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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JAMB Extends 2026 Direct Entry Registration Deadline to May 8

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has extended the deadline for 2026 Direct Entry registration to May 8, in a…

April 29, 2026

Salt, Sweat and Survival: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Sodium Crisis

ABUJA, Nigeria – At a bustling clinic in Abuja, where the hum of patients blends with the quiet urgency of diagnosis, a cardiologist pauses…

April 25, 2026

Low-Salt Diets May Harm Nigerians – Expert Warns Against Blanket Policies

ABUJA, Nigeria – Blanket low-salt diet policies could harm Nigerians rather than improve heart health, a cardiovascular expert warns, challenging global assumptions on sodium…

April 25, 2026

Police Foil Kidnapping Plot, Rescue Elderly Farmer from Forest Hideout

ABUJA, Nigeria – Police in Edo State rescue a 70-year-old farmer abducted by kidnappers demanding a ₦30 million ransom, thwarting the plot after a…

April 25, 2026

Police Arrest Deadly ‘One Chance’ Robbery Suspects Terrorising Abuja Commuters

ABUJA, Nigeria – Police dismantle a notorious “one chance” robbery network operating around the Federal Capital Territory, arresting two suspects linked to violent attacks,…

April 25, 2026

FG Launches ECoN Programme To Turn Innovation Into Wealth Nationwide

KANO, Nigeria – The Federal Government launches a major innovation drive aimed at converting research ideas into wealth, jobs and industrial growth with the…

April 23, 2026

WHO Issues New Diet Guidelines to Combat Anaemia in Nigeria

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has released new dietary guidelines aimed at reducing anaemia in Nigeria, urging citizens to adopt nutrient-rich food…

April 21, 2026

FG Files Terrorism Charges Against Six Over Alleged Coup Plot

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government files a 13-count charge against six individuals, including retired military officers and a police inspector, over alleged terrorism…

April 21, 2026

FCT Schools Shut as Teachers Begin Indefinite Strike over Welfare

ABUJA, Nigeria – Public primary and secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory shut down as teachers comply with an indefinite strike declared by…

April 20, 2026

JAMB Releases 632,788 UTME Results, Warns Against Score Manipulation

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board releases results of 632,788 candidates from the first day of the 2026 UTME, warning against…

April 18, 2026