By Franca Ofili, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the shadows of Sambisa Forest, another tale of unimaginable horror unfolded. Mrs Maryam Ibrahim, a 32-year-old woman abducted by Boko Haram, was subjected to unspeakable brutality; her spirit tested by the darkest of human intentions. Yet, in theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Nigeria’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for a stronger ECOWAS health pact to address Lassa fever and other emerging infectious diseases threatening the region. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC, made the call on Thursday in Abidjan at a high-level panel onContinue Reading
News Analysis by Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. From COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, MpoxContinue Reading
News Analysis By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, is this week hosting a gathering that could shape the future of West Africa’s health security. The 2025 ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC) brings together scientists, policymakers, donors, and community leaders in a united front againstContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Lately, the question of whether to switch off one’s phone or put it in airplane mode during flights has become a subject of controversy in Nigeria. Altercations have also ensued between flight crews and passengers over failure of the latter to switchContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With aching legs and weary eyes, Ibrahim Abdulwahab stepped off an Ethiopian Airlines flight in São Paulo, Brazil, nearly 48 hours after leaving Abuja. Moreover, long layovers had stretched his journey into an exhausting ordeal. The University of BrasíliaContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world besieged with various food-related ailments, the importance of good nutrition cannot be overemphasised. Dieticians say eating nutrient-dense food ranging from dietary bread and whole grains to legumes, nuts, seeds, and lean proteins is critical to healthy living. In talkingContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The quest for further reforms of the Electoral Act is gaining momentum as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. At the centre of these conversations is a bill before the National Assembly proposing that all major elections– presidential, governorship, National AssemblyContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing, have continued to fuel conflict, economic inequality and corruption across West Africa. In the fight against this, the media often remains underutilised, underresourced and, sometimes, under threat.Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Nigeria’s energy sector has faced major infrastructure gaps, especially in the midstream and downstream gas sub-sector. In spite of the country’s abundant natural gas reserves, limited processing plants, poor storage and distribution systems have clogged the wheel of progress. MoreContinue Reading
