Heavy Metals Found in Yobe Water, Linked to Kidney Disease
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
A new report reveals dangerous levels of cadmium, lead, and arsenic in Yobe water samples, driving a decades-long kidney failure crisis. Researchers urge immediate action.
Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, Chairman of Yusufari LGA in Yobe State, has passed away in a Cairo hospital. Get the full details on his death and burial according to Islamic rites.
Nigerian-born clinician Ayo-ige Ayodele plans to use his Yale epidemiology training to strengthen infectious disease control and bridge health gaps in underserved communities. Read his vision for Nigeria.
ISWAP terrorists launched fresh attacks in Yobe State, injuring a village head and looting a health centre, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto. Details on the raid and official reactions.
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
A tragic accident on Potiskum Road, Yobe State, has left three dead and six injured. Authorities cite a tyre burst as the cause. Read more and see safety tips.
A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
Anissa Sickle Cell Foundation reveals the crushing financial burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria, with crisis care hitting N1 million and a cure costing N85 million. It calls for urgent NHIS coverage and policy action.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
Nigerian woman Tovia reunites with her children after a successful kidney transplant funded by public donations, following abandonment by her husband after kidney failure during childbirth.
The Ekiti State Government has dismissed an EKSUTH surgeon for wrongly removing a patient's kidney. It will fund a new transplant and reorganise the hospital. Read the full report.
Ekiti State government dismisses surgeon, suspends team after probe finds kidneys removed without consent. Government to fund victim's transplant. Full story.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
Ekiti State government dismisses a surgeon and suspends team after probe into alleged illegal kidney removal. Patient to receive new transplant and two years of care. Full story.
Ekiti State Government dismisses surgeon, suspends team over botched kidney procedure. Govt to fund patient's new transplant and care. Full story on the EKSUTH scandal.
A Nigerian woman's viral post details her refusal to donate a kidney to her father who abandoned her at age 5. Her story ignites a fierce online debate about family obligation and past trauma.
Health experts call for sustained policies and public education to tackle Nigeria's high sickle cell disease burden. They stress genotype testing and ending discrimination.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
As France battles lumpy skin disease, experts point to the Balkans' 2016 success: rapid vaccination and culls controlled the outbreak in months. Learn the key strategies.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
France's agriculture minister urges farmers to trust government's cattle culling and vaccination plan to control lumpy skin disease, as protests block roads. Read the full story.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Ekiti State Teaching Hospital launches probe after patient accuses doctors of kidney removal. A seven-man panel has ten days to investigate and submit its report. Full details inside.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Health experts raise alarm as NCDC confirms 414 Mpox cases and six deaths across 33 states. Stakeholders call for stronger surveillance, vaccination, and public education to curb the persistent spread.
INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.