A team of 25 Chinese investors, led by state-owned China Overseas Engineering Group (COVEC), has toured project sites in Katsina State with plans to inject […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Snake bite leaves 14-year-old in critical condition at Benue IDP camp
A 14-year-old boy has been left in critical condition after a snake bite at one of the Internally Displaced Persons’ (IDP) camps in Agagbe, Gwer […]
A’Ibom police nab suspected trafficker, free two young victims
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected human trafficker, identified as 47-year-old Alex Omosivie from Edo State, and rescued two young victims […]
APC wins 20 LGAs, PDP takes three in Rivers polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in 20 of the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Rivers State in Saturday’s Chairmanship and Councillorship […]
Mother of 21-year-old man who died after sustaining injuries in C’River seeks justice
The mother of 21-year-old Moses Mba, who was allegedly murdered by security operatives attached to Governor Bassey Otu’s residence, has cried out for justice, revealing […]
Rivers LG polls: Peaceful turnout as agents laud RSIEC, Wike says emergency ends Sept 18
Barely a few hours since the Rivers State chairmanship and councillorship electoral process began on Saturday, the environment has remained peaceful as party agents gave […]
Cholera cases surpass 400,000 globally as vaccine shortage hampers response
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced that more than 409,000 cholera and acute watery diarrhoea cases, including 4,738 deaths, were reported in 31 countries between […]
Kenya prioritises nutrition in vision 2030 drive as nation battles triple burden of malnutrition
The Kenya government has underscored the central role of nutrition in achieving Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union Agenda 2063, […]
CPN launches committee to promote Alternative child care policy in Sokoto
The Child Protection Network (CPN) has taken a major step toward safeguarding vulnerable children in Sokoto State with the inauguration of a technical working committee […]
Rivers seal 72 health facilities as war against illegal operations continues
The Rivers State Anti-Quackery Committee has intensified its clampdown on unlicensed medical operators, sealing no fewer than 72 health facilities and arresting 12 individuals since […]