Homepage Lagos from Monday, May 18th, 2026

The Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) has warned that Africa’s growing shift towards water privatisation could undermine public accountability and worsen access to safe water for vulnerable communities across the continent.

The Lagos State Government has called on residents to remain vigilant against Lassa fever despite the relatively low number of cases recorded in the state this year.

The Lagos State Government has warned residents against consuming spoiled or fungus-infested tomatoes, popularly known as “Ata Esha,” over concerns about serious health risks.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following the spread of the virus into neighbouring Uganda.