The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted multiple consignments of illicit substances cleverly hidden in export goods at the Murtala […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Kwara, UNICEF strengthens partnership to promote adolescent health
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has renewed its commitment to improving adolescent health […]
Police warn protesters demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s release to obey court order
The Nigeria Police Force has warned all intending protesters and counter-protest groups to steer clear of restricted areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following […]
NACA urges local action as Adamawa records 8,850 HIV cases
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on Nigerians to take greater responsibility in the fight against HIV, as Adamawa State […]
LUTH introduces mental health screening policy
To deepen understanding of the link between chronic illness and depression, Osibogun said LUTH has launched a research initiative called Project Suffering, aimed at exploring how long-term physical ailments contribute to suicidal tendencies.
Yobe leads Nigeria’s first integrated six-disease health campaign
Yobe State has taken a pioneering step in Nigeria’s public health sector by launching the country’s first-ever integrated measles-rubella campaign that combines six life-saving health […]
NDDC shifts focus to enterprise growth with N1.5bn SME loan scheme
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has taken a decisive step towards promoting entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in the oil-rich region with the launch of […]
Rivers police nab 46-year-old suspect link to viral assault case
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 46-year-old man, identified as Abi Baragon, in connection with a widely circulated social media video showing a […]
Experts warn of long-term risks as FG drops mathematics for arts students
By: Helen Okechukwu, Fatimah Idera Over time, Nigeria’s education sector has undergone several systematic changes, from new policy recommendations to their implementation. In 2024, the […]
WHO calls for urgent investment in brain health as neurological diseases surge worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global rise in neurological diseases, urging governments to invest urgently in brain health […]