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UNICEF Links Girls’ Education Gaps To Persistent Child Marriage

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that millions of girls remain exposed to child marriage and violence, urging governments to strengthen access to education and protection services. The warning came as the world marked the 2026 International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, with UNICEF highlighting the need to end child...

World Bank Outlines $5.79bn Investment Plan for Nigeria

adminOctober 12, 2026

The World Bank Group has outlined investment initiatives worth up to $5.79 billion across Nigeria’s key economic sectors, with a small-business financing programme projected to support 850,000 direct and indirect jobs. According to The Next Edition, the employment projection is tied to the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria programme, which is expected to...

PDP Moves to Resolve INEC’s Omission of 2027 Candidates

adminOctober 12, 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is engaging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address the omission of some of its candidates from the final list for the 2027 general elections. According to The Next Edition, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday....

Meningitis Survivor Warns Students Against Mistaking Symptoms for Freshers’ Flu

adminOctober 12, 2026

A meningitis survivor has urged university students to seek urgent medical attention when symptoms emerge, warning that mistaking the infection for an ordinary illness could delay diagnosis and put lives at risk. According to The Independent, Sofia Mattacola Westley contracted meningitis at 18 after attending a concert ahead of her planned university studies. She developed...

RCCG Pays Airfare For 318 Nigerians Returning From South Africa

adminOctober 12, 2026

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has financed one-way air tickets for 318 Nigerians returning from South Africa under an arrangement to assist 500 distressed citizens, as the Federal Government continues its evacuation programme amid concerns over xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks. The church provided $265,854 for the initiative, leaving 182 Nigerians yet to benefit...

2027 Polls: Parties Challenge INEC Over Missing Governorship Candidates

adminOctober 12, 2026

Political parties and governorship aspirants have challenged the exclusion of their names from the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) final candidates’ list for the 2027 elections, with some seeking administrative corrections and others considering legal action. The affected parties maintain that some candidates met the requirements for nomination but were left out of the published...

Farage Plans Five-Year Freeze on UK Asylum System

adminOctober 12, 2026

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage plans to suspend the United Kingdom’s asylum system for five years if his party wins power, with proposals to deport people awaiting decisions on their claims and review refugee status granted in recent years. The Independent reported that the plan would affect about 90,000 pending asylum and humanitarian protection appeals....

N33bn Fruit Imports Expose Hurdles Facing Nigerian Farmers

adminOctober 12, 2026

Nigeria imported apples and strawberries worth approximately N33.03 billion in the first half of 2026, as local farmers continue to face inadequate agricultural support and difficulties transporting perishable produce to markets. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), cited by Daily Trust, showed that apple imports accounted for N10.38 billion in the first quarter,...

Tinubu Challenges Presidential Hopefuls To Explain Cost Of Campaign Promises

adminOctober 12, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians seeking elective office to explain how they intend to fund and sustain their campaign promises, warning that postponing the cost of government policies could leave future generations with the burden. According to Northern Nigeria Hub, Tinubu made the remarks in a post on his X account on Sunday, stressing...

Late-Night Eating May Raise Risk of Serious Liver Diseases, Study Warns

adminOctober 11, 2026

A habit many people consider harmless could have implications for long-term liver health, as new research suggests that eating after dinner may be associated with a higher risk of developing serious liver conditions. The study, conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, analysed data from nearly 200,000 adults in the United States and...

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