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…
The African Union (AU) has called for stronger continental unity, accelerated integration, and urgent global governance reform as Africa marked Africa Day 2026. The call was made in a joint message by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.…
African leaders and global health partners have called for urgent mobilisation of resources to contain the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, warning that delays could trigger wider regional spread and more deaths.…
The African Union (AU) has called for urgent and coordinated reforms to Africa’s financial architecture, stronger mobilisation of domestic resources, and accelerated integration efforts to achieve sustainable development across the continent. The call was made at the opening ceremony of…
