Be guardians of children’s dignity, don’t traumatize them with your reports – UNICEF tells journalists
The UNICEF has called on journalists to handle stories involving children with care and responsibility. The agency warned that insensitive reporting can harm children and affect their well-being. UNICEF stressed that children’s dignity must always come first, especially when covering sensitive issues like abuse, conflict, or poverty. It urged media professionals to avoid exposing identities […]
Sustained investment yielding results in Jigawa basic education – Gov Namadi
Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has said steady funding and support for the education sector are beginning to show clear results, especially at the basic education level. He made this known while presiding over a Basic Education Stakeholders’ Roundtable Meeting held at the Government House in Dutse, where progress in the sector was reviewed. The […]
Out-of-school children, cultural barriers ‘hurting’ Northern Nigeria — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised fresh concerns over the growing number of out-of-school children in Northern Nigeria, warning that poverty, insecurity and long-standing cultural practices are still denying millions their right to education. Despite years of intervention and progress, the agency says too many children remain excluded from learning, with their talents […]
Experts warn as Katsina’s child hunger, deaths nine times higher than Gaza
A new report from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed a heartbreaking reality in Katsina State—652 young children died from hunger-related illnesses in the first six months of 2025. Shockingly, this number is far greater than that of Gaza, even though Katsina is not a conflict zone. UNICEF reported that in Gaza, child hunger deaths […]
‘I didn’t demarket Nigeria, I said the truth – Peter Obi replies Sanwo-Olu
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has responded to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and others who criticized him for allegedly painting Nigeria in a bad light. Obi recently spoke at Johns Hopkins University in the U.S., where he explained how Nigeria’s economy has declined over the past 25 years. He […]
Establish school safety task force – Ex-Army chief Buratai tells Nigerian Govt
A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has urged the Nigerian government to set up a school safety task force to protect students. Speaking at the 2025 International Hybrid Conference organized by the Faculty of Education, Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Buratai emphasized the need for stronger security measures in schools. […]
UNICEF Nurse, Held Captive by Boko Haram for Six Years, Escapes
In a rare and heartwarming turn of events, Alice Loksha, a 42-year-old nurse, has escaped after being held captive by Boko Haram for six years. Loksha was kidnapped in 2018 while working at a UNICEF office in Kala Balge, Borno State, a region heavily affected by Boko Haram’s insurgency. Her escape, confirmed by Major General […]
WHO Announces Cholera Resurgence in Several Regions
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in cholera cases in various parts of the world. Since the beginning of the year, nearly 195,000 cases and over 1,900 deaths have been recorded in 24 countries. WHO made this announcement on Thursday, June 20. The statement revealed that the Eastern Mediterranean Region has the […]