John Nwokocha

John Nwokocha, Editor, Africa Health Report He has several years of cognate experience in investigations; discovering a gamut of corruption by governments and corporations, such as cross-border smugglings. He is a thorough economic and socio-political development analyst and was listed in the 2010 Who Is Who In Nigeria. He has sound educational qualifications with two masters degrees in Mass Communication and Philosophy, respectively. He has held several management positions at various times in foremost media organisations

Military Destroys Bandit Camps, Recovers Assorted Weapons in Benue State

As troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), continues its efforts to dismantle all criminal elements in its Area of Operation, the gallant fighting soldiers have destroyed several bandit camps in Benue state. During operations conducted on 18 May 2025, troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion of OPWS working in close…

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UTME Glitch: Resign Now to Allow Full Probe into Mass Failure, S/East Reps Tell JAMB Registrar

The South East Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to resign and allow a thorough investigation into the massive failure in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The call was contained in a statement signed by the Caucus Leader, Rep.Igariwey…

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Lagos Begins Single-Use Plastics Ban Enforcement from July 1

The Lagos State Government will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement via his official X account on Monday. Wahab said the policy follows an 18-month strategic engagement with stakeholders, including manufacturers and marketers. “From July 1, 2025,…

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Alarm over Risk of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Hidden in Food Packaging

Scientists say food packaging could be increasing our exposure to chemicals linked to cancer—and ‘eco-friendly’ options are no safer. For years experts have warned that substances used to create modern plastics can leech into our food and potentially trigger to a host of health problems. These include cancer, infertility, birth defects, developmental delays in children…

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Shake Up at WHO: Chikwe Ihekweazu Appointed Head, Health Emergency in New Leadership Team, Mike Ryan Sweeps Out

The World Health Organization (WHO) has carried out a reshuffling of its leadership team to reposition the organization. In the brand-new team Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, a Nigerian-German who is currently head of Health Emergency Intelligence and Surveillance at a WHO pandemic hub in Berlin, will take over as head of the entire health emergencies operation…

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