The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has called for deeper collaboration between the state government and traditional institutions to strengthen healthcare delivery […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
NARD warns of total strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has put the Federal Government (FG) on notice, signalling that the clock has begun ticking on a strict […]
Osun rolls out PoS support for PLWDS, free healthcare to inmates
The Osun State Government has unveiled a new empowerment initiative for People Living With Disabilities, announcing the distribution of free Point-of-Sale (PoS) devices as part […]
Despite global disruptions, Nigeria strengthens HIV response
Nigeria’s Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response is pushing forward with renewed determination, even as recurring global and economic disruptions continue to test the resilience of […]
SOEHPON sets agenda for advancing occupational, environmental health in Nigeria
The Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) has outlined a renewed agenda to elevate the practice of occupational and environmental health […]
Rivers police foils car theft operation, recovers hilux from suspects
The Rivers State Police Command has thwarted an alleged car-theft operation after its C4I Intelligence Unit intercepted two men in possession of a stolen Toyota […]
FG plans emergency GBV response fund
The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled plans to establish an Emergency Gender-Based Violence Response Fund, a policy move coming on the heels of new research […]
Cult resurgence sparks fresh security fears in Rivers community
Fresh fears have gripped residents of the Asarama District in Andoni Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State following renewed attacks believed to be carried […]
Court sentences killer of UNIPORT students to death
After two years in detention, the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has found Damian Okoligwe guilty of killing his girlfriend, Miss Justina Nkang, […]