UNICEF urges proactive measures to end FGM
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for more proactive measures to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Imo. Victor Atuchukwu, the fund’s Child Protection […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: Lagos Dep Gov Hamzat, Cleric sue for peaceful coexistence
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has urged Nigerians to embrace peace with one another as the nation’s economy can only thrive in […]
Massive crowd besiege Lagos lawmaker’s residence for Sallah gifts
Massive crowd on Monday besieged the Isolo residence of a Lagos lawmaker, Jude Idimogu, for collection of Sallah gifts. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
Foundation decries exclusion of boys in sexual abuse campaign
Hope for Second Chance Foundation (HOSEC), an NGO, on Monday, says poor emphasis on protection of boys from sexual and related abuses in the society […]
FG’s humanitarian supports don’t get to Taraba – Governor Ishaku
By Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo Taraba state governor Darius Ishaku has said that humanitarian assistance and other supports from the federal government seldom get to the […]
COVID-19 pushes 124m people back to poverty- UN report
UN says COVID-19 has magnified the challenges of making the world meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as between 119 to 124 million people have […]
Kwara Govt releases N76m to start COVID-19 economic stimulus projects
The Kwara Government has released N76 million to start the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus projects in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry […]
FG engages 58 Independent Monitors in Enugu
By Chimezie Godfrey A total of 58 trained Independent Monitors in Enugu state have received letters of engagement for one year, to monitor federal government’s […]
Don’t give NSIP assignment to third party-FG warns Independent Monitors in Calabar
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal government has warned engaged Independent Monitors against handing over their official assignments to third parties. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, […]
Matawalle’s defection to APC is for public interest — Prof. Jabaka
The erstwhile Chairman of Zamfara Zakkat and Endowment Board, Prof. Kabiru Jabaka, has described as “a welcome development“ the defection of Gov. Bello Matawalle from […]
COVID-19: NCDC registers 65 additional infections in Nigeria
The Nigeria Center For Disease Control(NCDC), registered 65 additional COVID-19 infections in the country, as of June 28, 2021. The NCDC disclosed this on its […]
NGO trains police officers on provision of legal services to detainees
An NGO, Rights Enforcement and Public Law Centre (REPLACE), has trained police officers on provision of legal services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that […]
NGO doles out N3.7m to 329 Bauchi caregivers to boost school enrolment
Al Muhibba Foundation, a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday supported 329 caregivers with educational materials and cash, to alleviate their hardship and boost school […]
Group attributes prevalence of SGBV to patriarchy, socio-cultural norms
The Sexual Offences and Assault Response Initiative (SOAR), a Non-Government Organisation (NGO), says Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria is fueled by socio-cultural norms […]
School Feeding Programme will Address Malnutrition in Pupils- Farouq
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, has said that the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme […]
Niger Govt reaffirms commitment to ending banditry
Niger Government has reiterated its continued commitment to bringing banditry and other forms of criminality to an end in the state. Alhaji Ahmed Matane, the […]
Senate donates relief materials to Wassa IDPs camp in FCT
The Senate has donated relief materials worth N10 million to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Wassa camp, a suburb of Federal Capital Territory (FCT). President […]
FG wants youths to harness opportunities in plastic waste management, says minister
The Federal Government says it was creating an enabling environment for youths to harness the opportunities in plastic waste management in the country. Chief Sharon […]
Nigeria rallies global community to combat corruption
Nigeria on Thursday in New York, called on the global community to take measures to prevent and combat corruption as well as strengthen international cooperation […]
Osinbajo highlights FG’s interventions in healthcare, education, others
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the Federal Government has, over the years, deployed significant resources to address challenges in education and healthcare. He said that […]
Yobe govt. spends N60.8m on disaster victims, vulnerable people
Yobe Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management on Friday said it spent over N60.8 million supporting victims of rainstorm and vulnerable people from 2020 […]
Constitutional Review: Allow LGs to handle women, humanitarian Affairs — Group urges NASS
A group, Youths in Motion, has called on the National Assembly to allow local governments perform the duties of the Federal Ministry of Women and […]
Constitutional review : Borno, Yobe reject state police, additional states
Borno and Yobe States have rejected calls for the creation of additional states, local councils and state police in the country. The states made their […]
NGO gives 300 Okada riders free fuel in Ogun
An NGO, Olumide and Stephanie Aderinokun Foundation, on Friday, provided free fuel for Okada riders in Abeokuta North and Abeokuta South Local Government areas of […]
NEMA warns of probable flood in 10 C/River areas
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has identified 10 Local Government Areas in Cross River that falls under the probable flood risk areas in view […]