The Kwara Command of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a sensitisation campaign in partnership with the Media Campaign Against Human Trafficking (MeCAHT) to educate key stakeholders on the dangers of human trafficking and irregular migration. The initiative particularly targets teachers and students across Kwara State. NAPTIP State Commander, Mr. Mustapha Ajara, made this known on Thursday in Ilorin during an inception meeting with representatives from the education and security sectors. Ajara explained that the programme focuses on training teachers, who will in turn educate students on the risks associated with human trafficking…
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The District Governor of Rotary International, District 9141, Mr. Anthony Woghiren, has called on mothers across Nigeria to become active ambassadors in the fight against polio. Woghiren made the appeal on Thursday during an immunisation outreach held at a Primary Health Centre in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to commemorate World Polio Day 2025. He emphasized that mothers play a crucial role in ensuring that children between the ages of zero and five receive routine polio vaccinations, noting that grassroots awareness among women remains vital to eradicating the disease. “I have instructed mothers to be our ambassadors. Tell your friends…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a significant reduction in the number of African countries battling active type 2 poliovirus outbreaks — dropping from 24 to 14 between 2024 and 2025 — representing a 54 per cent decline in virus detections across the continent. Dr. Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, disclosed this in a statement commemorating World Polio Day, marked annually on October 24, under the theme “End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere.” Janabi commended Africa’s progress toward polio eradication, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to ensuring that every child receives life-saving vaccines against the preventable disease.…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved thirteen new degree programmes for Nigerian universities as part of its ongoing reforms to align higher education with global academic and technological trends. In a circular released on October 22, 2025, and signed by the Executive Secretary, Prof. Abdullahi Yusuf Ribadu, the Commission directed all Vice-Chancellors to circulate the newly approved programmes and begin preparations for their implementation in the 2025/2026 academic session, subject to successful Resource Assessment Visits. The newly approved courses include: B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence B.Ed. Classical Christian Education B.Ed. Human Kinetics (Sport Management) B.Eng. Geomatics Engineering B.CHS. Community Health Science…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), implementing partner of the UNDP–Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (GEF–SGP) Nigeria, has organized a two-day skill acquisition training for women and youths in Yobe State. Mr. Harry Hanson, NCF Zonal Officer and Project Coordinator, disclosed this on Thursday in Nguru, stating that the training benefited 130 women and 50 youths from the Maja-Kura community. He explained that the training, held under the project “Sustainable Farmers-Led Adaptation Strategy (SFLAS) to Climate Change,” focused on promoting climate-resilient livelihoods and environmental sustainability across participating communities. Hanson noted that the initiative was part of the project’s livelihood component,…
Watermelon traders and consumers in Lagos have raised concerns over the rising prices and scarcity of the fruit, attributing the situation to high transportation costs and reduced supply from northern states. In separate interviews on Thursday, traders lamented the significant price increases despite the upcoming harvest season in November. Watermelon, a popular fruit in Nigerian households, is widely consumed fresh or as a refreshing snack, especially during hot weather. Rich in water content, vitamins, and antioxidants, it is favored for hydration and nutrition. However, seasonal fluctuations, high transportation expenses, and limited local cultivation have contributed to the surge in prices.…
The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria on Thursday in Calabar emphasized the importance of reviving Africa’s indigenous knowledge system as a key driver for the continent’s development, growth, and future. Abdullahi Bashir, President of ACCE, made the remarks at the council’s 2025 National Conference themed, “Communication and Indigenous Knowledge System in the Era of AI, Big Data and Cultural Transformation.” Bashir stated, “In an era of global technological advancement and challenges such as the rise of social media, climate change, and economic and political crises, Africa must strengthen its indigenous knowledge system to serve its people well.” He…
Huriyya Lawal, wife of the Zamfara State Governor, has reaffirmed her commitment to combating hunger and malnutrition across the state, emphasizing the importance of nutrition for community health and development. Lawal made the pledge in a statement issued on Thursday by her Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Rabi Yusuf, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. She spoke during the inauguration of the Nutrition 774 Programme, a national initiative aimed at improving access to nutritious food across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs). The governor’s wife explained that the programme was introduced to Zamfara through the efforts of the…
Dr. Samuel Otene, Consultant Radiation and Clinical Oncologist, has advised Nigerian women to adopt healthy lifestyle modifications, practice regular self-examination, and seek early medical intervention to effectively tackle breast cancer. Dr. Otene gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos during a two-day workshop organised by the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) for journalists, commemorating the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The training, held in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and supported by Roche Nigeria, aimed to enhance media coverage and public awareness of breast cancer. Dr. Otene, who practices at Benue State University, highlighted the…
A Benue State veterinary doctor, Dr. Shadrach Akpem, has won a $10,000 (₦15 million) prize at the Global Innovate for Impact Challenge Finals held in the United States. The Director-General of the Benue State Bureau of Livestock Development and Transboundary Animal Diseases Control, Dr. Aondoakaa Asambe, announced the achievement in a congratulatory message issued on Thursday in Makurdi. Dr. Akpem, who serves as Technical Assistant to the Director-General, emerged second-place winner at the World Food Prize Foundation’s Innovate for Impact Challenge Finals held on October 22 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. According to Asambe, the competition—organised by the World Food…