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admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria Fails at Meeting 2030 Malaria Elimination Target

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Medical researchers have issued a stark warning that Nigeria is unlikely to meet its 2030 malaria elimination target due to the Federal Government’s failure to maintain the distribution of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to vulnerable populations. The researchers voiced their concerns at a regional meeting of the Emerging […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria – Experts Warn Of Serious Risks From Traditional Cooking Methods In Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Leading medical experts in Nigeria have raised an alarm over the serious health risks associated with traditional cooking methods, saying just one in ten Nigerian households uses clean energy sources. The experts, Professor Tanimola Akande from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Best Ordinioha from the University […]

admin - August 18, 2024

Nigeria – Governor Sanwo-Olu, Predecessor Ambode Meet, Discuss Future of Lagos

Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hosted his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at the State House in Lagos on Monday. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the details of the meeting in a post on X.com. Akosile highlighted that the courtesy visit facilitated […]

admin - August 18, 2024

South Africa – Police Officers And Partners Inspire Young Minds On Career Day

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa In celebration of Women’s Month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with Cynthia City Creche and various stakeholders hosted an inspiring Career Day program. The event, which took place on August 8th, 2024, aimed to expose children to a variety of career opportunities within the SAPS, fostering […]

admin - August 18, 2024

South Africa – Health MEC Visits Health Train In Gauteng

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa Scores of community members from within and around Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa, heeded the call to use the opportunity to get health services from the Transnet Phelophepa healthcare train. Two state-of-the-art mobile healthcare trains have been moving across four districts in the province, with one of the trains […]

admin - August 17, 2024

Nigeria Ramps Up Surveillance at Entry Points to Combat Monkeypox Outbreak

By Onoja Baba, Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has escalated its surveillance and monitoring efforts at all entry points in response to the growing threat of Monkeypox (Mpox) Clade 1. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the intensified measures during a press briefing on Thursday, August 14, 2024, […]

admin - August 14, 2024

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admin - August 14, 2024

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admin - August 12, 2024

Nigeria – FCT Police Launch Investigation into Murder of Abuja Area Mama

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Following the murder of a crossdresser known as Abuja Area Mama, the Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident. According to a statement by FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, authorities are currently investigating the matter and gathering additional information. […]

admin - August 12, 2024

South Africa – Accommodations Plunged Into Darkness

By: Thandeka Kosa, South Africa To crack down on power thieves, Emfuleni Local Municipality MMC for Finance and Revenue Hassan Mako took to the streets of SE 7, a local suburb in Gauteng, as he led a hard-hitting operation to disconnect electricity offenders. This comes after a joint operations team moved with military […]