Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently rescue residents abducted during a gunmen attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State. The organisation made the call following the late-night attack on 25 May 2026,…
In a decisive bid to dismantle fragmented aid models and reclaim national ownership over healthcare, heads of state, health ministers, and global development leaders convened at the Global Health Campus in Geneva for the Accra Reset High-Level Dialogue on Global…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic and security reforms are beginning to yield positive results, expressing confidence that the country is on the path to recovery and long-term stability. Tinubu gave the assurance in his…
The Ekiti State Government has Issued a stern warning to perpetrators of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), reaffirming its unwavering commitment to completely eradicate the harmful practice and all other forms of gender-based violence across the state. The Commissioner for Health…
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2026 Children’s Day, a dark cloud hangs over the nation. ActionAid Nigeria has expressed profound grief, outrage, and alarm over the harrowing reality facing dozens of schoolchildren and their…
Human rights watchdog Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly condemned the federal and state authorities for their persistent failure to protect citizens, following a series of brutal, escalating attacks by heavily armed gunmen across Sokoto State. The latest wave of violence,…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a Nigeria where every child can dream boldly, grow safely, and thrive without discrimination. The nation commemorated the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, running under the theme:…
In a major step toward safeguarding the health of millions, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa (WHO-AFRO) have officially signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The landmark agreement, aimed at…
By Michael Omotosho | The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has concluded its strategic dissemination meeting for the ILERA EKO Drug Access Expansion (DAE) Programme. The high-level stakeholder engagement brought together top government officials, community pharmacists, healthcare providers, and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with international development partners, has officially introduced the National Regional Development Policy (NRDP) 2026–2030. This comprehensive five-year framework is designed to address deep-seated regional imbalances, fortify national cohesion, and drive sustainable economic transformation…
