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Father's Day: Anglican Archbishop Enjoins fathers to raise Godly children
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (348+ words) By: Chris Irekamba Date: 20 June 2026 4: 00am WAT The Archbishop of Ecclesiastical Province of Aba and Bishop, Diocese of Isiala Ngwa South Church of Nigeria(Anglican Communion), The Most Rev. Isaac Chijioke Nwaobia has reminded Christian fathers of their sacred responsibility of…...
Saudi Arabia strengthens humanitarian support with 24, 302 food baskets for Nigerians
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (492+ words) By: Charles Akpeji Date: 19 June 2026 2: 05pm WAT The Federal Government says the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 24, 302 food baskets to vulnerable households across five states in Nigeria. The Director-General of…...
Chimamanda Adichie opens up on painful loss of Nkanu
1+ week, 6+ day ago (670+ words) By: Oluyemi Ogunseyin Date: 13 June 2026 7: 15pm WAT Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie, has once again lamented the death of her son, Nkanu Adichie-Esege, saying "losing Nkanu has shattered our lives. Adichie expressed sadness over the death of her son in a…...
NACA reviews gender, human rights framework to protect vulnerable populations in Ebonyi
1+ week, 6+ day ago (650+ words) By: Lawrence Njoku Date: 13 June 2026 12: 03pm WAT The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reviewed the gender and human rights response framework in Ebonyi State as part of efforts to strengthen the protection of vulnerable populations, including people…...
North-West governors to scaling up action on child poverty, social protection
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (410+ words) Discover more insights and updates on Marie Claire Written By: Ijeoma Thomas-Odia Published On: 13 Jun 2026 Governors from Nigeria's North-West have committed to concrete, time-bound actions to reduce multidimensional poverty and improve the lives of children and women across the region,…...
Niger conducts basic emergency obstetrics, neonatal care training for health workers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (262+ words) By: Bala Yahaya Date: 9 June 2026 9: 44am WAT The Niger State Primary Health Care Development Agency has conducted a 10-day Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care training for 74 health workers drawn from the 25 local government areas of the state. The training was…...
Organisers cede stage to children at UNICEF Charity Shield Polo tourney
2+ week, 4+ day ago (234+ words) By: Ernest Nzor Date: 9 June 2026 4: 00am WAT Adamu Atta (left); Chairman Access Bank Plc, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime; Group Head, Corporate Communication, Access Holding Plc, Amaechi Okobi; Non-Executive Director, Access Bank Plc. , Omosalewa Fajobi; Group Head, SME Banking Access Bank, Njideka Esomeju;…...
90% of Nigerian children face online risks, advocates warn
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (616+ words) By: Sodiq Omolaoye Date: 5 June 2026 7: 26pm WAT Child rights advocates have raised concerns over the growing exposure of Nigerian children to online dangers, warning that about 90 per cent of children in the country face risks such as cyberbullying, exploitation and exposure…...
"I don't belong to one woman," says Flavour
3+ week, 19+ hour ago (195+ words) Published 5 Jun 2026 Popular Nigerian Afro-highlife singer, Chinedu Okoli, widely known as Flavour N'abania, has addressed concerns regarding his personal life, asserting his independence and refusal to conform to conventional societal expectations. In a recent video broadcast, the artist said, "I…...
Patience, patience and more patience!
3+ week, 1+ day ago (96+ words) Date: 5 June 2026 4: 34am WAT A Muslim woman reads the Quran during prayers on the eve of Eid al-Fitr By Afis A. Oladosu Seek the Almighty's help with patient perseverance and prayer. It is indeed hard except for those who are humble. (Quran…...