The Big Drum Africa, in partnership with mentors and supporters, has successfully concluded a Menstrual Health and Personal Growth Outreach at Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Minna. This is a stride toward improving adolescent health and personal development. By Anna Moses Held under the theme “Empowered Girls, Stronger Tomorrows,” the event drew over 1,000 students, addressing persistent taboos and knowledge gaps surrounding menstruation and female health. The outreach featured comprehensive menstrual hygiene education, equipping participants with accurate information on safe practices, proper product use, and the biological changes that occur during puberty. Sessions were led by experts and trained facilitators…
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The Kwara State House of Assembly has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to ensure strict enforcement of the Kwara State Charcoal Production Prohibition Law and to prosecute offenders.
The Akwa Ibom Government has inaugurated Task-force Committees on Counterfeit, Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods and for Monitoring of Private Health Facilities and Anti-Quackery.
The Ogun State Government has unveiled a new strategy focused on innovation, job creation, and industrial sustainability to tackle the challenge of single-use plastics (SUPs).
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the recent catastrophic flood in Mokwa, Niger State, and similar incidents across the country.
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has declared his full support for the Federal Government’s upcoming national Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, calling on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community influencers to mobilize Nigerians for the nationwide rollout.
Still, as parents, what can we do to prevent the bomb from detonating? What are the roles of the government in stopping this trend? These questions were raised in the first part of this piece. One elder statesman said that the bomb is being detonated; may Allah intervene to prevent the explosion. However, we all have moral responsibilities to help address these issues. First, the children of the three categories of parents —those who overwork and overpamper their children, the hard-hearted, irresponsible parents, and the highly disciplined, do-not-spare-the-rod parents —all have to coexist as Nigerians. These young people have the…
Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc on Monday commended the company’s Board, Management, and staff for their resilience and performance in the 2024 financial year, following the approval of dividends payout of N502.6 billion, equivalent to N30 per share. The endorsement came during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In addition to its strong dividend performance, the company also ramped up its social investments, spending N13.2 billion on corporate social responsibility (CSR), a 469.8% increase from the previous year. The CSR projects focused on key areas, including education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and economic empowerment. President of the Association…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Bauchi State has announced the launch of an intensive media campaign to promote the safe use of agricultural chemicals among farmers, sellers, and consumers.
The WhatsApp messaging service has been banned from all U.S. House of Representatives devices, according to a memo sent to all House staff on Monday.