Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Nigerian government has clarified its position regarding the recent United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) elections, debunking claims that the country was snubbed. According to a press statement from the State House, released on Saturday and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Nigeria…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, on Friday, honoured his commitment to improving educational infrastructure by providing 1,000 desks to Governor’s College, Kano. During a visit to the school two months ago, Governor Yusuf observed students sitting on the floor due to the shortage of desks. He immediately pledged to…
Exactly a decade ago when Nigeria, like other nations signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all in the next fifteen (15) years, that is by 2030. But with just five years left for the achievement of this target the…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined forces with Jigawa State and 14 other Nigerian states to domesticate the Safe School Policy. This partnership comes in response to the alarming rise in attacks on educational institutions in the country. During his presentation in Dutse capital of Jigawa state…
*Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Malawi Get Seats Korede Abdullah in Lagos Nigeria’s bid to join the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has suffered a setback, as the country failed to secure a seat in the recent elections. The UN General Assembly elected 15 new members to the 47-member council, with Albania,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Anambra State Ministry of Health Commissioner, Dr. Afam Obidike, has assured residents of the safeness of vaccines used in the upcoming Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign. The campaign aims for 95% coverage with no eligible child left unimmunized. “The vaccines undergo a rigorous process before use,” Dr. Obidike said during a…
In an aggressive push against transnational drug cartels, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has ramped up interdiction operations, leading to significant arrests and seizures at multiple entry points across Nigeria. Among the most notable busts was the arrest of Oguejiofor Nnaemeka Simon Peter, a 29-year-old Thailand returnee, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport…
A recent report from Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), in partnership with the Lagos State Government, has shed light on the staggering fuel consumption in Lagos, raising urgent concerns about the environmental and economic impacts. The report shows that households and businesses in Lagos use a staggering 15.6 billion litres of fuel each year, which…
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65. Tito Mboweni had suffered a “short illness”, the presidency confirmed on Saturday evening, without specifying further. “We have lost a leader and compatriot who has served our nation as an activist,…
Friday, October 11, marked the International Day of the Girl Child, a global moment to celebrate girls and amplify their voices and leadership. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of the UNICEF Field Office for southwest Nigeria, emphasized the limitless potential of girls worldwide if given the right support, resources, and opportunities. “Girls’ Vision for the Future,” this…
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