9 h. ago GIPLC Launches Charity Project With ₦200m To Mark Nigeria’s Independence In Rivers

The Global Initiative for Peace, Love & Care (GIPLC) is set to launch its N200 million ‘Touching Lives Everyday’ project in Rivers State, from October 1 to 7, 2025. This initiative aims to celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day while also extending support to children from neighbouring Bayelsa and Delta States. The event will feature a ceremonial […]

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13 h. ago UNICEF pushes for deprived children’s inclusion in Nigeria’s social register

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged Nigeria to fully capture deprived children in its National Social Register (NSR), read more UNICEF pushes for deprived children’s inclusion in Nigeria’s social register

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14 h. ago UNICEF: More children now obese than underweight as junk food takes toll

Tribune Online UNICEF: More children now obese than underweight as junk food takes toll A new UN report has revealed that more children worldwide now live with obesity than with underweight, warning that ultra-processed foods UNICEF: More children now obese than underweight as junk food takes toll Tribune Online

Society

15 h. ago “Lagos Is Slowing Nigeria Down, Should Be Made Its Own Country” — VeryDarkMan

Nigerian social media critic VeryDarkMan has sparked debate after suggesting that Lagos should be made a separate country, arguing that the state is holding the nation back. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan questioned why all imports must pass through Lagos, despite the existence of alternative seaports. “Lagos is the […] The post “Lagos Is Slowing Nigeria Down, Should Be Made Its Own Country” — VeryDarkMan appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Axxela Integrated Power Inks Purchase Agreement With Evans Industries

One of Axxela’s strategic business units, Axxela Integrated Power, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a manufacturer of home and personal care products in Nigeria. Evans Industries Limited. Under the terms of the agreement, Axxela Integrated Power will provide cost-effective, reliable, and integrated power solutions to support Evans Industries’ operations. The collaboration aims […]

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34 h. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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37 h. ago FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano

Tribune Online FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)... FCDO, UNICEF commit £19m to climate resilience infrastructure in Jigawa, Kano Tribune Online

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52 h. ago Poverty Reduction Surest Way To Fight Insecurity, Chinedumuije Urges Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has been advised to deploy alternative means to combat the growing insecurity and violence across the country, especially in the North-East and North-West regions. Country Director of GOALPrime Organisation Nigeria, Professor Christopher Chinedumuije, in an open letter to President Tinubu, stated that, “for years, successive governments have responded by increasing defence budgets, […]

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64 h. ago NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration

By John Ogunsemore The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has said that recent pump price adjustment for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) negates the benefits of its introduction as an alternative to petrol and diesel and is a callous betrayal of the masses. The Comrade Olushola Oladoja-led body stated this in a Monday statement following […] The post NANS condemns CNG price hike, seeks consultation, reconsideration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth

Tribune Online How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth Nigerian TikToker, Bankole Ridwan Ishola, popularly known as Bankyroy, recently lost his wife to the cold hands of death shortly after she gave birth to their first child. How amputee TikToker Bankyroy lost ‘solaceful wife’ to death during childbirth Tribune Online

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65 h. ago French Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Patients Sounds Defiant Ahead Of Trial

Frederic Pechier is accused of triggering heart attacks in child and adult patients in an alleged attempt to show off his resuscitation skills and discredit co-workers. The post French Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Patients Sounds Defiant Ahead Of Trial appeared first on Channels Television.

Science

3 d. ago Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery Bauchi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free antenatal care and drugs for pregnant women and children under the age of Bauchi govt reiterates commitment to quality healthcare delivery Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Bala gifts UNICEF N300m to fight malnutrition among children in Bauchi

Governor Bala Muhammed Abdulkadir of Bauchi State has donated a sum of N300million to the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF) read more Bala gifts UNICEF N300m to fight malnutrition among children in Bauchi

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3 d. ago I don’t care about top 3, I’m a queen on my own — Tiwa Savage

Tribune Online I don’t care about top 3, I’m a queen on my own — Tiwa Savage Nigerian superstar, Tiwa Savage, has boldly inserted herself into the ongoing debate over who the “Top 3” music stars in the Nigerian music industry are, declaring that she cares little for the rankings. Performing before a packed audience at her London concert yesterday, the Afrobeats queen addressed the chatter with characteristic sass and authority. In […] I don’t care about top 3, I’m a queen on my own — Tiwa Savage Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges

• No child was sold, baby in our custody –Commissioner • AIG probes cops, couple, NSCDC officers, ministry officials   From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The alleged exchange of a new born baby for N25 million or N700,000 at the police clinic of the Ebonyi State police command, Abakaliki the state capital has remained a subject […] The post Controversy lingers over alleged sale of new baby: Police officers, ministry officials sold my baby for N25m, gave me N700,000, woman alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Events

4 d. ago NMA Warns Against Unfair Trial Of Members Over Mother, Child’s Death

The Akwa Ibom State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned against rushing to conclusions over a recent maternal death at the General Hospital, Ikot Ekpene local government area of the State. Disturbed by incessant cases of maternal and infants’ death in births’ complications, the NMA in the State had embarked on sensitisation […]

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4 d. ago Jim Iyke warns parents against neglecting African cultural values in child upbringing

Tribune Online Jim Iyke warns parents against neglecting African cultural values in child upbringing I feel bad for people who have totally removed the African background from the upbringing of their children... Jim Iyke warns parents against neglecting African cultural values in child upbringing Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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5 d. ago Closeup Partners Influencers To Drive Youth Confidence Campaign

Oral care brand Closeup has unveiled a new youth-focused initiative tagged Closer Is Better, aimed at promoting confidence, self-expression and connection among young Nigerians. The campaign, launched at an Influencer Briefing Session held recently at the Balmoral Event Centre, Oregun-Ikeja, Lagos, seeks to reposition the brand as more than just a toothpaste but as a […]

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5 d. ago Family releases statement on cause of Peju Ogunmola son’s death

The family of veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has issued a formal statement clarifying the cause of death of her only child, Ayomikun, and refuting viral rumours that he died in a bathroom accident in the UK. Following the death of the young man, the Nigerian film industry went into grief. Following his death, several […] The post Family releases statement on cause of Peju Ogunmola son’s death appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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