Mirian Gom

Mirian Gom

Gom Mirian is a Nigerian journalist and editor at Africa Health Report (AHR), with more than a decade of experience covering health, development, humanitarian issues and public-interest affairs across Nigeria and Africa. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and has additional training in data analytics, combining evidence-driven reporting with compelling human-centred storytelling. Her work examines the intersection of health, policy, economics, technology and social change, with a particular interest in how global decisions and emerging challenges affect communities across Africa. Her journalism has received professional recognition, including a Nestlé Award nomination for human-interest reporting. Follow her on X @mirian_linus.

Abia Begins Okada Ban Enforcement

ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has commenced full enforcement of its commercial motorcycle ban in designated parts of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia,…

Gas Distributors Demand Faster Gas Access

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s gas distributors have called for urgent and coordinated action to expand domestic gas access, warning that the country can no…

US Launches Premium Visa Service

ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Department of State has introduced a premium visa appointment service that allows eligible B1/B2 visa applicants to pay…

Benue Records Fresh Lassa Fever Death

MAKURDI, Nigeria – A senior medical doctor working with the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria has died from complications linked to Lassa fever in…

Yoga May Reduce Hypertension Risk, Others

LAGOS, Nigeria – Regular yoga practice can help reduce the risk of hypertension, obesity, chronic stress and other lifestyle-related diseases by encouraging healthier habits…

Foundations Reach 200 Heart Surgeries

LAGOS, Nigeria – No fewer than 200 Nigerians have received life-saving cardiac interventions through a partnership between the Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation and the…

Group Seeks Special Courts for Terror Cases

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Foundation for Ethical Society and Cultural Awareness (FESCA) has called on the Federal Government to establish special courts to speed…