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June 19, 2026

World Sickle Cell Day : Governor Ododo Approves Free Health Insurance Coverage for Sickle Cell Warriors in Kogi

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London As the world commemorates World Sickle Cell Day, Kogi State Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has approved free health insurance coverage for persons living with sickle cell disorder across the state. The landmark intervention is aimed at easing the financial burden associated with the management of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Nigeria News, Politics
June 18, 2026

Gov. Usman Ododo Winning All Sides, Welcomed Five Rescued Kidnapped Victims In Kogi , Vows To Make Kogi Safest State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The successful rescue of five kidnapped victims by troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, has been described by the Kogi state government as another major breakthrough in the ongoing offensive lunched against terrorists, bandits and other criminal elements operating within parts of the state.   The commissioner... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Governance, Health, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
June 12, 2026

JUNE 12: ‘Democracy Without Security is Not Solid’ — President Tinubu Declares on Democracy Day, Allocates Record N5.41trn for Defence

By Festus Fifen In a high-stakes Democracy Day address marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national security emergency, asserting that the survival of Nigeria’s democratic institutions is inextricably linked to the safety of its citizens. The President’s speech, delivered through a national broadcast... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, Business, community, Crime, Defence, Education, Finance, Governance, Health, Justice, Military, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 10, 2026

CISLAC’S POLITICALLY TIMED ALLEGATIONS CANNOT DERAIL KOGI’S SECURITY PROGRESS

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The attention of the Kogi State Government has been drawn to a publication by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) alleging the diversion of funds from the Kogi State Security Operations Account.   According to a release signed by the commissioner for information and communication, Kogi state.... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Governance, Health, Justice, Legal, Nigeria News, Politics
May 31, 2026

Gov. Ododo Commissions NG-CARES Water Project in Okene Community, Promises More Rural Development

*Urges Beneficiaries to Protect and Maintain Public Facilities   By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commenced the commissioning of micro-projects executed under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, with the inauguration of a motorised borehole in Inipo Community, Obehira District of Okene... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Business, community, Health, Life Style, Nigeria News, Politics
April 26, 2026

Nigerians home & Abroad Celebrates Life of a  Health Care profession Pioneer, As Princess Victoria Fakorede Obayomi is  Laid to Rest in Abeokuta

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Hundreds of dignitaries, family members, and well-wishers from within and outside Nigeria converged on Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Saturday to celebrate and pay their last respects to the one of foremost health care practitioner in Nigeria Late Princess Victoria Abeun Fakorede Obayomi, née Matemilola, who passed on at... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, Entertainment, Health, Life Style, Nigeria News
April 25, 2026

Global Hunger Crisis Deepens as 10 Countries Account for Two-Thirds of Cases

Nigeria among hardest-hit as 266 million people face acute food insecurity worldwide By ifeoma Onyekachi     A new global assessment has revealed that just 10 countries account for nearly two-thirds of the world’s acute hunger burden, highlighting the growing concentration of food crises in conflict-affected regions. The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises, published... Read More
Africa News, Business, community, Health, Life, World News
April 25, 2026

WHO: Vaccines Have Saved Over 150 Million Lives, but Global Immunisation Drive Risks Stalling

Midpoint review of Immunisation Agenda 2030 reveals widening coverage gaps despite major gains in disease prevention By ifeoma Onyekachi   The World Health Organization (WHO) says vaccines have prevented more than 150 million deaths globally over the past 50 years, highlighting immunisation as one of the most effective interventions in modern public health  even as... Read More
Africa News, community, Featured, Health, Life, World News
April 22, 2026

Nigeria Mourns as Foreign Affairs Ministry Confirms Death of Ambassador Mohammed Mahmud Lele

Career diplomat and ambassador-designate to Algeria dies after illness; buried in Kano amid tributes from government and colleagues By Ifeoma Onyekachi     The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria has announced the death of Ambassador Mohammed Mahmud Lele, a seasoned diplomat who recently served as Director of the Middle East and Gulf Division.   In... Read More
Africa News, Health, Nigeria News
April 16, 2026

WHO: Measles Vaccination Prevents 20 Million Deaths in Africa, Coverage Gaps Persist

  A new continental review has revealed that millions of lives have been saved through sustained vaccination efforts in Africa, even as uneven coverage continues to threaten progress against preventable diseases.   The joint analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance shows that measles immunisation alone has averted nearly 20 million... Read More
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