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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Education Minister Celebrates Children’s Day with Disability Advocate

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration by hosting disability advocate and actress Dera Osadebe…

May 27, 2026

Nigeria, UK Launch Skills Drive for Global Youth Jobs

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria and the United Kingdom have expanded a strategic partnership aimed at equipping young Nigerians with technical and digital skills for…

May 23, 2026

UBEC Targets Textbook Gaps with New Tracking System

AUJA, Nigeria – The Universal Basic Education Commission has launched a major reform initiative aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s textbook and teaching materials supply chain…

May 22, 2026

Rot Beneath the Red: Nigeria’s Cheap ‘Ata Esha’ Tomatoes, Hidden Health Crisis

ABUJA, Nigeria – Before dawn breaks at Abuja’s crowded Utako Market, buyers already gather around baskets of soft, bruised tomatoes streaked with white patches…

May 21, 2026

Nigeria Launches First Drone Soccer League for Secondary Schools

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Naija Drone Soccer League, (NDSL) launches Nigeria’s first-ever competitive drone soccer league for senior secondary school students in a major…

May 20, 2026

Nigeria Pushes Non-Formal Education at Global London Forum

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education Maruf Tunji Alausa champions non-formal education and vocational skills development as critical tools for tackling youth unemployment…

May 20, 2026

Tinubu Education Reforms Slash Learning Crisis – Alausa Tells World Forum

ABUJA, Nigeria – Education minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa has declared that education reforms under President Bola Tinubu are transforming Nigeria’s learning system and reducing…

May 18, 2026

Rotten Tomatoes in Nigerian Kitchens Pose ‘Silent Cancer Risk’- Doctor Warns

ABUJA, Nigeria – Contaminated tomatoes sold across Nigerian markets may be exposing millions of households to dangerous toxins linked to food poisoning, chronic liver…

May 18, 2026

FG Launches Education Tracking System to Monitor Learners, Jobs

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, unveils the Nigeria Education Data Infrastructure initiative aimed at tracking learners from school enrolment to…

May 14, 2026

NUC Launches Fresh SPESSE Expansion with New 2029 Targets

ABUJA, Nigeria – Vice-Chancellors of six Nigerian universities sign new performance contracts with the National Universities Commission, formally activating the Additional Financing phase of…

May 13, 2026