Health

New ambulances with better facilities are expected to arrive in St Kitts and Nevis.

What was once a celebration of lavish feasts and multiple drink choices has been scaled down, primarily due to the economic downturn that has made hosting such events increasingly expensive

The death toll stood at 597,000, remaining consistent with the previous year. The WHO African Region bore the brunt of the burden, with 95% of global malaria deaths occurring in the region. Nigeria's dominance in the malaria statistics reflects broader regional struggles

The ambulances were recovered through the commission’s Constituency and Executive Project Tracking Initiative, a program aimed at monitoring and ensuring the proper use of funds allocated for public projects

The Commissioner for the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, sounded a stern warning about the environmental and infrastructural risks posed by illegal dredging operators

Abidoye arrived in Nigeria from the United States on November 16, 2024, and stayed at the hotel for five days. His brother, Jimoh Godday, who hadn't heard from him, went to check on him, leading to the discovery of his body

In a statement released on Wednesday, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, revealed that several sugar brands, including Grupo Moreno, Terous, USI S. Joao, Alvean, and Arapora Bionergia, have been identified as smuggled products originating from Brazil

The commissioner disclosed that 15 active cases are currently being treated, following laboratory-confirmed diagnoses of cholera. These patients are receiving care at local healthcare facilities as authorities intensify efforts to manage the outbreak

The passengers were en route to a Mawlid celebration, a significant event in the Islamic calendar, when the accident occurred near the Gbajibo Community, close to Mokwa, around 8:30 p.m. local time (1930 GMT)