Author: Helen Okechukwu

The Rivers State Command, through the Azikiwe Police Division and the Octopus Tactical Unit, foiled a suspected cult clash between rival groups near an undisclosed university campus in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to the police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, who confirmed the incident, said that the confrontation erupted along Azikiwe Street and Opobo Lane in the Mile 2 Diobu axis. It was noted that the averted cult clash emanated when members of two rival cult groups—believed to be the Klu Klux Klans (KKK) and Vikings—ran into each other while allegedly en route to the university’s main campus for a retaliatory…

The Kogi State Government has launched a ten-day intensive training programme to equip 500 livestock farmers and extension agents with climate-smart livestock production techniques across five key centres in the state—Ajaokuta, Okene, Kabba, Anyigba, and Idah. The training is jointly organised by the Kogi State Agricultural Development Project (Kogi ADP) and the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kogi L-PRES) to address the growing impact of climate change on livestock production, says a report shared on Friday. At the flag-off ceremony, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, restated the administration’s resolve to strengthen the livestock sector…

NiMet has called on stakeholders to work collectively in addressing food insecurity through a coordinated, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach.

The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, has issued a stern warning to healthcare providers across Kenya, cautioning that any public or private facility found compromising the integrity of ongoing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms will face immediate closure. Speaking during a high-level public engagement held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu County, CS Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fast-tracking UHC reforms, highlighting the need for urgency, transparency, and accountability in healthcare service delivery. He disclosed that under the newly operational Social Health Authority (SHA), 295 healthcare providers have already been empanelled, including 135 public…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending lenacapavir (LEN) as a twice-yearly injectable option for HIV prevention, marking a major advance in the global HIV response. The announcement was made at the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda. Lenacapavir, the first long-acting PrEP requiring just two doses annually, offers a highly effective alternative for people who struggle with daily medication, stigma, or limited access to healthcare. “While an HIV vaccine remains elusive, lenacapavir is the next best thing,” said WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “Committed to working with countries and…

President Bola Tinubu has pledged his administration’s commitment to completing key infrastructure projects in the Niger Delta, including the Okrika and Ataba sea-crossing bridges. Speaking through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, President Tinubu said that all abandoned projects in the region must be revisited and completed. He noted that the NDDC has the full backing of the government to carry out its work without interruption, adding that the Commission must stay focused on improving the lives…

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced that out of a target of 6.5 million, about 3.5 million children have been vaccinated against measles, while over 12.1 million out of a 19.2 million target have received the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV). The announcement was made in a document signed by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale on Saturday, stating that the free vaccinations are being administered in both rural and urban areas. In Duale’s disclosure, it was noted that the fight against Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) began on 5 July, with the aim of strengthening population immunity. “Notably,…

The United Nations (UN) has issued a stark warning that the ongoing fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels, threatening to shut down vital humanitarian services for over 2.1 million people. In a joint statement released by OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP, and WHO, the agencies stressed that fuel is the lifeblood of all humanitarian efforts and basic services in Gaza. I It absence would effectively bring life-saving operations to a standstill. Read Also: Israel continues Gaza strikes as Hamas agrees to ceasefire talks “Fuel powers hospitals, water systems, sanitation networks, ambulances, and every aspect of humanitarian operations,” the…

Burundi has been officially validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.

The United States (US) has provided clarity on its recent decision to shorten the validity period of non-immigrant visas issued to Nigerian citizens, stating the move is part of a worldwide reassessment of visa use from its country. According to a statement from the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, the change is not connected to Nigeria’s approach to third-country deportees, its adoption of e-visa systems, or its association with global blocs such as BRICS. Rather, the adjustment forms part of a broader global review aimed at aligning visa policies with technical and security standards. This review, the Mission said, is designed…