Prolific blood donor who saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88

Mar 4, 2025

James Harrison, an Australian blood donor, has passed away at 88. His plasma donations saved over 2.4 million babies from a deadly blood disorder called haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN). Harrison’s blood contained a rare antibody, Anti-D, which is used

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APWEN inaugurate new Chairperson, honour Bayelsa First lady for advancing STEM education

Feb 20, 2025

    The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter has inaugurated it’s new Chairperson, Engr. Mrs. Amalate Ann Jonathan Obuebite, PhD, FNSE. The APWEN also bestowed on the Bayelsa First Lady, Dr. Mrs. Gloria Diri an award of honour

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Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, bags APMAN OF THE YEAR award from Women Engineers

Feb 20, 2025

The Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Sen. Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, PhD, has bagged the prestigious award of APMAN OF THE YEAR from the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) Bayelsa Chapter. The award, which was presented to the representative of the Deputy Governor

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