KANO Takeover : How Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim is Putting Fathers at The Centre of the Fight to End Child Marriage
By Sharon Akuboh, Abuja When the Federal Government delegation lands in Kano on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for the national commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, it will not be another ceremonial gathering of speeches and photo opportunities. At the centre of it is a new national roadmap — the National Strategy…
Omga007Intl Day of Girlchild 2026 : NCWS Demands Urgent Action to End Child Marriage, Protect Nigerian Girls
Council Cites 24 Million Child Brides, Calls for Stronger Enforcement of Marriage Laws and Investment in Girls’ Rights By Sharon Akuboh The National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS) Nigeria has called for urgent government action to end child marriage, warning that millions of Nigerian girls remain exposed to early pregnancy, preventable health complications, interrupted schooling…
IGP Disu APPOINTS SP AWU FIDELIS JONAH AS HEAD, COMPLAINT RESPONSE UNIT
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the appointment of SP Awu Fidelis Jonah as the substantive Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) of the Nigeria Police Force, in furtherance of efforts to strengthen accountability, responsiveness and public confidence in Police complaint-management processes. SP Awu is a seasoned Police…
OHAIBE : The Sacred Covenant that Binds Four Communities Across Three States
In the rich cultural heritage of Southeastern Nigeria lies a remarkable bond that has stood the test of time, uniting people through shared ancestry, sacred tradition, and an enduring spirit of brotherhood. This is the story of the Ohaibe Family, formally known as the Umunna Cultural Union, which brings together four kindred communities: Amasiri and…
Wakaso Equips Niger Women with Practical Tools to Manage Mental Health Challenges
From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna Dr Aisha Wakaso, Special Adviser on Print Media to the Niger State Governor and founder of the Kings Initiative, has encouraged women in Niger State to prioritise their mental health, build emotional resilience and adopt practical coping strategies to manage life’s challenges. Wakaso gave the advice during a fitness and mental health…
Gov Okpebholo Urges Nigerians to Live Selfless Lives at Orbih’s Funeral
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has tasked Nigerians, particularly those in positions of authority, to live selfless and sacrificial lives and use their positions to make society a better place for all. Governor Okpebholo made the call during the funeral Mass for the late Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,…
BREATH IS LIFE — AFRICA URGED TO INTEGRATE LUNG HEALTH INTO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
By Sharon Akuboh The world’s first lung health resolution: mobilising a network of advocates in Africa For millions of people across Africa, every breath can be a struggle, as respiratory diseases, air pollution and limited access to diagnosis and treatment threaten lives. But experts say a negative tuberculosis test should not be the end of…
NIGERIA CALLS FOR STRONGER, SELF-RELIANT AFRICAN PEACE AND SECURITY ARCHITECTURE
Nigeria has called for a stronger, better funded and self-reliant African peace and security architecture capable of addressing Africa’s evolving security challenges. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the Consultative Forum on Strengthening the Functional Performance of the African Union Peace…