Stakeholders Identify Security Implications Of Almajiri In Sokoto

Stakeholders in Sokoto State have identified major security implications and proposed measures to address the challenges associated with the Almajiri system. The brainstorming session was organised by the Sokoto Advancement Forum, SAF, a non governmental group, to assess the security, social, and economic implications of having thousands of street children across the state. Speaking at […]

Group, French Embassy, Empower 200 PWDs In Bauchi

The Girl Child Values Support Initiative (GCVSI), with support from the French Embassy Fund, has empowered over 200 young women and girls — including those with disabilities — in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) through the ongoing STEAMinist Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Project in Bauchi State. LEADERSHIP reports that the project, which has […]

Foundation Marks Anniversary With Widows’ Empowerment

  The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation has marked its 10th anniversary with a high-impact conference aimed at addressing the systemic challenges faced by widows and exploring sustainable solutions for their empowerment. The conference, themed “Empowering Widows in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Vulnerability,” was recently held in Lagos. It brought together stakeholders from […]

Zamfara Govt Treats 3,447 Via Free Medical Outreach

  Zamfara State government has completed the 10th phase of its free modified medical outreach, treating 3,447 residents. The programme started in July last year and offers free medical services for cataract surgery, groin swellings such as hernias and hydroceles, vesicovaginal fistula repairs and health education. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman […]

Senate Backs Greater Oversight, Support For Anti-graft Commission

  The Senate has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its outstanding performance in fighting economic and financial crimes, particularly the progress recorded in 2024. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende (Benue North East), who hailed the EFCC’s professionalism, dedication and patriotism despite numerous operational challenges. […]

Stakeholders Advocate Increased Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

  Caring Lot International Initiative (CLII),and National Association of Seadogs(NAS), Sahara Deck, yesterday advocated stronger collaboration among stakeholders to increase Alzheimer’s disease awareness campaign. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. The call was made in Abuja at an […]

Joy Ogah Becomes ‘1-Day Vice President’, Champions Girl –Child Education

  Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday handed over his seat briefly to  teenage girl, Joy Ogah, who acted as Nigeria’s ‘Vice President’ for a day, using the opportunity to advocate greater investment in girl-child education and protection. The symbolic gesture took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a meeting between the Vice President […]