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Children Food NIGERIA

FREEDOM FIRST, FOOD LATER: OYO PARENTS REJECT RICE AND CASH, DEMAND CHILDREN’S RETURN ‎

Families of pupils, students and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oyo State have rejected rice and cash donations offered by government representatives, insisting that the safe return of their loved ones remains their only concern. ‎ ‎The disclosure was made by the Baale of Yawota Community in Oriire Local Government Area, who said affected parents […]

NIGERIA

NIGERIA ABOLISHES THREE-MONTH PRE-RETIREMENT LEAVE FOR FEDERAL CIVIL SERVANTS

The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately stop placing civil servants on the widely practised three-month pre-retirement leave, stating that no such provision exists in Nigeria’s Public Service Rules. ‎ ‎The directive was issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, in a circular […]

HEALTH W.H.O

‎WHO URGES COMMUNITIES TO MAINTAIN PROTECTIVE MEASURES AS DRC BATTLES BUNDIBUGYO EBOLA OUTBREAK

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have called on communities to sustain proven protective behaviours as authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain. ‎ ‎The appeal comes amid a rapidly evolving public health emergency that has recorded […]

HEALTH Innovation

OBASANJO BACKS BOLD CANCER AWARENESS JOURNEY, PUSHES NIGERIANS ON EARLY SCREENING

‎Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday launched the “Lagos to the World” cancer awareness expedition and called on Nigerians to prioritise regular medical screening for early detection of cancer, diabetes and other non-communicable diseases. ‎ ‎The initiative, unveiled at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, is a global road expedition designed to promote cancer […]

Children Education Inspiration Series NIGERIA

BEEMTOS EDUCARES CONSULT INSPIRES FUTURE LEADERS AT 2026 CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION

2026 Children’s Day in Ondo State came alive as BEEMTOS Educares Consult empowered children with leadership skills, moral values, emotional intelligence and child protection awareness. Guest speaker and reporter Elizabeth Oluwaseyi Jimoh captures how educators, faith leaders and advocates inspired young Nigerians to become confident, responsible and purpose-driven future leaders. Read the insightful report on […]

Africa Civic Inclusion Creative Education NIGERIA

SPEAK FREELY, CONTRIBUTE CREATIVELY, PARTICIPATE MEANINGFULLY: HOW PROJECT ECHO CHAMBER BY LADY EJIRO UMUKORO IS CHANGING THE TIDE FOR YOUNG NIGERIANS

Project ECHO Chamber is redefining youth engagement in Nigeria by giving students a powerful platform to speak freely, think critically and challenge the systems shaping their future. Launched in Delta State by investigative storyteller and author Lady Ejiro Umukoro during the inaugural LightRay!/DISTORTION Literary Festival, the initiative confronts urgent issues ranging from youth exclusion and […]

HEALTH W.H.O

‎DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK: WHO WARNS NO APPROVED VACCINE OR TREATMENT EXISTS FOR BUNDIBUGYO STRAIN AS EMERGENCY RESPONSE INTENSIFIES

The World Health Organization (WHO) has intensified emergency operations in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain— warning that, unlike some other forms of Ebola, there is currently no approved vaccine or specific treatment available. ‎WHO said the outbreak, officially declared on 15 May […]

HEALTH W.H.O

WHO WARNS SWEET-FLAVOURED NICOTINE POUCHES ARE HOOKING TEENAGERS INTO ADDICTION

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that nicotine companies are using sweet flavours, influencer promotions and youth-focused branding to lure teenagers and young adults into addiction through rapidly growing nicotine pouch products. ‎In a new report released ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, WHO said the products— often marketed in flavours […]