A 27-year-old male suspect, Somadina Ugwueke, has been apprehended by operatives of the Enugu State Command through the support of the Nsukka Urban Division along […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Lagos DSVA, Ford Foundation engaged 10,000 Ibeju-Lekki LGA residents against SGBV
Over 10,000 residents of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area (LGA) have been educated on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) following the awareness campaign conducted by the […]
IGP condemns murder of school boy in Oyo, mob attack in Edo, orders investigation
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned the incident that led to the tragic loss of a 14-year-old boy, Kehinde Alade, who was […]
Herpes virus may raise alzheimer’s risk, study suggests antivirals could help
There is a strong link between the common herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, study shared. The research […]
NHIA adds five hospitals in Lagos to boost emergency maternal care
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has included five new hospitals in Lagos State in preparation for the full rollout of its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric […]
WHO hails Austria, Norway, Oman, Singapore for eliminating trans fats
The World Health Organization (WHO) has praised four countries – Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore – for successfully removing industrially produced trans fats from their […]
Police open fire on fleeing vehicle, bullet reportedly kill Ibadan student
A little lad’s dream was cut short after a stray bullet allegedly shot by a police officer in Ibadan, Oyo State, reportedly struck him, leaving […]
Sokoto partners with health firms to enhance quality PHC services
To ensure access to quality Primary Healthcare (PHC) systems, the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and […]
Lagos health workers get scrubs, crocs from First Lady’s initiative
Nurses and midwives in Lagos State have received new professional kits, including scrubs and Crocs, under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) led by Nigeria’s First […]
Mauritania eliminates trachoma as public health threat
Mauritania has achieved a major public health victory with the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced. The […]