In a decisive move to overhaul Nigeria’s maternal and newborn healthcare landscape, the Federal Government has launched a comprehensive national strategy aimed at massively expanding the midwifery workforce. The initiative, announced on Wednesday, is designed to eliminate the systemic barriers…
Africa is producing more health professionals than at any point in its history, yet a systemic failure to employ and retain these workers has left millions of citizens without basic care. A landmark report by the World Health Organization (WHO),…
By Olufisoye Adenitan | Vanishing Millions Amid Neglect in Ugboland The journey into Ugboland in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State is as difficult as it is revealing. Across the stretch of waterlogged terrain and coastal settlements battered by…
Ted Turner, the American media mogul who founded CNN and transformed global television news, has died at the age of 87, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing a news release from Turner Enterprises. In a statement, Mark Thompson, chair and CEO…
By Omowumi Abraham | Under the shadow of Obalende Bridge, the morning rush begins with urgency. Buses edge into narrow spaces, their engines idling as conductors lean out, calling destinations one after another: CMS, Marina, Lekki, each shout competing with…
By Alaba Adeyemi | When news reached Ilutitun-Osooro in Okitipupa Local Government Area that a youth and sports centre would be built in their community, the reaction was immediate and emotional. For many young people, it was not just another…
In a decisive move to transition from policy to practice, Spaces for Change (S4C) recently convened the expanded Steering Committee on the Imo Climate Change Policy in Owerri. The high-level meeting served as a strategic platform to accelerate the implementation…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its 2026 primary election timetable and revised nomination fees following consultations with stakeholders across the country. The letter signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, said the purchase and submission of…
As Nigeria edges closer to the 2027 general elections, nine civil society and civic technology organisations have unveiled a new platform aimed at reshaping how citizens engage with governance and demand accountability, particularly at the grassroots level. The initiative, called…
The healthcare infrastructure in Niger State is facing a quiet but devastating crisis. Despite years of administrative promises, Chawa PHC in Tafa LGA, along with Emir’s Palace PHC and Kpebegi PHC in Bida LGA, have recorded little to no improvement…
