By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preparedness and response measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) amid concerns over reported outbreaks in some parts of Africa. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ebola preparedness held onContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The newly appointed Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi has outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening women’s development across Nigeria. Her agenda focuses on advancing opportunities for women through targeted initiatives and reforms designed to enhance empowerment, inclusion and sustainable development.Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop responsible leadership qualities. Alausa made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the maiden edition of the Kid’s Dialogue Series,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the European Union Commission has allocated 17.5 million euros to support ongoing efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Africa. Africa CDC said this in a post on its official X account on Tuesday. According toContinue Reading
By Josephine Solanke Some legal practitioners have warned that individuals involved in child labour and trafficking risk prosecution, imprisonment and fines under Nigerian laws. The lawyers spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, calling for stronger enforcement of child protection laws to curb the exploitationContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) says its Delta State Branch has deployed emergency teams for search, rescue and life-saving operations following a train derailment in Agbor, Delta. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Public Relations Officer of the society, Mr ChimaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of women-led civil society organisations in Nigeria is demanding urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a post-primary audit that exposed a severe gender gap. They made the demand in a statement signed by the Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation (VOWEF), WomenContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for the full implementation of a national cancer survivorship framework and stronger support systems to improve the lives of cancer survivors across the country. NCS President, Prof. Abidemi Omonisi, made the call in a statement issued on Sunday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Step Up Nigeria has called for stronger legal protection for whistleblowers in the country, stressing the need for robust legislation to safeguard individuals who expose corruption and wrongdoing. The organisation made the commendation during the virtual announcement and awards ceremony of the 2026 World Whistleblower Day ArtContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman An NGO, Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has distributed free menstrual hygiene kits and raised awareness on menstrual health to selected school girls in the FCT, to promote menstrual hygiene and tackle period poverty. The initiative being implemented by TCF is part of the TheContinue Reading
