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.

Kaamilah’s Exclusion from Final Admission Screening Not an Error – Says JAMB 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.

Kaamilah’s Exclusion from Final Admission Screening Not an Error – Says JAMB

Mirian Gom October 17, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has explained that the exclusion of Miss...

Tinubu Throws 9m More Nigerians into Poverty Nigerians walking in a crowded market as inflation and poverty bite

Tinubu Throws 9m More Nigerians into Poverty

Mirian Gom October 17, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria- Fresh data suggest that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have pushed an additional nine million...

Nigeria Misses Out as South Africa, Egypt Top Africa’s Power Ranking

Nigerian flag flying high during Independence Day celebration

Nigeria Misses Out as South Africa, Egypt Top Africa’s Power Ranking

Mirian Gom October 17, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has failed to make the list of Africa’s five most powerful nations, according...

Nigeria Tops Sub-Saharan Africa with 24 Universities in 2026 Rankings

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has emerged as the leading country in Sub-Saharan Africa in the 2026 Times...

UNICEF Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases UNICEF officials and Faji residents at NTD town hall in Osun

UNICEF Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

OSUN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for deeper collaboration and investment to...

Kebbi Approves ₦4.05bn to Rehabilitate Seven General Hospitals kano-health-alert-viral-fever.jpg | Kano health agency issues viral fever alert after Abuja cases

kano-health-alert-viral-fever.jpg | Kano health agency issues viral fever alert after Abuja cases

Kebbi Approves ₦4.05bn to Rehabilitate Seven General Hospitals

Mirian Gom October 16, 2025

KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Executive Council has approved ₦4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven...

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.