In a decisive move to confront the escalating health crisis on the continent, the African Union (AU) has convened an emergency High-Level Meeting to mobilize a powerful, coordinated response against the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The summit, chaired by H.E. Évariste…
Marking the International Day of the African Child, Amnesty International Nigeria has raised a grim alarm over the persistent wave of school attacks and student abductions across the country. The human rights organization highlighted a heartbreaking reality gripping states like…
Nigeria has achieved a historic public health milestone, slashing its malaria prevalence by half from 42 percent in 2015 to 21 percent in 2026. This breakthrough, revealed in the latest Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS), anchors a renewed, high-level diplomatic and…
By Michael Omotosho | The countdown to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections has officially begun with a high-level intervention aiming to protect the country’s democratic landscape. United Nations Nigeria, alongside key media practitioners and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), have converged to…
By Michael Omotosho | The United Nations House in Nigeria recently hosted the inaugural Project Steering Committee (PSC) meeting for two major European Union-funded initiatives aimed at transforming the lives of displaced populations. The joint session marked the official launch…
By Michael Omotosho | In a high-stakes effort to combat critical shortages, the World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria, the UN Clinic, and the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) have united in Abuja to mobilize voluntary blood donors. The collaborative initiative…
A vital healthcare lifeline in Abia State has been completely crippled, leaving thousands of rural residents without access to basic medical care. The Otuobi Primary Health Centre (PHC), located in the Umuokiri Community of the Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area,…
Civil Society Organization, Tap Initiative for Citizens’ Development, has formally petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, demanding an immediate investigation and disciplinary action against Honourable Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division. The…
A tracking and accountability organization has raised the alarm over the deplorable state of the Primary Health Care (PHC) center in Gabi, located within the Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. During a recent monitoring visit, budget tracking personnel…
By Michael Omotosho | Former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have officially spotlighted their first joint official portrait, a masterpiece created by acclaimed Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based visual artist Njideka Akunyili-Crosby. The historic artwork was unveiled during…
