Africa Health Report

IG Orders Crime Offensive in Kano IGP Disu addresses security risks linked to Iran conflict

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius June 17, 2026

KANO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a tougher crackdown on crime in Kano State,...

Insecurity: Katsina Bans Fuel Sales, Motorcycles, POS Katsina tertiary institutions resume activities after strike suspension

Mirian Gom June 16, 2026

KATSINA, Nigeria – Katsina State has banned the sales of fuel in jerrycans, the use of motorcycles...

Army Rescues General’s Wife from Bandits Nigerian Army troops conduct rescue operations under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III in Katsina.

Mirian Gom June 15, 2026

KATSINA, Nigeria – Troops of the Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued the wife of a...

Boko Haram Attack Burns Borno School Burnt classrooms following a Boko Haram attack in Borno State.

Hussaini Ibrahim June 14, 2026

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked Kautikari community in Chibok Local Government Area of...

Democracy Day: Tinubu Defends Reforms, Security Gains President Tinubu submits new ambassadorial nominees to Nigerian Senate

Mirian Gom June 12, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s next democratic milestone must be the delivery of economic...

Senate Orders NOA to Lead Campaign Against Social Decay Senators during a session calling for stronger national campaigns against indiscipline in Nigeria.

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate has called for urgent national action to tackle rising indiscipline among Nigerians,...

Justice at Last as Court Condemns Owo Attackers to Death Rivers State High Court building in Port Harcourt

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

AKURE, Nigeria – Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has hailed the conviction and death sentence handed to...

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...

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.