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Health workers’ strike cripples public hospitals across Nigeria
Public healthcare delivery across Nigeria has reached a near-total standstill as the nationwide strike by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) enters its third month. The industrial action, which began…
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Peter Obi and the politics of 2027. By Chuks Iloegbunam
Iloegbunam, author of the acclaimed book, “Ironsi: Nigeria, The Army, Power And Politics”, is a…
Nigeria’s 2027 Election and the Tinubu Referendum. By Chidi Amuta
News Analysis: Special to USAfrica magazine (Houston) and USAfricaonline.com, the first Africa-owned, US-based newspaper published…
Nigeria doubles Fuel exports to 214,000 bpd as Dangote reshapes African Oil supply
The 650,000-bpd refinery has exported 12 cargoes of premium motor spirit totaling 456,000 tons, reaching…
Confederation of African Football overturns Senegal’s championship, declares Morocco winner 2025 Cup of Nations
USAfricaonline.com: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has overturned the championship from Senegal's national soccer…
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U.S.: Kennedy’s new vaccine advisory panel loses member before inaugural session
A key member of the newly restructured U.S. vaccine advisory panel has stepped down just days before the group’s first…
CBN blames Governors for delays in N85bn health centre project
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has attributed delays in completing its ambitious N85 billion primary healthcare project to ongoing…
Gates Foundation pledges $1.6 billion to boost global child vaccinations
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that it will contribute $1.6 billion over the…
Central African Republic refutes reports of President Touadéra’s serious illness
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) has dismissed reports suggesting that President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is gravely ill, assuring…
Obama accuses Republicans of threatening Americans’ health coverage
In a rare public statement, former President Barack Obama has criticized efforts in Congress that could lead to significant reductions…
Kennedy urges FDA to amend ‘Self-Affirm’ rule for food ingredient safety
(Reuter) - U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert Kennedy Jr. has instructed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Why medical professionals are leaving Nigeria
For Nwaru Munachimso, leaving Nigeria was not an easy choice. As a trained nurse, she had always hoped to contribute…
WHO calls for global support as U.S. withdrawal threatens key health initiatives
(AP) - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on health officials worldwide to encourage the United…