Abuja: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, has called on parents to support and celebrate their children with disabilities, regardless of their condition. Yilwatda made this appeal on Tuesday in Abuja during…
Abuja: The National Children’s Parliament has called on key stakeholders to foster a Nigeria where no child experiences violence, forced labor, or exclusion. This appeal was made by the Speaker of the Parliament, Progress Umoh, during the 2025 Nationa…
Umuahia: Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has assented to 18 Executive Bills to strengthen the operations of the structured reforms introduced by the state to improve the people’s lives. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Okey Kanu, said this while briefing n…
Kaduna: The Kaduna State Government has announced its intention to administer Azithromycin, an antimicrobial resistance drug, to 2.8 million children across the state. This initiative was disclosed by Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe during the ina…
ENUGU: The Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Lawrence Ezeh, has highlighted the significant advancements in digitalisation, innovation, and technology-driven policies achieved under the leadership of Governor Peter M…
Abeokuta: The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to intensify efforts in fostering sports development in the country. Olopade made this call in Abeokuta follow…
Ilorin: The Kwara State Government has taken decisive steps to combat the persistent issue of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by involving religious and community leaders in Fate, Ilorin South Local Government Area. This initiative aims to curb the ou…
Abuja: The Federal Government is set to review its adoption regulations to strengthen the adoption process and prevent violence and other forms of abuse against children. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, announced this initiat…
Abuja: In spite of receiving free treatment under India’s National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP), tuberculosis (TB) patients in Arunachal Pradesh, in the Northeastern part of the country, continue to face significant financial hardships. This was co…
Abuja: The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to delay discussions regarding the party’s national secretary position until June 30. This decision was announced by the acting National Chairman, Umar Dam…