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Samuel Diminas celebrates 50 years of impact
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (161+ words) Saturday, June 27, 2026 27 June 2026 2: 33 am WAT Today, as CEO of Westpaq Group, he oversees major energy developments. His journey extends beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. It is a story of resilience, leadership, continuous learning, and the ability to remain steady under…...
How govt should handle exposure of minors to social media
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (1211+ words) Saturday, June 27, 2026 27 June 2026 2: 22 am WAT From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi; Tony John, Port Harcourt; Noah Ebije, Kaduna;" Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa; Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin and Okey Sampson, Umuahia According to research, social media platforms expose young people to cyber bullying and online…...
We've faced trying times since losing our husbands
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (1417+ words) Saturday, June 27, 2026 27 June 2026 2: 05 am WAT June 23 is set aside globally as International Widows Day." On that day this week, they gathered in Ikeja, Lagos in their numbers. They came from different parts of the country " Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Osun, Ekiti,…...
Jubilation in Enugu community as Traditional Ruler's daughter donates vehicle to hospital
1+ week, 2+ day ago (772+ words) 16 June 2026 3: 35 am WAT From Felix Ikem, Nsukka The vehicle was formally presented to members of the hospital's Board of Trustees by HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu and subsequently handed over to the hospital management by Mrs Roseline Ezeugwu, secretary of the…...
FG reviews child protection policies, rights reports
1+ week, 3+ day ago (810+ words) 16 June 2026 4: 32 am WAT The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of Nigeria's child protection framework, including the 19-year-old National Child Policy and outstanding international child rights reports. The exercise seeks to strengthen protections nationwide. The review is taking place…...
UNICEF, LASUBEB advocate safe play, inclusive learning for every child
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (681+ words) 12 June 2026 9: 15 am WAT The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) have called for stronger investments in safe play spaces, early childhood development and inclusive education, stressing that every child deserves the opportunity…...
Bovi opens up on marriage struggles, backs divorce as healthy option
2+ week, 3+ day ago (397+ words) 09 June 2026 2: 44 pm WAT Nigerian comedian and actor Bovi Ugboma has shared his views on marriage and divorce, saying he believes ending an unhealthy union can sometimes be the best outcome for those involved. Speaking during a recent appearance on The…...
Illegal maternity clinic shut down in Cross River over patient's death
2+ week, 5+ day ago (403+ words) Monday, June 8, 2026 08 June 2026 2: 58 am WAT From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Government has shut an illegal clinic and maternity over the death of a patient after surgery. Safe Hand's Maternity Clinic was sealed by the Cross River State Task…...
You Tuber, wife spark controversy after terminating pregnancy over diagnosis
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (369+ words) 05 June 2026 5: 29 pm WAT Popular You Tuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife, Ashley, have triggered widespread debate online after revealing they ended a pregnancy following a prenatal diagnosis of Trisomy 21, commonly known as Down syndrome. Ridgway made the disclosure via Instagram…...
Media coalition moves against maternal deaths
3+ week, 2+ day ago (520+ words) Thursday, June 4, 2026 04 June 2026 1: 17 am WAT Health journalists in Lagos have launched a renewed accountability campaign aimed at tackling the information gaps, policy failures and service delivery challenges contributing to maternal and child deaths across the state. The Lagos State Unified…...