…is linked to decades of exposure to emissions from nearby oil and gas facilities. Infant deaths For 27-year-old Goodness Oriete, the conversation about pollution is deeply personal. It revives memories she has struggled to overcome. Seated quietly outside her modest home in Okwuzi, she recounted how she lost her two-ye…

…survival analysis, pneumonia alone is responsible for a significant proportion of child deaths globally, with Nigeria consistently contributing a high share due to low immunisation coverage and environmental risks such as indoor air pollution and malnutrition. A 2019 UNICEF analysis noted that Nigeria accounted for the…

…that have repeatedly accused EU authorities of not doing enough to help prevent deaths. More than 14,000 people landed in Italy during the first six months of the year, most of whom set off from Libya, according to the UNHCR. Nearly 60 per cent of them arrived in Lampedusa, it said. The numbers are far from the peaks r…

…and parts of Bassa Local Government Area have repeatedly suffered attacks, resulting in deaths, injuries, displacement and disruption of economic activities. It urged security agencies to sustain offensive operations against criminal elements while calling on government at all levels to strengthen intelligence gatherin…

…if Mexico defeat England in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, following the deaths of at least four fans during celebrations after the team’s last victory. According to Reuters, Sheinbaum urged supporters to avoid excessive alcohol consumption and overcrowded public spaces after celebrations following Mexico’s…

…to the outbreak.According to him, the outbreak resulted in 13 confirmed cases and 3 deaths."Health authorities successfully identified and monitored more than 650 contacts across 33 countries and territories, helping to prevent further transmission through coordinated international surveillance and quarantine measures,…

More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday. At least 1,028 people died of heat-related issues during the heatwave, the public Carlos III Health Institute said. The figure was mo…

…from the rest of the city by lack of connecting overhead flyover and bridge. Avoidable deaths were also being recorded daily at the Jahi 'death spot' due to the absence of any control mechanism for those coming from Dawaki to Jahi and those coming from Gwarinpa into Jahi or drive up to Dawaki. Left in that state of con…

…where investigators said they believed the heatwave was the most likely reason for the deaths. The latest heatwave to hit Europe has seen outdoor events cancelled, transport disrupted, schools shut and office workers told to work from home, as the authorities issued health alerts to protect the elderly and vulnerable.…

…Fatika were often delayed or disrupted, contributing to avoidable maternal and infant deaths. "The reconstruction of this bridge has significantly improved access to emergency healthcare services and reduced the challenges faced by pregnant women and other vulnerable residents," he said. Earlier, the Kaduna State Commi…

Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) rising to 25%, according

…talks were postponed after Israel launched deadly strikes in Lebanon following the deaths of four of its soldiers in combat there. Israel’s military chief visited troops in south Lebanon on Sunday, where he said Hezbollah was in a “very difficult position”. “Hezbollah has suffered a severe and significant blow, and we…

…it had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command disclosed that the incident was reported at the Owode Egba Police Division by a resident of Iyana Agodo Village who ra…

…has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of renowned broadcaster and retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) personality, Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard. “Police detectives were immediately deployed to the scene, where preliminary assessment revealed signs of forced…

…citizens warned that the hospital’s current condition could contribute to preventable deaths, health complications, and declining public confidence in the healthcare system. They emphasized that First Referral Hospital Baissa remains the backbone of healthcare delivery in Kurmi LGA and neighboring communities, noting t…

…infections may be spreading undetected among thousands of vulnerable residents. The deaths, recorded since early May at the Kigonze displacement camp in Bunia, Ituri Province, have triggered concern among health officials and humanitarian organizations already battling an Ebola outbreak in the region. Medical workers s…

…to the death of some of his own relations at the time. Our own expectation now is for no deaths to be recorded despite the fact that our political class, after one month, is yet to summon enough courage to announce the results of ordinary party primaries characterised by monkey-counting. How can I forget June 12?

…at the last minute after Israel launched deadly strikes in Lebanon following the deaths of four of its soldiers in combat. Washington announced a renewed ceasefire there later Friday — a condition of its preliminary agreement with Iran — but Israeli troops clashed again with Hezbollah fighters on Saturday, with each si…

…recently confirmed casualties among soldiers participating in the operation. Their deaths underscored the risks confronting security forces engaged in rescue missions where speed must be balanced against safety. "This is not a conventional battlefield. The terrorists are mobile, they know the terrain, and they are cons…

…identified as Akong, said the generator ran throughout the night, leading to the tragic deaths of the occupants. "He packed into the house newly and on Friday night due to unavailability of power supply, he turned on his generator and placed it inside the room throughout the night. By this morning, he and his girlfrien…

…words: "I am a farmer. I killed them because they were among those responsible for the deaths of my parents and brother. We are from Akwa Ibom State, but my parents lived in Cross River for many years and I was born in Abanyama. "My two brothers, Kokoite and Ekperite, were always fighting with my father. My mother was…

…and wife within a short time. "I was left alone in the village and I vowed to avenge the deaths of my parents and brother, which I eventually did though I regret doing so. It was anger that pushed me to avenge the deaths." The spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, in his reaction to the arrest…

…expose Nigerians to medical errors, worsen health outcomes and contribute to preventable deaths. A Consultant Haematologist, Dr Lucky Okpetu, stresses the importance of genotype testing before marriage. He describes it as one of the most effective ways of reducing the burden of sickle cell disease in Nigeria. Okpetu, H…