Alarmed by the growing incidence of revenge porn, sextortion and the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, the Senate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have called for urgent measures to strengthen Nigeria’s response to image-based sexual abuse and other forms of cyber-interpersonal violence. The call came at a stakeholders’ workshop held in Lagos aimed at developing a comprehensive Nigerian framework to combat intimate image abuse, a form of online violence that experts said is increasingly destroying lives, damaging reputations and leaving victims with severe emotional and psychological scars. Participants at the meeting described the abuse as…
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Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has launched a locally driven nutrition intervention in Kebbi State to tackle rising cases of child malnutrition amid growing concerns over preventable deaths among children under five in north-west Nigeria. The humanitarian organisation announced on Wednesday that the programme, built around the use of Tom Brown, a locally produced complete food supplement, is expected to reach more than 16,000 children suffering from moderate acute malnutrition by the end of 2026. The initiative comes against the backdrop of a sharp rise in severe acute malnutrition cases recorded in Kebbi between 2024…
Former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Femi Pedro, has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Australia, pledging to deepen economic cooperation, boost trade and investment, and strengthen engagement with Nigerians living across Australia and the Pacific region. Pedro officially commenced his diplomatic duties after presenting his Letters of Credence to the Governor-General of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, in a ceremony that marks the beginning of his tenure as Nigeria’s envoy to Australia, with concurrent accreditation to New Zealand, Fiji, Solomon Islands and other Oceanic states. Describing the occasion as more than a ceremonial…
The Ogun State Government and the Nigeria Police Force have intensified efforts to strengthen security across the state, with a renewed focus on tackling cross-border crimes and safeguarding communities, businesses, and critical economic assets. This commitment was reinforced during a strategic security meeting between the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South-West, DIG Fayoade Adegoke, and Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The meeting centered on enhancing collaboration between the state government and security agencies to address emerging security challenges, particularly criminal…
More than four months after the National Sports Commission (NSC) officially inaugurated the Nigeria Federation of American Football (NFAF) as the country’s governing body for the sport, the federation is yet to appear as Nigeria’s recognized member on the official website of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). The NSC formally inaugurated the NFAF in February 2026 following the resolution of internal disputes among stakeholders, with Babajide Akeredolu appointed as the pioneer President of the federation. At the inauguration, the Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, described the creation of the federation as a significant milestone that would…
First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has said children must not be allowed to go hungry, as she unveiled fresh steps by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to expand National Food Banks, nutrition support and community interventions for vulnerable families across the country. She stated this at the 2nd Quarter meeting with wives of state governors on Wednesday, 24 June, 2026, at the State House Abuja, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said the initiative is designed to tackle child malnutrition from the grassroots and ensure that pregnant women and nursing mothers also get support. Senator Oluremi Tinubu disclosed that following the…
First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged girls and young women to dream big, pointing out that vision, discipline and preparation remain vital to success. She made the call at the commemoration of three years of impact of Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI in the Federal Capital Territory. The First Lady encouraged young people, especially girls, to develop a clear sense of purpose. “Dreaming is what keeps any human being going. If you sit and don’t have a dream, a vision of what you want to become, it becomes very…
The Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has called on party members across the state to put the recently concluded primary elections behind them and unite for the task ahead, declaring that the party’s attention is now firmly fixed on the 2027 general elections. Pastor Ojelabi made the call while addressing hundreds of enthusiastic youths from the Badagry Division who converged on the Lagos APC State Secretariat, Acme Road, Ikeja, for the “Thank You, Asiwaju” solidarity rally organised to appreciate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the party for…
The Lagos State Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Acme Road, Ikeja, witnessed a massive turnout on Tuesday, 23 June, 2026, as youths from across the Badagry Division staged a solidarity and appreciation rally in honour of the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The rally, which drew participants from Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Ojo, and Badagry Local Government Areas, transformed the party secretariat into a centre of celebration as the youths commended the party leadership for promoting unity, peace, and internal democracy. Addressing journalists during the event, the leader of the delegation, Comrade…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, 23 June, 2026 urged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote Africa’s collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw materials for the rest of the world. President Tinubu gave the charge while receiving a delegation of AMSG in the State House. AMSG is a forum of Ministers in charge of Mining and Solid Minerals on the continent. The Nigerian leader is the Grand Patron of the group, which is chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals…