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First Lady Seeks End To Obstetric Fistula, Child Marriage
3+ hour, 48+ min ago (236+ words) The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for renewed global action to end obstetric fistula, describing the condition as preventable and treatable. In a message to commemorate the 2026 International Day to End Obstetric Fistula, observed on May 23, the First…...
Mercy Johnson Under Fire Over Costly Menstrual Care Product
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (427+ words) Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has sparked widespread reactions online after being unveiled as brand ambassador for Girls Tag, a menstrual care product said to retail for N25, 000. Girls Tag, described as an all-in-one period care pack designed for girls aged nine…...
FG Expands Maternal Health Programme, Records 79, 000 Emergency Responses
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (608+ words) The Federal Government has expanded its maternal and newborn health programme to 32 states and recorded nearly 79, 000 emergency medical transports nationwide as part of efforts to reduce preventable deaths among women and newborns. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…...
Abia Govt Unveils Ambulance Network For Rural Maternal Care
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) The Abia State Government has launched a Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transport System aimed at reducing maternal and newborn mortality across the state. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya, said the programme aligns with…...
I Made N13m, No Apology Over Cancer Claim " Blessing CEO
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (587+ words) Self-styled relationship and mental health expert Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has said she owes no one an apology over the controversy surrounding her breast cancer disclosure. Responding to calls for an apology from members of the public…...
First Lady Launches Initiative To Boost Menstrual Health
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (325+ words) The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially flagged off the "Flow with Confidence" menstrual hygiene initiative, aimed at promoting menstrual health. Represented by the Wife of the Abia State Governor and State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope…...
FEATURE: Inside AGILE's Push To Redefine Girls' Education In Sokoto
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (885+ words) When the Sokoto State chapter of the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) disclosed the amount that was spent on girls" education in 2025 alone, the figure raised eyebrows. But beyond the numbers lies a deeper story about access,…...