The Kaduna government has expressed readiness to partner with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and development partners, to curb the spread of misinformation and hate speech in the state. Ashenews gathered through NAN reports that the government identified the aforementioned factors as the major drivers of conflict and social tension in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this at an Executive Peace Roundtable organised on Saturday in Kaduna, under the ‘Delimi PROSPER Project’. The project is being implemented by Search for Resilience and Development with support from the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRING) Programme of the…
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Caribbean leaders are intensifying efforts to deepen economic and diplomatic partnerships with Africa as global trade tensions and shifting geopolitical alliances push smaller regional blocs to seek new markets and sources of investment. Speaking at the Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in St Kitts and Nevis on February 24, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett said the organisation would place renewed emphasis on strengthening ties with African institutions and governments. Dr Barnett told leaders from CARICOM’s 15 member states and six observer states that South-South cooperation would be central to the bloc’s…
Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The campaign focused on educating women, girls and community members on their rights, available legal protections and channels for seeking justice in cases of abuse or discrimination. Speaking during the outreach on Saturday, the Programme Manager of Amnesty International, Barbara Magaji, said the initiative was inspired by the theme of the 2026 Women’s Day celebration, which focused on rights and justice for women. According to Magaji, Amnesty International recognised that many…
Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf has launched the distribution of 100,000 bags of rice donated by Aliko Dangote Foundation to support vulnerable residents of the state. The gesture complements the state government’s humanitarian efforts. This is contained in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Saturday. Yusuf, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Umar Ibrahim, expressed appreciation to the foundation for the generous donation, describing it as timely and impactful. He noted that the gesture would significantly complement the state government’s humanitarian efforts aimed at improving the living condition…
The Nigerian Navy said it dismantled illegal crude oil refining activities and recovered suspected stolen crude oil in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni area of Rivers State. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday via its verified X handle. The Navy said the operation was carried out under its flagship maritime security initiative, Operation Delta Sentinel. The Nigerian Navy said the operation, conducted by the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder Anti-Crude Oil Theft patrol team, uncovered a tampered wellhead belonging to a company. According to the Navy, the wellhead had been illegally connected to an improvised pipeline used to siphon crude oil into…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 400 Wash and Dignity Kits to the Kwara Government for victims of the terrorist attacks on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. NAN recalls that in February 2026, terrorists attacked the Woro community where several inhabitants were gruesomely murdered including pregnant women and children. Speaking at the handing over of the items on Saturday in Ilorin, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna, Dr Gerida Birukila explained that a team from Kaduna UNICEF office visited the community to assess the degree of destruction in the wake of…
The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has urged intensified efforts to protect women’s health through equitable access to healthcare services and health insurance coverage. The call was made in a statement by Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Managing Director of the organization, released to reporters on Sunday in Lagos to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. Chinye-Nwoko noted that International Women’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women globally, while also reflecting on the actions needed to improve their wellbeing and health security—particularly for those in underserved and informal sector communities. She highlighted that women continue to…
The Custos Care Foundation (CCF) on Sunday provided free medical services to thousands of rural women in Enugu State to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). CCF is the pet project of the wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, and focuses on the welfare of women and girls. Beneficiaries, drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state, received a wide range of healthcare services, including blood pressure checks, blood sugar and diabetes screening, HIV/AIDS testing, malaria testing, and Hepatitis B screening. Other services included eye screening and consultations, immediate medical treatment, free medications, and…
Some Lagos State residents have reported that prices of most foodstuffs have remained stable during the ongoing Ramadan, with the notable exception of beans. The residents shared their observations in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Several noted that, unlike previous Ramadan periods when food prices typically surged, this year has been markedly different. Mr Samuel Nwabueze, a foodstuff trader at Iyana-Ipaja market, said prices have been largely stable apart from a sudden increase in the cost of beans and certain northern produce. “Apart from beans and other items sourced from the North, foodstuff prices have remained considerably…
Dr Linda Nwodo has emerged as the first woman in Nigeria trained by Sightsavers, an international NGO, to perform hydrocele surgery. This milestone represents significant progress in specialized healthcare and reinforces calls for greater gender equality in the health sector. Sightsavers Nigeria Country Director, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, highlighted the achievement in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day. Hydrocele is a condition in which fluid accumulates around a testicle, causing scrotal swelling. In many tropical countries, it is often linked to lymphatic filariasis. Shu’aibu stressed the importance of supporting women in specialized medical…