Koko Maxwella

Koko Maxwella is a reporter with Africa Health Report. A graduate of Public Administration, she focuses on healthcare and development reporting, with a passion for using journalism to inform, inspire change, and promote community well-being.
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Diaspora Investors Challenge Minister Over Winhomes Estate Demolition Dispute

LAGOS, Nigeria – Diaspora investors in Winhomes Estate, Lekki, have rejected Minister of Works David Umahi’s claim that only four hectares were affected by…

October 1, 2025

Pregnancy and Nutrition in Nigeria: Why Mothers, Babies Deserve Better

ABUJA, Nigeria – Behind Nigeria’s high maternal and infant death rates lies a silent crisis: poor nutrition in pregnancy. For millions of expectant mothers,…

September 30, 2025

NAHCON Sets Up Committee to Screen 2026 Hajj Operators

Abuja, Nigeria – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has inaugurated a committee to screen Hajj Tour Operators for the 2026 pilgrimage, stressing…

September 30, 2025

NDDC Launches Tree Planting to Fight Coastal Erosion, Floods

CALABAR, Nigeria – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a large-scale tree planting campaign aimed at combating erosion and rising sea levels…

September 30, 2025

NELFUND Closes Student Loan Portal, Announces New 2025 Timelines

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the closure of its 2024/2025 academic session application portal, effective Tuesday, September 30,…

September 29, 2025

Delta Sacks Health Workers Extorting Pregnant Women, Children Under Five

DELTA, Nigeria – Delta State has dismissed several health workers accused of extorting pregnant women and children under five, despite the state’s free healthcare…

September 28, 2025

One in 20 Stop Contraceptives Due to Sex Life Impacts – Study

ABUJA, Nigeria – A new World Health Organisation (WHO) study reveals that one in 20 people discontinue contraception due to perceived negative impacts on…

September 26, 2025

Bomb Explosion Kills Man in Imo, Police Suspect Failed Attack

Owerri, Nigeria – An explosion rocked Obinwanne Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday, killing a man and injuring two…

September 26, 2025

New UN Evidence Links Contraceptives to Gender Equality, Cancer Protection

ABUJA, Nigeria – A new evidence brief from the United Nations’ Special Programme in Human Reproduction (HRP) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) shows…

September 25, 2025

Nigeria, Clinton Global Initiative Partner on Affordable HIV Drugs

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has entered a partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) to expand access to affordable HIV prevention drugs in more…

September 25, 2025