With the aim of easing mobility among patients who face challenges, the Adunni Olayiwola Foundation, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has donated 14 wheelchairs to the […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
WHO declares Timor-Leste free from Malaria
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Timor-Leste malaria-free — a major public health victory for the young nation, which has prioritised the disease since gaining independence in 2002.
€18m EU grant to boost Nigeria’s vaccine sovereignty, end dependency — Adigwe
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD) is set to kick-start the implementation of an €18 million grant from the European Union (EU), […]
Why you should never store tomatoes in the fridge
With tomato season in full swing, experts are urging Britons to stop storing their tomatoes in the fridge. While it might seem like a way […]
UK aid cuts will hit women, girls, Africa hardest, govt admits
The United Kingdom (UK) government has acknowledged that its deep foreign aid cuts will likely lead to more global deaths, disproportionately affecting women, girls, and […]
EFCC declares three wanted for cybercrime conspiracy
A 36-year-old Chinese national, Ji Zhou, along with two Nigerian citizens, Amino Mohammed, 34, and Abdussalam Akolawole, 38—both indigenes of Kogi State—has been declared wanted […]
EFCC arraigns Bishop Katung, witness testies to defrauding investors of N178m
A prosecution witness, Sulaiman Kwalla, on Tuesday, told the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, how Bishop Katung Jonas used his religious influence […]
Kogi govt boosts fight against malnutrition with new treatment protocols, expanded health coverage
The Kogi State Government has taken a decisive step in the fight against malnutrition, initiating treatment protocols for affected individuals and expanding healthcare coverage for […]
Rivers CP rallies public in war against child trafficking
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has called on members of the public to support the police in its intensified efforts to […]
Kogi commissioner calls for passage of bill on special seats for women in NA
The Kogi State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Fatimah Momoh, has called on stakeholders and policymakers to rally support for the passage […]