By: Harriet Ijeomah In a bold call for systemic change, Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, founder of the Jude and Juliana Foundation, emphasized the urgent need to tackle unemployment from its roots by addressing the psychological and socio-economic triggers driving youth restiveness in Nigeria. Dr. Amadi made this passionate appeal during his keynote address at the […]
In a major drive to fight youth unemployment and societal decay in Nigeria, the Prof. Uzoma Foundation for Justice and Equity (PUFJE) empowered 1,000 young people across Imo State during its 4th Annual Public Lecture and Founder’s Birthday Celebration. The event, themed “Youth Development and Nation Building,” was held on April 26, 2025, and attracted […]
By: Faith Akumegbulem In a bold move to combat the growing threat of misinformation and disinformation, the Imo State Government, in collaboration with Africa Check, organized a seminar titled “Intergenerational Dialogue: Amplifying Youth Voices and Accelerating Action Against Misinformation and Disinformation.” The event brought together key stakeholders, including legal experts, media professionals, and public […]
Max Air is set to resume domestic flight operations following approval from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), ending a 90-day suspension imposed over safety concerns. In a statement released on Monday, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, confirmed that the airline successfully completed an economic and safety audit, paving the […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to integrate malaria vaccines into their childhood immunization programs by the end of 2025. This milestone could significantly reduce malaria-related deaths among children. WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, shared this update on Monday during a virtual media briefing on global […]
In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
In a bid to end the persistent threat of sit-at-home orders in Imo State, the state’s police command, alongside the military, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, Immigration, and FRSC, has ramped up security operations across the state. This joint security effort aims to eliminate any disruption to daily life caused by threats, particularly outside the state’s capital, […]
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 fatalities from the recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, shared the update in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Benin City. He also revealed that three cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) had been […]
The Federal Government, alongside the Bayelsa State government, has joined forces with Zipline, a global leader in drone technology and logistics, to enhance the state’s medical supply chain. The partnership was announced in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday, following the official commissioning of a cutting-edge Zipline distribution centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State’s capital. […]
Nigeria’s education sector has been in the spotlight following recent policy shifts and revelations of corruption in teacher recruitment. The federal government’s proposal to transition from the 9-3-4 system to a 12-4 model has sparked discussions about the future of education in the country. At the same time, a shocking discovery in Nasarawa State has […]
