Chika Ekezie, a native of Imo State living with HIV, became an advocate after disclosing his status in November 2024, following seven years of self-denial. He tells AYOOLA OLASUPO about his diagnosis, workplace rejection, family and church stigma, and how treatment helped sustain him How did you first discover that you…

…any road project that came out”. Information, readily available in Federal Government archives, will reveal that it took about 15 months between conception and commencement of work on Nigeria’s first expressway – the Lagos-Ibadan Road. There was an original design; which was amended; before the final design – which Gen…

A custom-made Rolls-Royce Phantom ordered by late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly arrived at his residence in Harare, Zimbabwe, weeks after he died in a helicopter crash. According to local media, the luxury vehicle arrived on Friday, October 23, in a large wooden crate, nearly a month after Chiv…

…will undergo testing for quality, safety and efficacy, amid efforts to bridge the gap in HIV/AIDS treatment supplies following the exit of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The agency, in a press statementsigned by its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, said it would als…

…baby mama Ashley St. Clair acting like a full-blown sociopath, and now his latest ex Shivon is out there sharing intimate texts. "Let the man make his rockets and take us to the moon. "It's just a lot going on. Good grief." Musk responded to the X user: "At this point, I would prefer to be alone and just spend time wit…

A heartbreaking video of Wicknell Chivayo's daughter sharing her feelings after her father's death began circulating widely on social mediaThe young girl's words at the family home in Harare left mourners visibly shaken by the raw display of griefChivayo, a prominent Zimbabwean businessman known for his flamboyant life…

Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo had publicly celebrated Apostle Joshua Selman just days before his fatal helicopter crashChivayo spoke about seeking prayers for protection, wisdom, and divine direction as he pursued his ambition of becoming a multi-billionaire.His message has resurfaced after Chivayo and his wi…

Shivon Zilis, the partner of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and mother of four of his children, has broken her silence on the end of their romantic relationship, saying, “I’ve loved him more than life itself.” Zilis, a technology executive, spoke about the breakup in a post on X on Friday, following reports that Mu…

…he told her that he could cure anyone with Sexu@lly Transmitted Diseases like Hepatitis, HIV, and syphilis. He claimed that Chinenye immediately charged up, accusing him of being the one who infected her with HIV. He said an argument ensued, which escalated into a fight that led her to use a pistol to hit him. He claim…

Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo posted three images on his Instagram page just days before his death in a helicopter crashChivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, were among six people who died when a helicopter went down in rural MaronderaThe final photos, which showed the businessman in different settings, drew att…

…radio transmissions before the crashThe pilot carrying Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo repeatedly radioed that he was lost in cloud cover during deteriorating weatherAll communication with the stricken aircraft cut off suddenly, and the aide also moved to correct the reported death toll from the crashPAY ATTENT…

…by pro-democracy activist Susan Mutami resurfaced after Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crashMutami had predicted that Chivayo would die in a plane crash 'very soon,' urging followers to save her postThe resurfaced tweet sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users raising questions…

Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people on board a helicopter that went down in Marondera, ZimbabweThe aircraft crashed at Kudenga Farm about 40 minutes after take-off from Gandami in Chikomba district on WednesdayKenya's President William Ruto paid tribute to Chivayo as a 'dear friend' followin…

Zimbabwean billionaire and businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy Muteke, have been killed in a helicopter crash that claimed six lives. The helicopter crashed in the Marondera rural area, about 70km east of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, on Wednesday evening. According to BBC, Zimbabwean police said the aircraft…

…and protect the privacy, confidentiality and dignity of people living with HIV, adolescents, GBV survivors and other vulnerable groups,” he said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He stressed that HFDI had reached 50,000 community members with sexual and reproductive health social and behaviour change…

…compensation. Nigeria can use the debate to promote investment in education, museums, archives, cultural institutions, historical research and economic development in communities connected to the history of the transatlantic slave trade. The question of United Nations Security Council reform is equally important. Niger…

…different occasions. The PRO said the complainant also claimed that he later contracted HIV, which he attributed to the alleged acts. Hadejia said the complainant therefore appealed to the Hisbah authorities to seek justice over what he described as deception and actions that negatively affected his life. He explained…

…on Monday, Sept. 14, that the 25-year-old's name would legally be changed from Maddox Chivan Jolie-Pitt to Maddox Chivan Jolie, according to public court records. Maddox first filed to request the legal name change on May 28, 2026. Maddox is the eldest of Jolie, 51, and Pitt's six children. The former couple, who split…

…maternal and newborn health, family planning, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, sexually transmitted infections and viral hepatitis, among others. The project also seeks to strengthen healthcare workers’ capacity, referral systems, community engagement and linkages between primary h…

…anywhere. Yet the claim persists, including a 2015 assertion by activist Vandana Shiva on GM mustard in India. Bill Gates has also been dragged in. Africa Check and Dubawa traced viral clips accusing him of using GMOs and vaccines to depopulate Africa to two speeches from 2010 and 2015 edited out of context. Academic s…

…Government has launched a renewed push to protect gains recorded in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) called for increased domestic financing and stronger partnerships to prevent funding challenges from undermining the state’s HIV response. OYSACA Chairman, Aare (Dr) G…

Donald Trump shares AI video of Iran's Kharg Island 'being blown to smithereens' US President Donald Trump has shared what appears to be an AI-generated video depicting Iran's Kharg Island being blown up.The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, shows what appears to be the view from a military aircraft as str…

…passage into law, covering areas such as hospital governance, public health security, HIV prevention, protection and anti-discrimination, and public health standards and regulations. He disclosed that when the health standards regulatory bills became law, the agency would be empowered to prescribe the minimum acceptabl…

Zimbabwean hospital reveals it gets 20 STI cases a day and 40% are HIV positive A clinic in Mabvuku, Harare, Zimbabwean, is treating between 18 and 20 patients for s3xually transmitted infections (STIs) every day, with health workers reporting that about 40 percent of those patients are HIV-positive.The figures were di…

South African man admits he intentionally infected his girlfriend with HIV because he didn't want her to be in a relationship with another person A 47-year-old South African man accused of deliberately infecting his girlfriend with HIV has been granted R2,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrate's Court while facing a charg…