By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has secured the release on bail of renowned consultant cardiac surgeon, Prof. (Dr.) Martin Aghaji, after he was arrested and detained by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged economic crime. Aghaji was arrested at his residence in En…
GistReel Chioma, the biological sister to Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo has taken to social media once again to mourn his death. It would be recalled that the movie star passed away in after a prolonged battle with kidney cancer. Alexx Ekubo’s Burial His burial rites were held in his hometown Arochukwu, Abia St…
…Ebola underscores global risk... Insists, every month of delay leaves world less safeBy Chioma Obinna The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Monday issued a fresh warning that the world remains dangerously exposed to future disease outbreaks, urging countries to put aside…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called for an independent investigation into allegations that about ₦8.8 trillion in public expenditure was incurred outside Nigeria’s official budget framework. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade…
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over the withdrawal of most United States troops from joint counterterrorism operations in Nigeria, warning that the move could create a security vacuum for terrorist groups to regroup and launch fresh attacks. In a statemen…
…after topping a field of 1,429 applicants from across Africa. The startup, founded by Chioma Ifeanyi-Eze, beat finalists from Egypt and Senegal during a July 1 pitch event in Dakar, Senegal. Another Nigerian startup, Varsity Scape, placed sixth among the top 10 winners. The award underscores the growing prominence of N…
Nigeria’s public institutions exist to deliver education, healthcare, infrastructure, and essential services to millions of people. When talented young people consistently choose to build their careers elsewhere, those institutions lose something they cannot easily replace: fresh thinking, high expectations, and the en…
By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government, food industry players, and nutrition stakeholders on Tuesday intensified efforts to achieve full compliance with Nigeria's food fortification programme as part of a broader strategy to tackle the growing burden of hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies affecting millions a…
…of some shops and damaging goods from rainwater. A trader at Kpiri-Kpiri Market, Mrs Chioma Ifeanyi, said that many traders suffered heavy losses, particularly dealers in electrical appliances. "The rainstorm caused extensive damage, and many shop owners had their goods damaged by rainwater," she said. Some petty trade…
…of Nigeria (COOUTH Chapter), Dr Amechi Nwachukwu; Head of Administration, Mrs Chioma Ibekie; President, Association of Resident Doctors (COOUTH Chapter), Dr Joy Okwumuo; Public Relations Officer, Agbai Henrietta N.; Head of Internal Audit, Mrs Uju Ejiofor; and other senior staff of the hospital.