Over two million Nigerians are currently living with HIV, according to the latest HIV Spectrum Estimates released by the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), NaijaNewsNGR reports.

Topping the chart is Rivers State, which recorded the highest number of people living with HIV in 2024, with 208,767 cases. Benue State closely follows with 202,346 cases, while Akwa Ibom State comes third with 161,597.

Lagos State is fourth, with 108,649 recorded cases, followed by Anambra State with 100,429 cases. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) also recorded a significant number, with 83,333 cases.

Other states with high HIV prevalence include Delta (68,170), Imo (67,944), Enugu (61,028), Edo (60,095), and Taraba (58,460).

In the mid-tier range, Abia (54,655), Kaduna (54,458), and Kano (53,972) reported notable numbers. Plateau had 51,736 cases, followed by Borno (50,433) and Oyo (50,063). Cross River (43,452), Ogun (43,348), and Nasarawa (44,993) also fall into this category.

Adamawa reported 40,059 cases, with Gombe (31,825), Jigawa (31,409), Osun (30,714), and Niger (29,756) following.

In the lower-middle prevalence category are Bauchi (28,698), Kogi (28,421), Ondo (27,150), and Katsina (26,788). Bayelsa State reported 25,339 cases.

States with the lowest reported HIV cases include Kwara (20,259), Kebbi (19,339), Ekiti (18,857), Sokoto (15,223), Ebonyi (14,151), Zamfara (13,253), and Yobe, which recorded the least with 11,956 cases.

The report underscores the ongoing public health challenge posed by HIV in Nigeria and the urgent need for intensified awareness, testing, and treatment efforts across all states.

TOUCHAEART –  As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, the Executive Director of Jashabel Touch-A-Heart Foundation (JTAH Foundation), Mrs. Favour Benson, has extended heartfelt greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace the true essence of the season-love, sacrifice, unity, and hope.

In her Easter message, Mrs. Benson described the period as one of reflection and renewal. “Easter reminds us of the power of love, sacrifice, and the promise of a brighter tomorrow,” she said.

She called on Nigerians to use the season to foster compassion and support for one another, especially the vulnerable in society. “Let us also embrace the spirit of unity and extend our hands to those in need,” she added.

Mrs. Benson expressed her hope that the season would bring peace to every heart, joy to every home, and progress to the nation.

Jashabel Touch-A-Heart Foundation (JTAH Foundation) is a non-profit organization committed to advocacy, support, and empowerment for women and children, especially victims of domestic violence and abuse.

Naijanewsngr reports that chairman of LOPE Media Network, Justice Winner, has called on Christians across the globe to reflect deeply on the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, urging them to emulate His example by living lives marked by humility, purpose, and selflessness.

In a heartfelt Easter message released on Sunday, Winner joined millions in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, describing the occasion as the cornerstone of the Christian faith and a powerful reminder of God’s boundless love and mercy.

“Easter is not merely a holiday—it is the foundation of our faith and a powerful reminder of the boundless love, mercy, and sacrifice of Christ,” he said. “His death and resurrection were the ultimate acts of selflessness and obedience, showing us what it truly means to live a life of purpose, humility, and devotion to the will of God.”

Winner encouraged believers not only to draw inspiration from the Easter story but to actively model their lives after Jesus’ example. He emphasized the need for Christians to rise above the selfishness and division of the modern world by embracing a lifestyle of service, compassion, and courage.

“In a world often marked by selfishness and division, may we rise above, choosing sacrifice over comfort, service over status, and love over fear,” he urged. “The resurrection is a call to action—a call to live boldly for truth, to shine as light in darkness, and to be instruments of peace and transformation.”

Speaking on the mission of LOPE Media Network, Winner reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to using its platform to promote truth, inspire positive change, and uphold the values embodied by Christ.

“At LOPE Media Network, we remain committed to amplifying truth, inspiring change, and advancing the values that Christ lived and died for,” he said. “We believe in a world shaped by righteousness, creativity, and vision—and together, we can build it.”

He concluded with a message of hope, praying that the power of Christ’s resurrection would renew the spirits of believers and strengthen their walk with God.

“Happy Easter to you and your loved ones. May the power of the resurrection renew your spirit, strengthen your walk with God, and fill your life with unshakable joy and hope.”