Otamere Gladness

Otamere Gladness, a Political Science graduate, is interning with Africa Health Report (AHR) as a multimedia journalist. With experience in photography and digital content creation, she produces compelling visual narratives that shed light on both the challenges and resilience within health systems and underserved communities across Africa.
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Lagos Announces Road Closures Ahead of Major Project Commissioning

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State government announces temporary road closures across key routes ahead of major infrastructure commissioning events scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.…

April 7, 2026

JAMB Threatens Sanctions Over CCTV Failures at Accredited Centres

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board issues a strict ultimatum to accredited centres, warning that failure to maintain visible surveillance cameras…

April 6, 2026

IGP Disu Orders Massive Security Deployment for Easter Celebrations

ABUJA, Nigeria – Olatunji Rilwan Disu has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians nationwide and ordered comprehensive security measures to safeguard festivities during Good…

April 3, 2026

WHO Urges Low-Sodium Salt Switch to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization is urging households worldwide to switch to lower-sodium salt substitutes as part of efforts to reduce heart…

April 3, 2026

NHIA, NOA Unite to Expand Health Insurance Nationwide

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and National Orientation Agency (NOA) deepen collaboration to expand health insurance access and accelerate Universal…

April 1, 2026

Nigeria Shortlists 65 Students for ₦50m Innovation Grant

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government selects 65 student innovators from over 30,000 applicants for the final stage of its ₦50 million Student Venture…

March 27, 2026

FG Onboards New Health Fellows to Drive Nigeria Reforms

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria launches a new cohort of National Health Fellows to strengthen leadership and accelerate reforms across the…

March 27, 2026

JAMB Re-Arrests Fraud Suspect Over New UTME Scam Scheme

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) raises alarm over a fresh examination fraud scheme and confirms the re-arrest of suspect…

March 26, 2026

UBEC Chief Demands Urgent Reforms to Fix Basic Education

LAGOS, Nigeria -The head of the Universal Basic Education Commission calls for immediate reforms to address deep-rooted challenges in Nigeria’s basic education sector. Speaking…

March 24, 2026

Nigeria Seeks Climate-Smart Agriculture Investment Partnerships at UK Forum

LONDON, United Kingdom – Nigeria is intensifying efforts to attract global investment into climate-resilient agriculture, positioning the sector as central to economic growth and…

March 22, 2026