WARDC Roundtable Tackles Nigeria's Maternal Health Crisis
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
A high-level policy roundtable by WARDC and Amplify Change calls for political will and funding to stop preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria. Experts and lawmakers outline solutions.
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Kwara state teachers protest being left out of a 30% salary allowance. They accuse the NUT leadership of inaction and reveal many are surviving on loans. Read the full story.
ACOMIN warns that staff shortages, stock-outs, and poor infrastructure are severely undermining service delivery in Nigeria's Primary Health Centres, eroding public trust and worsening health outcomes nationwide.
Oba Kamilu Salami, the Ojibara of Bayagan Ile in Kwara, is free after 25 days. The community paid a huge ransom in two installments without government help. Read the full story.
Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Health stakeholders launch a Regional Think Tank to accelerate action on maternal, newborn, and child health in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to avert thousands of preventable deaths. Read more.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644 billion 2026 budget to the Kwara State Assembly, with 66% for capital expenditure to complete ongoing projects and support workers. Read the full breakdown.
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
A prominent Kwara cleric warns APC and PDP that zoning the 2027 governorship outside Ilorin will lead to failure. Meanwhile, traditional rulers from Kwara North and South unite to demand a power shift.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq presents a N644bn 2026 budget to Kwara State House of Assembly, focusing 65.98% on capital projects for growth. Read the full details.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
As Kwara gears up for 2027, a fierce succession battle unfolds. Analysts examine if power will rotate or if Central's 18-year dominance continues. Discover the key players and political strategies shaping the race.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.
A key APC group in Kwara State, KPLOT, urges that the 2027 governorship be based on capacity and experience, not zoning or sentiment, to tackle insecurity. Read their full demands.
KWACCIMA alleges the Kwara State government deliberately withdrew support, harming the 12th Trade Fair's success and foreign participation. Read the full details.
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Oreke town in Kwara state, killing two youths and forcing residents to run for their lives. Read the full report on the worsening insecurity.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved immediate perimeter fencing for Kwara State Polytechnic to end land encroachment and protect students. The rector confirms the directive.
Kwara State Police Command arrests five suspected bandits, rescues a kidnapped woman, and recovers 100 rounds of AK-47 ammunition in major security operations. Read details.
Political aspirants from Kwara North Senatorial Zone have united to strategize for producing the state's next governor in 2027. They urge unity and commend traditional rulers from other zones for their support.
Herconomy's innovative Breastmilk Money Account secures four major awards, including the Grand Prix, at Eurobest 2025, showcasing Nigeria's global impact in fintech and maternal support. Read the full story.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
Armed men abducted two Chinese nationals from a BUA road project site in Kwara State. Police confirm the incident in Moro LGA, with no contact yet from kidnappers.