In Nigeria, spirituality plays a big role in how women experience childbirth. However, this aspect is often overlooked in primary healthcare settings. A recent study dug into why this happens and what could make it better. The study talked to ten female healthcare workers in Ogbomoso. Most of them
In Kaduna, Nigeria, a recent wave of kidnappings has left families shattered and communities on edge. Afiniki Moses thought her troubles were behind her after paying a ransom for her release. But her relief was short-lived. On a Sunday morning, armed men stormed two churches in Kurmin Wali village,
Nigeria has taken a bold step to protect its reputation in the United States. The country has hired a well-known U. S. lobbying firm to help share its side of the story. This move comes after some U. S. groups have raised concerns about how Nigeria treats its Christian population. The Nigerian gove
Nigeria and the United States are working together to tackle security challenges. The US has sent important military supplies to Nigeria. This happened after the US attacked Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria last month. The US military's Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the supplies will hel
In a recent interview, the US President hinted that more military actions might happen in Nigeria. This comes after a strike on Christmas Day, which the US said was against Islamic State militants. The Nigerian government agreed, calling it a joint effort to fight terrorism, not about any specific r
Many students in Nigeria now turn to social media for health advice. This trend is growing fast. But how do these students really use these platforms? And what do they think about the health info they find there? A recent study tried to answer these questions. First, let's talk about why students u
Anthony Joshua, the well-known British-Nigerian boxer, was hurt in a car accident in Nigeria. This happened on a busy road near his hometown. Sadly, two people died in the crash. The boxer was in the back of a Lexus SUV when it crashed into a parked truck. The police are still looking into what caus
Rep. Kat Cammack from Florida recently spoke about U. S. military action in Africa. She believes that if extremists in Nigeria don't stop their activities after recent strikes, Congress should vote on further actions. This is important because it ensures that the administration doesn't act alone wit
Nigeria and the United States joined forces to strike two camps linked to ISIS in the Bauni forest of Sokoto State. This operation was a big deal because it showed how both countries are working together to tackle security threats. The strikes happened on Thursday. They were approved by Nigeria's P
Nigeria's foreign minister, Yusuf Tuggar, recently shared some important details about the country's fight against terrorism. He made it clear that the recent strikes on Christmas were not a solo effort. They were planned together with the U. S. This shows that Nigeria is serious about tackling terr
