Tag: WHO
WHO declares Nigeria Ebola-free after index patient evacuation
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Nigeria is now free of the virulent Ebola disease that has been…
Ebola: Symptoms, Transmission and How Nigeria Contained the 2014 Outbreak
Nigeria’s confirmation of a new Ebola virus disease case has renewed attention on the potentially deadly infection, its…
October 20 in History: WHO Declares Nigeria Ebola-Free
On October 20, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared Nigeria free of the Ebola Virus Disease…
From LG Executive Council Seat To Tailoring Shop: Inside Story of Former Kano LG Boss Who Returned To Tailoring Job
For the former Executive Chairman of Kumbotso local government area of Kano state, when one door closes, another…
TRIBUTE: Alex Ekubo, Lawyer Who Abandoned Bar For Nollywood
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, news filtered in that popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has died. Ekubo reportedly…
EXPLAINER: What You Need To Know About ‘HANTA VIRUS’
Three passengers have died and three others are receiving treatment following a public health incident aboard a cruise…
TRIBUTE: Life, Time Of Yakubu Mohammed, Newswatch Cofounder Who Died At 75
On Tuesday, the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, confirmed the death of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch…
Cholera, Lassa fever— top Nigeria’s toughest health battles in 2025
In 2025, Nigeria confronted multiple disease outbreaks, exposing persistent weaknesses in infectious-disease control, immunisation uptake, sanitation, and health…
TRIBUTE: Okey Ezea, Retired Customs Officer Who Defeated Incumbent Governor, Became Senator
On November 19, 2025, news broke out of the sudden demise of the Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial…
INTERVIEW: We Don’t Know Simon Ekpa— MASSOB
Simon Ekpa was arrested by the Finnish Authorities for alleged terrorism in Nigeria MASSOB denies knowledge of the…
Malaria Kills Over 300 Thousand People In Two Years in Nigeria
Recent statistics of Malaria deaths in Nigeria Factors leading to Malaria prevalence Government's Efforts Malaria in Nigeria is…
COVID-19: Christmas celebrations could turn to tears – WHO warns
The World Health Organization, WHO, has advised people to maintain COVID-19 guidelines during the Christmas festive period. According…