Category: Humanitarian
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BRICON FOUNDATION DONATES BREAST PROSTHESES, MASECTOMY BRAS TO CANCER SURVIVORS
The BRICON Foundation has donated 600 breast prostheses and 300 mastectomy bras to breast cancer survivors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), as part of activities marking its 10th anniversary. The foundation’s Co-Founder, Abigail Simon-Hart, who is also a breast cancer survivor, said the intervention was designed to help women rebuild their confidence…
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LIONS DISTRICT EARMARKS 100 MILLION NAIRA FOR DIABETES PROGRAMME, TARGETS 10,000 BENEFICIARIES
Lions Clubs International District 404B4 has earmarked 100 million naira for a diabetes intervention programme targeting 10,000 beneficiaries during the 2026/2027 service year. The District Governor, Mrs Patience Ngene, announced the initiative on Saturday in Lagos while unveiling her leadership team and agenda. She said the programme would give priority to children living with diabetes,…
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KANO WEDS 1,500 COUPLES, SUPPORTS WIDOWER WHO LOST WIFE AND SIX CHILDREN
The Kano State Government has conducted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples as part of an initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, strengthening families and easing the financial burden of marriage. The symbolic ceremony, held at the Emir’s Palace in Kano on Friday, was presided over by the state Chief Imam, Prof. Sani Zahradeen, with…
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NAPTIP URGES JOURNALISTS TO STRENGTHEN REPORTING ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has called on journalists to intensify responsible reporting on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and human trafficking to promote accountability and protect vulnerable groups. Speaking at a media workshop in Abuja, NAPTIP said ethical and investigative journalism is critical to exposing criminal networks, challenging…
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AFRICA CDC, WHO CALL FOR COMMUNITY-LED ACTION AS DRC EBOLA OUTBREAK ESCALATES
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have called for urgent community-led action to contain the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Following a joint high-level mission to Uganda and the DRC, the agencies urged stronger case detection, contact tracing, treatment…
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FIRST LADY EMPOWERS 1,000 PETTY TRADERS IN ILE-IFE WITH 50 MILLION NAIRA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday July 29, disbursed 50 million naira to 1,000 petty traders in Ile-Ife, Osun, under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The empowerment programme, held at Kensington Hall, Ooni’s Palace, Ile-Ife, provided 50,000 naira each to the beneficiaries to support and expand their businesses. Represented by Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, the…
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SWEDISH ENVOY, EDUCATION ADVOCATES SEEK LIFELINE FOR SCHOOL SERVING UNDERSERVED CHILDREN
The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Anna Westerholm, and education advocates have called for urgent support for the Not Forgotten Initiative (NFI) School in Abuja, urging government, donors and private organisations to help secure a permanent home for the learning centre. The appeal follows an eviction notice that has cast uncertainty over the future of the…
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FIRST LADY DONATES ₦2BN TO BOOST AKWETE WEAVING INDUSTRY IN ABIA
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦2 billion to the Abia State Government to support the development of the renowned Akwete weaving industry, a centuries-old handwoven textile tradition indigenous to Akwete community in Ukwa East Local Government Area. Speaking during a visit to Aba, the First Lady said the fund would help develop…
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EX-CORRECTIONS SPOKESMAN URGES STATES TO ADOPT NON-CUSTODIAL SENTENCES TO EASE PRISON OVERCROWDING
A former spokesperson of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), Dr Francis Enobore, has urged state governments to adopt more non-custodial measures to address overcrowding in correctional centres nationwide. Enobore said recent data showing that most inmates are being held for state-related offences highlights the need for state authorities to accelerate justice delivery and make greater…
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PETER OBI MARKS 65TH BIRTHDAY WITH CALL FOR SERVICE, DONATES 10 MILLION NAIRA TO RURAL HOSPITAL
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has marked his 65th birthday with a call for Nigerians to prioritise service to humanity over lavish celebrations. He said birthdays should be moments of thanksgiving, reflection and renewed commitment to improving the lives of others. In a statement issued on Sunday July 19,…
