Br Sola Ogundipe, Health Editor Every year, millions of people around the world live with sickle cell disorder, a genetic blood condition that affects the shape and function of red blood cells. In Nigeria, which has one of the highest burdens of the disease globally, sickle cell disorder remains a major public health concern, affecting […]

Each morning, she watched other children leave for school while she remained behind, trapped by circumstances beyond her control

By Esther Onyegbula In homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting […]

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The Okuama crisis began in March 2024 when 17 military personnel, including senior officers, were brutally killed while on alleged peace mission in Okuama