By Justina Auta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Childhood cancer, a group of cancers ranging from leukemia, brain and spinal cord tumors to lymphomas, solid tumors, among others, affects children from birth to 14 years and teenagers from 15 to 19 years. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancerContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Ms Owoade Mariam, who scored 278 in the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), chose to study an education course. Her decision elicited dispiriting reactions from some individuals. “Why would someone so intelligent waste a score like that on Education?” “You shouldContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Many Nigerians have turned to alternative medicine to meet their health needs, driven by various factors such as perceived effectiveness, cultural beliefs, affordability, and accessibility. For instance, Mrs Anne Aliyu, a mother of four, said her family resorted to alternativeContinue Reading
By Femi Gbajabiamila From the moment I received the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, I was left with a profound sense of bereavement and a consciousness of a loss that is too deep for words. I considered President Muhammadu Buhari a friend and a father figure.Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The recent call to bar of David Ayuba, Peter Isaac, Rifkatu Ali, Saminu Wakili, and Nathan Ibrahim, all from Borno who found refuge in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Edo more than a decade ago, bespeaks resilience and determination. TheirContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On May 9 in Owerri, Imo, Vice-President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the maiden flight for the 2025 Hajj operations. Afterwards, stakeholders in the Hajj operations have been sharing their experiences on the just concluded Hajj exercise. From Nigerian pilgrims and Hajj administrators toContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) When Rahab Micheal had her first menstrual cycle, as a Junior Secondary School student in Abuja, she told no one. Silently, she endured the cramps, discomfort and confusion, until her stained school uniform forced her to run home in tears. It wasContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Since 1989, World Population Day has been observed on July 11 to highlight the role that population-related challenges play in issues surrounding national and international development. The commemoration was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), drawing inspiration from the 5Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) While her peers were preparing to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, 16-year-old Zuhara (not real name) was withdrawn from school in May 2025. The reason is that she became pregnant. In her remote village of Shere, a communityContinue Reading
By Martha Agas, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Access to girl-child education remains a persistent challenge in Nigeria, especially in the northern region. Stakeholders attribute this to the patriarchal system, which places greater value on educating boys over girls. According to a UNICEF report on the state of Nigeria’s children, 10.2Continue Reading
