The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarms over the increasing spread of Lassa fever across the country following the death […]
Author: Helen Okechukwu
Helen Okechukwu is an award-winning investigative journalist with three years experience. She specializes in health, accountability and transparency reporting.
Antiretroviral Drugs in Nigeria Remain Free – NACA
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) says that antiretroviral drugs in Nigeria remain free at government-approved health facilities, describing circulated claims as […]
Gov Fubara’s actions are unconstitutional, says ex-Rivers youth leader
Former Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Obio/Akpor Local Government Area chapter, Mr. Chimenem Worlu, has alleged that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s actions […]
Funding cuts threaten global tuberculosis fight
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarms over the potential consequences of imminent funding cuts to global Tuberculosis (TB) programmes, warning that such reductions […]
Police confirm release of JOSTUM students
After spending six days in captivity, the Benue State Police Command on Thursday announced the safe return of three students from Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University […]
Ondo govt, FG commission eye care centre in Idanre
The Ondo State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and OneSight Essilor Luxottica Foundation, has commissioned an eye care centre at General […]
Rivers attack: Police arrest one, recover arms as manhunt continues
The Rivers State Police Command has announced the arrest of a suspect involved in the shooting attack that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday […]
Rivers deputy gov dispels resignation claim
Following speculation on social media regarding her resignation, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Prof. Ngozi Odu, has urged the public to disregard the claim, […]
Police dispel kidnapping claims in death of former immigration chief
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has refuted claims that retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, David Parradang, was kidnapped and murdered. […]
Fubara enhances Rivers fire service for better emergency response
Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has inaugurated the remodeled Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters at Isaac Boro Park Flyover, Port Harcourt. The upgraded facility, equipped with modern […]