Mirian Gom

Gom Mirian AHR Senior Correspondent, has over 8 years’ experience reporting on health, crime, education, investigations, and development issues across Nigeria and Africa. With dual degrees in Economics, she combines analytical skill with compelling storytelling. Widely recognised for her public health and humanitarian reporting, she earned a Nestlé Award nomination for compelling human-interest journalism. Follow her on Twitter @mirian_linus.

FG Pushes Sign Language Training in Nigerian Schools Nationwide Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad speaking at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child event in Abuja.

Minister of State for Education Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad speaking at the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child event in Abuja.

FG Pushes Sign Language Training in Nigerian Schools Nationwide

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged all teacher training institutions across Nigeria to integrate sign...

JAMB Refutes Fake Report, Reaffirms Role in Nigeria’s Admissions System JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.

JAMB Refutes Fake Report, Reaffirms Role in Nigeria’s Admissions System

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has refuted a viral report claiming it...

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 18.02% in September – Says NBS NBS report shows Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 18.02 percent in September 2025

Nigeria’s Inflation Eases to 18.02% in September – Says NBS

Mirian Gom October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reports that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate dropped to...

Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Criminalise Resource Theft in West Africa Christian pilgrims at the flag-off ceremony in Owerri, Imo State

Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Criminalise Resource Theft in West Africa

Mirian Gom October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Economic Community of West African States...

Africa Needs Inclusive Transition for Climate Justice – Experts Warn Delegates at Africa Climate Forum discussing climate transition in Abuja

Delegates at Africa Climate Forum discussing climate transition in Abuja

Africa Needs Inclusive Transition for Climate Justice – Experts Warn

Mirian Gom October 15, 2025

Experts at the 2025 Africa Climate Forum (ACF) in Abuja have called for a just and inclusive...

Medical Academics Deny Strike, Reaffirm Independence from Other Unions

Mirian Gom October 15, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has dismissed reports that its...

Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians Nigerian ophthalmologist advises frequent blinking to prevent screen-related eye strain

Nigerian ophthalmologist advises frequent blinking to prevent screen-related eye strain

Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians

Mirian Gom October 14, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A consultant community ophthalmologist, Dr. Bolarinwa Tota of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital...

WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria WHO Country Representative Dr Pavel Ursu presents credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

WHO Country Representative Dr Pavel Ursu presents credentials to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria

Mirian Gom October 14, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country...

FG Rolls Out ₦6.3bn Interest-Free Loan Scheme for 21,000 Flood-Affected Nigerians Minister of state humanitarian affairs Yusuf Sununu

FG Rolls Out ₦6.3bn Interest-Free Loan Scheme for 21,000 Flood-Affected Nigerians

Mirian Gom October 13, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 21,000 Nigerians recovering from flood disasters are set to receive interest-free and...

FG Flags Off Digital Learning Drive, Distributes Smart Boards to Schools Minister of Education Tunji Alausa unveiling interactive smart boards for Nigerian schools in Lagos