Oyo, Ogun, Kwara Race to Prevent Deadly Flood Disasters
IBADAN, Nigeria – Authorities in Oyo, Ogun and Kwara states are intensifying flood prevention measures ahead of the peak rainy season amid growing fears…
Month: May 2026
NAPTIP Repatriates 12 Trafficking Victims from Ghana – Warns Against Fake Job Syndicates
LAGOS, Nigeria – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has repatriated 12 victims of human trafficking from Ghana, exposing what…
Radda Unveils AI Schools, Backs Safe Education for Vulnerable Children
KATSINA, Nigeria – Governor Dikko Radda says the Katsina State Government is intensifying efforts to improve child welfare, expand access to quality education and…
Education Minister Celebrates Children’s Day with Disability Advocate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration by hosting disability advocate and actress Dera Osadebe…
NDLEA Uncovers Fake Death Claim After Suspect Jumps Court Bail
BENIN, Nigeria – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency re-arrests a suspected drug trafficker allegedly declared dead by his wife after absconding from trial…
Children Face Abuse, Poverty, Neglect Despite Protection Laws – Expert Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria – A child rights advocate has called for stricter enforcement of Nigeria’s Child’s Rights Act as the country marks the 2026 Children’s…
Eid on the Edge: Soaring Transport Fares Force Nigerians to Rethink Sallah Travel
ABUJA, Nigeria – Before sunrise at Abuja’s Kubwa motor park, passengers clutching bags and food flasks crowded around commercial buses, bargaining desperately with drivers…
Children’s Day in Nigeria: The Painful Reality Behind the Celebration
(By Otamere Gladness, Oluwatobi Adu, and Oluwafunbi Bello) ABUJA, Nigeria – Every May 27, Nigeria celebrates Children’s Day with colourful parades, speeches, music, and…
Borno Closes School After Abduction of 42 Students
BORNO, Nigeria – The Borno State Government temporarily closes and relocates Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, after suspected insurgents abduct 42 students in Askira/Uba…
Military Deploys Special Forces to Oyo After Kidnappings
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Defence Headquarters deploys special forces and aerial surveillance assets to Oyo State following recent kidnapping incidents across the state. Director…