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.

Nigeria Risks Losing Investors Over Delays – RMAFC Warns as CAC Expands AI Registration

Mirian Gom May 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria could lose critical investment opportunities if it fails to accelerate business registration processes,...

FG Eyes Gene Therapy Breakthrough: Nigeria Moves Toward CAR-T Cancer Treatment Revolution Nigeria moves toward gene therapy revolution with CAR-T cancer treatment plans.

Nigeria moves toward gene therapy revolution with CAR-T cancer treatment plans.

FG Eyes Gene Therapy Breakthrough: Nigeria Moves Toward CAR-T Cancer Treatment Revolution

Mirian Gom May 5, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to adopt cutting-edge gene therapy, including Chimeric Antigen...

“No Sex or Diet Can Stop It”: Expert Debunks Prostate Cancer Myths, Warns Nigerian Men Experts warn Nigerian men against dangerous myths

“No Sex or Diet Can Stop It”: Expert Debunks Prostate Cancer Myths, Warns Nigerian Men

Mirian Gom May 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – A leading urological surgeon, Prof. Kingsley Ekwueme, has debunked widespread myths surrounding prostate cancer,...

Rural Neglect Sparks Outcry: Ninzo Community Demands Doctors, Roads Ninzo demands healthcare, roads, and economic revival in Kaduna.

Rural Neglect Sparks Outcry: Ninzo Community Demands Doctors, Roads

Mirian Gom May 5, 2026

KADUNA, Nigeria – Residents of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State have intensified...

IBEDC Staff Kidnapped on Duty Along Ogun Highway IBEDC operations vehicle on highway where staff were kidnapped

IBEDC Staff Kidnapped on Duty Along Ogun Highway

Mirian Gom May 4, 2026

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company confirms the abduction of two staff members while on...

Nigeria Demands Probe as Two Citizens Killed in South Africa Diplomatic discussions over Nigeria citizens killed in South Africa

Nigeria Demands Probe as Two Citizens Killed in South Africa

Mirian Gom May 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria calls for full investigation and autopsy reports following the killing of two nationals...

Experts Warn Poor Hygiene Driving Deadly Diarrhoea Among Children diarrhoea-child-deaths-hygiene-nigeria

Experts Warn Poor Hygiene Driving Deadly Diarrhoea Among Children

Mirian Gom May 4, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Public health experts raise alarm over rising diarrhoea cases, urging improved hygiene, nutrition and...

Four Killed in Fresh Benue Attack as Gunmen Switch to Ambush Tactics Closed hospital entrance in Otukpo sealed by Benue authorities

Four Killed in Fresh Benue Attack as Gunmen Switch to Ambush Tactics

Mirian Gom May 3, 2026

BENUE, Nigeria – Suspected armed herders kill four residents in a fresh attack in Agatu Local Government...

JAMB Sets Date For 2026 Admissions Policy, Cut-Off Marks Decision JAMB debunks a false online report claiming it’s no longer required for admission, reaffirming its statutory role in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.