers display tramadol pills concealed inside black soap containers intercepted in Lagos.