The Bayelsa State Government has commended the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Rotary International, and other development partners for their continued support in improving healthcare delivery in the state. Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the commendation on Friday while launching the State Immunization Plus Days (SIPDs) and Routine Immunization Intensification Campaign at Otuokpoti Community in Ogbia Local Government Area (LGA). Ewhrudjakpo attributed the state’s recent achievements in the health sector to its effective collaboration with development partners. He urged religious organizations, community leaders, and parents to make their children available for immunization. He reaffirmed that the administration of Governor Douye…
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ActionAid Nigeria, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has launched the Movement for the Transformation of Nigeria (MOTiON), to promote collective action in tackling social and institutional poverty across the country. MOTiON brings together Nigerians from mass democratic and workers’ organizations, pro-democracy movements, social justice advocates, women and youth groups, among others. The movement was unveiled on Friday in Abuja during a nationwide #PotsAndPan protest held to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, observed annually on October 17. The 2025 theme is “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment by Ensuring Respect and Effective Support for Families.” Speaking at the…
The Zonal Coordinator of the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), 4 Brigade Chapter, Benin, Mrs. Akon Uduyebo, has said that the war against cancer can be won if Nigerians adopt a culture of regular medical screening. Mrs. Uduyebo stated this on Friday during an event to commemorate the 2025 World Breast Cancer Awareness Day and World Mental Health Day, organized by the association. She also called for greater empathy and support for individuals battling cancer. “The fight against cancer can be won if all men and women embrace regular screening,” she said. “A cancer diagnosis is not a death…
France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, says his country is strengthening collaboration with Nigeria in technology, innovation, and the creative industries to drive sustainable development and cultural exchange across Africa. Barrot disclosed this on Friday in Lagos during the second edition of the Forum Création Africa, an event that promotes creative and cultural industries across the continent. The minister said the forum showcased exceptional talents from 42 African countries in areas such as video games, extended reality, webtoons, and digital design. “We are seeing strong participation of creative talent across Africa. I am happy that France…
The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has organized a sensitization walk to promote adolescent health and development. The event, held in Ilorin, was part of activities marking the 2025 International Adolescents’ Week and aimed at raising awareness on the importance of caring for and supporting young people. Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, Director of Public Health at the Kwara State Ministry of Health, said the week was designed to sensitize communities to the need to pay closer attention to adolescents’ welfare. He urged parents to listen and…
No fewer than 12,101 female students in public secondary schools across Gombe State are set to benefit from a N750 million scholarship scheme. The programme, which covers all 11 local government areas of the state, is part of the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. Governor Inuwa Yahaya disclosed this in Gombe on Friday during the official launch of the disbursement of Girls’ Scholarships and School Improvement Grants under the AGILE Project. Represented by his deputy, Dr. Manassah Jatau, the governor described the initiative as a direct outcome of his administration’s strong commitment to education…
Participants at a mental health summit organized by Vanguard Media Ltd. have recommended new strategies for promoting mental health and preventing suicide in Nigeria. The summit, held on Friday in Lagos, had the theme: “Taming the Rising Tide of Suicide in Nigeria” and the sub-theme: “Substance and Silence: Unmasking the Dual Crisis of Addiction and Suicide.” Speaking at the event, the Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, lamented that thousands of Nigerians continue to die by suicide, with an estimated 16,000 deaths recorded annually. Ekpenyong, who was the special guest of honor, described the figure as “a…
In every village across Kebbi State, children run barefoot across dusty fields, chasing makeshift footballs wrapped in nylon. Others gather by the riverbanks to wrestle, paddle canoes, or imitate their sporting heroes with nothing but hope and imagination. These young people are more than just players in casual games—they are the future of Kebbi, waiting for someone to believe in them, to give structure to their passion, and to turn talent into opportunity. That is why Kebbi State needs a bold step forward: the Kebbi State Sports Summit 2025. A Dream Bigger Than Sports Sports are more than entertainment. For…
Tunani Initiative, is a start-up of thinking young people seeking solutions to Nigeria’s numerous challenges. To celebrate the 2025 World Literacy Day last month, they organised an event to seek solutions to Nigeria’s shame of having the highest percentage of out of school children in the world. It was a good idea because I believe that the greatest challenge facing Nigeria today is that of rebuilding a high-quality educational system that could encourage the development of knowledge, skills, civic education and critical thinking for our young ones who are living in a society tearing at the seams. Quality education could be…
The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) has appealed to the Federal Government and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration to urgently address insecurity affecting farmers across the country. The group said such intervention would guarantee safe access to farmlands and production zones, thereby boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods. The call was made during the presentation of SWOFON’s “Charter of Demand of Smallholder Women Farmers in the FCT” at a State-Level Interactive Forum and World Food Day commemoration organized by ActionAid in collaboration with SWOFON in Abuja. Mrs. Comfort Sunday, FCT Coordinator of SWOFON, said enhanced security for…