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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Police Deploy Tactical Units After Deadly Kaiama Attack Kills 75

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s police deploy specialised tactical units to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following a deadly attack that leaves 75…

February 5, 2026

JAMB Halts Ekiti Exam Town Selection Amid Registration Restructurings

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) temporarily suspends the selection of examination towns in Ekiti State for the 2026 Unified…

February 3, 2026

Kogi Shuts Schools Temporarily Over Credible Security Threats

KOGI, Nigeria – The Kogi State Government orders a temporary closure of schools across the state, citing credible security intelligence and the need to…

February 3, 2026

Yelwata Killings Suspects Face Trial as FG Vows Justice

ABUJA, Nigeria – Suspects linked to the deadly Yelwata attacks in Benue State will be arraigned on Monday before the Federal High Court in…

February 1, 2026

NELFUND Extends Student Loan Deadline, Easing Access Nationwide

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) extends the deadline for student loan applications for the 2025/2026 academic session to 27 February…

January 29, 2026

Africa’s Future Needs Investment, Not Aid Alone – Shettima Says

ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice President Kashim Shettima says Africa’s development challenges can no longer be solved through foreign aid alone, calling for large-scale deployment…

January 28, 2026

Nigeria Scraps HND–BSc Gap, Polytechnics Gain Degree Powers

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria abolishes the long-standing divide between Higher National Diploma (HND) holders and university degree graduates, granting polytechnics full authority to award…

January 28, 2026

Jigawa Begins Medical Screening for 2026 Hajj Pilgrims

JIGAWA, Nigeria – Jigawa State commences medical screening for intending pilgrims as preparations intensify for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, officials say. The screening exercise…

January 28, 2026

Adamawa to Recruit 5,000 Teachers to Boost Education Sector

ADAMAWA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Government announces plans to recruit an additional 5,000 teachers as part of efforts to strengthen education delivery and…

January 26, 2026

Kaduna Begins Nigeria’s Largest Inter-State Bus Terminal Project

KADUNA, Nigeria – Kaduna State launches construction of what Governor Uba Sani describes as Nigeria’s largest inter-state bus terminal, marking a major step in…

January 25, 2026