News Lagos Van Crash Leads to Spilled Beer Crash, Sparks Risky Rush Among Bystanders September 29, 2026 Editorial Team When a van overturned in Lagos, onlookers ignored broken bottles and rushed to drink the spilled beer, highlighting dangerous public behaviour and safety gaps.
Health Ekiti Boosts Ebola Surveillance and Diphtheria Prevention Ahead of 2026 Health Threats September 27, 2026 Editorial Team Ekiti steps up Ebola surveillance and diphtheria prevention, sensitising residents to curb potential outbreaks in 2026 and beyond.
Health NCDC Confirms 1,086 Lassa Fever Cases and 259 Deaths in 2026 Outbreak September 22, 2026 Editorial Team The National Centre for Disease Control has reported 1,086 confirmed Lassa fever cases and 259 deaths across 24 states in 2026, raising urgent calls for enhanced prevention measures.
Health Ondo Herbal Drink Tragedy Claims 48 Lives, Leaves Hundreds Hospitalised September 19, 2026 Editorial Team The Ondo herbal drink tragedy has killed 48 people, blinded five and left 182 critically ill, prompting urgent calls for stricter food safety enforcement across Nigeria and Africa.
Education Why Arizona’s Medical Examiner Is Pioneering Heat‑related Deaths Tracking September 17, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Arizona’s medical examiner is leading a new effort to systematically track heat‑related deaths, offering vital data for public health and climate resilience.
Education Deep-fried Food Ban Shakes Up England’s School Meals September 14, 2026 Bright Esagbodje England's new school dinner rules ban deep-fried food, sparking debate across the UK and beyond as educators and parents weigh health benefits against tradition.
Legal Trump-appointed Judge Says No Constitutional Right to Safe Drinking Water September 13, 2026 Bright Esagbodje A 2026 federal ruling declares there is no constitutional right to safe drinking water or truthful information about it, sparking nationwide legal and public health debates.
News Heat Deaths in American Homes: How Extreme Heat Is Killing Thousands in 2026 September 8, 2026 Bright Esagbodje Rising temperatures are causing deadly heat-related deaths across the United States, with manufactured housing residents facing disproportionate risks during summer months.
Health Plateau State Shuts Schools Amid Diphtheria Outbreak Warning September 5, 2026 Editorial Team Plateau State has ordered the temporary closure of all primary and secondary schools over a diphtheria outbreak threat. The shutdown begins September 7, 2026.
Health DR Congo’s Ebola Surge: over 6,000 Cases and 2,911 Deaths in 2026 Outbreak September 1, 2026 Editorial Team The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with its deadliest Ebola outbreak yet, with over 6,000 cases and 2,911 deaths reported as of September 2026. Health authorities across Africa are…
