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The federal government has launched a nationwide hepatitis elimination campaign dubbed Project 365, targeting mass screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as Nigeria battles a silent yet devastating viral epidemic affecting over 20 million people. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the initiative on Monday during a ministerial press briefing to […]
Despite national commitments and visible progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Nigeria continues to grapple with high rate of paediatric HIV infections. Every year, more than 9,000 children in the country are newly infected with the virus, a figure that underscores the urgent need to close lingering gaps in prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. At […]
Following the recent rescue of 27 women – some pregnant and others with children – from terrorists’ captivity, the Niger State government, in partnership with the Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), has launched an initiative to prevent stigma and discrimination against the victims. The effort aims to support their reintegration into society […]
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has appointed Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef as its new country representative in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued by Susan Akila, UNICEF Nigeria’s communication and advocacy specialist. Akila described Abdelatef as a seasoned international development professional with over two decades of experience in humanitarian and development work. Wafaa […]
A group, Integrity Advocacy for Development Initiative (IADI), has asked the federal government to swiftly intervene in what it described as a “national emergency” in Nigeria’s education sector, following a regulatory impasse that has left over 300 dental students at the University of Calabar (UNICAL) in limbo. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, IADI’s executive director, […]
The apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has denied asking the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, to withdraw from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Ohanaeze noted a misleading and mischief-driven statement did not emanate from the apex Igbo body. Spokesman of the organisation, Dr Ezechi Chukwu in a statement on […]
The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) has strongly condemned a recent protest in Ghana calling for the expulsion of Nigerians from the neighbouring West African country. The Upper legislative Chamber, described the development as unjust and dangerous to regional unity. Protesters in the viral social media video reportedly involved a group of […]
President Bola Tinubu has offered automatic employment, scholarships, and cash rewards to 210 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. This was disclosed on Tuesday night by the Management of the Scheme through its social media handles. Details Later… More Photos Below:
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before the parliament for further legislative engagements. Announcing the withdrawal on Tuesday night, Kalu said the decision became necessary in the light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He added that the […]
If you’ve followed Nigerian politics closely over the last few election cycles, the name Folusho Ojo Sylvanus, popularly known as Fosh, should ring a bell. He’s not just a political enthusiast, he’s a strategist, a mobilizer, and most importantly, a man who understands the pulse of the people at the grassroots. And now, with the […]
