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Nigeria Enhances Ebola Surveillance Amid Confirmed Case
The Nigerian government has intensified Ebola control measures following the identification of a Swiss diplomat's wife as a confirmed case of the virus, marking the country's first outbreak in over…
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He Bowed, Trembled and Prostrated. By Chidi Amuta
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
Peter Obi, and Why It Matters Now. By Chris Chinwe Ulasi
Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published on the…
The Man Without a Price, Ralph Obiọha (Ọkpụrụisizuruọha II). By Elsie-Bernadette Onubogu
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USAfrica: Obama blasts Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty and corruption”
USAfricaonline.com: U.S. former President Barack Obama, campaigning on October 24, 2026 at one of his…
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No-Fly Order Issued for 46 Ebola Contacts in Nigeria
The Federal Government has announced a 21-day no-fly restriction for 46 individuals who came into contact with an Ebola patient…
WHO Reports Non-Communicable Diseases Rise to 74% of Global Deaths in 2023
The World Health Organisation highlights a concerning trend as non-communicable diseases are responsible for 74% of global deaths this year,…
Atiku calls for Transparency on Nigeria-U.S. Health agreement following Ghana’s rejection
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar demands the publication of Nigeria's health agreement with the U.S., emphasizing the need for transparency…
NAFDAC Launches Pharmacists Reserve Volunteers to Combat Fake Drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inducted 600 pharmacists into its reserve volunteer program…
NAFDAC Warns Nigerians About Counterfeit Toothpaste Distribution
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has issued a warning regarding fake ORACIRE+ Toothpaste being sold in…
Nigeria’s Federal Government Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide
The Nigerian government has taken a significant step towards decriminalising attempted suicide, emphasizing mental health support over punishment.
Nigeria Ranks Second in West Africa for Acute Pesticide Poisoning, Study Reveals
A recent study highlights severe pesticide poisoning risks for farmers in Nigeria, indicating urgent need for regulatory and safety measures.
11.2 Million Nigerians Affected by Diabetes as Experts Push for Safer Sugar Alternatives
With diabetes cases on the rise, Nigerian stakeholders advocate for science-based measures to reduce sugar intake while ensuring food safety.