Edino Chubiyo Cornelius

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius is a graduate of History and International Studies and is currently an intern with Africa Health Report (AHR). He is developing core editorial and field reporting skills in health and development journalism, with a strong interest in research-driven storytelling that highlights public welfare issues across communities in Nigeria and the wider African region. X (Twitter): Edino Cornelius

Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street Sachet alcohol displayed openly in a Nigerian market despite government restrictions

Sachet alcohol displayed openly in a Nigerian market despite government restrictions

Gin in the Shadows: Why Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Still Hasn’t Reached the Street

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – On paper, the ban was decisive. In practice, it is porous. When Nigeria moved...

University Of Abuja Expels 28 Students Over Misconduct University of Abuja campus

University Of Abuja Expels 28 Students Over Misconduct

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 22, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Senate of the University of Abuja expels 28 students for serious disciplinary violations,...

Oyo Shuts Ibadan Herbal Factory Over Pollution, Health Risks Oyo State Government crackdown on illegal mining

Oyo Shuts Ibadan Herbal Factory Over Pollution, Health Risks

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 20, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government shuts down an herbal factory in Ibadan after confirming severe...

FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes FRSC officers conduct road safety enforcement in Plateau State during Valentine’s Day

FRSC officers conduct road safety enforcement in Plateau State during Valentine’s Day

FRSC Warns Fasting Drivers: Fatigue Raises Risk of Deadly Crashes

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 20, 2026

OGUN, Nigeria – The Federal Road Safety Corps on Friday warns motorists observing fasting periods to prioritise...

Two Die as Container Trucks Collide on Lagos Expressway Emergency responders at Lagos container truck crash scene

Two Die as Container Trucks Collide on Lagos Expressway

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 19, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Two people are killed after two fully loaded container trucks collide along the busy...

JAMB Shuts 2026 UTME Registration February 26, Warns No Extension Candidates sitting for JAMB computer-based promotion examination in Kubwa Abuja.

Candidates sitting for JAMB computer-based promotion examination in Kubwa Abuja.

JAMB Shuts 2026 UTME Registration February 26, Warns No Extension

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) announces that registration for the 2026 Unified...

Nigeria Urged to Secure Medicines as Global Supply Shocks Loom Nigerian researchers at pharmaceutical capacity-building workshop in Abuja

Nigeria Urged to Secure Medicines as Global Supply Shocks Loom

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 18, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria must urgently strengthen domestic pharmaceutical capacity to safeguard medicine security, health experts warn,...

Zamfara Pays February Salaries, Pensions Ahead of Ramadan Governor Dauda Lawal inaugurating digital training session in Gusau

Zamfara Pays February Salaries, Pensions Ahead of Ramadan

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 17, 2026

GUSAU, Nigeria – Zamfara approves early payment of February salaries and pensions to ease workers into Ramadan....

US Freezes Assets Of 20 Nigerians Over Terror, Cybercrime Former U.S. President Donald Trump declares Nigeria a "country of particular concern" over alleged persecution of Christians.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump declares Nigeria a "country of particular concern" over alleged persecution of Christians.

US Freezes Assets Of 20 Nigerians Over Terror, Cybercrime

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius February 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 20 Nigerian nationals and entities accused of links to Boko Haram, the...

NELFUND Disburses ₦392.8m Loans to Support Delta Varsity Students NELFUND headquarters in Abuja announces final 48-hour portal reopening for student verification.