The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kebbi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, has announced the delivery of two million doses of polio vaccine to Kebbi in preparation for the 2025 round of the polio vaccination campaign.
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A public health and health insurance expert, Dr. Sandra Nnamani, has called on men to adopt preventive healthcare practices and undergo regular screenings to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other chronic conditions.
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities from Saturday to Monday across Nigeria.
The Sustainable Research and Action for Environmental Development (SRADev Nigeria) has released its comprehensive five-year Plastic Brand Audit Report, identifying leading corporate contributors to plastic pollution in Nigeria.
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate and arrested three suspects.
The Adefaka Royal Family of Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, has congratulated the Osolo of Isolo Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Edward Kolawole Adejoyegbe Adewole, Osalade II, on the celebration of his seventh coronation anniversary. In a message, the family described the monarch’s seven-year reign as one marked by peace, progress, and renewed hope for the people of the Isolo autonomous community. The statement noted that Oba Adewole’s leadership has brought “succour and a ray of light” to the kingdom. The congratulatory statement was jointly signed by Babatunde Saliu Abiodun Adefaka, Chairman and Head of the Adefaka Royal Family, and…
When Nigeria’s Freedom of Information (FOIAct) was signed into law on May 28, 2011, it was heralded as a major victory for transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance. The Act came after more than a decade of advocacy by civil society groups and the media, who demanded an end to the culture of secrecy in public institutions. The law stipulates opening up government files, empowering citizens to ask questions, and forcing public officials to provide answers. Fourteen years later, the promise of the FOIAct has been partially realised, but not without significant gaps and ongoing challenges, especially at the…
The Sokoto State Government has flagged off a fresh round of polio vaccination, reaffirming its resolve to wipe out the dangerous poliovirus type 2 from every corner of the state by the end of 2025. By Usman Binji The campaign, known as Outbreak Response (OBR) Round 2, kicks off on June 14 and runs through June 17, with an additional two-day mop-up to ensure no child is left out. The exercise targets all children under five — whether previously vaccinated or not — across all 244 wards in the state. Speaking at the official launch, Deputy Governor Engr. Idris Muhammad…
A new report on “Addressing Voter Apathy in Nigeria” has identified insecurity and socioeconomic challenges as key drivers of low voter turnout during elections.
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), youth activists, and civic leaders have come together to bridge generational and communication gaps for a more inclusive movement for social change in Nigeria.