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July 29, 2026

UNICEF, Nigerian military move to strengthen child protection during operations

Mr Hedima said children remained the most vulnerable victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crises.

Troops and UNICEF logo
July 29, 2026

NEMA sensitises stakeholders to flood management

Ms Wanna decried that climate change had increased the frequency and intensity of flooding.

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
July 29, 2026

FG, ECOWAS renew commitment to regional health security

Mr Diarrassouba warned that misinformation and rumours often spread faster than disease outbreaks.

ECOWAS
July 29, 2026

Veterinarian warns Borno residents against dog bites

Mr Pola urged pet owners to ensure that their dogs and cats were vaccinated regularly against rabies.

Dog
July 29, 2026

Criminologist urges increased investment in security technology to tackle crime

Mr Amusa said early warning systems involve risk identification, surveillance, threat analysis and timely dissemination of intelligence.

Drones, surveillance aircraft.
July 29, 2026

UNESCO urges collective commitment to bolster Nigeria’s democracy

Mr Sanga reiterated the need for capacity building, ethical leadership and lasting partnerships.

UNESCO
July 29, 2026

NUJ, NAN seek robust INEC-media partnership ahead of 2027

Mr Ali described the event as a demonstration of the agency’s commitment to credible elections.

NUJ logo used to illustrate the story
July 29, 2026

I asked for this job; opposition candidates who will unseat me in 2027 will try, says Tinubu

Mr Tinubu defended the integrity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, stating that the commission does not intimidate candidates.

Tinubu assures Catholic leaders
July 29, 2026

Hajj 2027: Kano pilgrims board fixes September 25 deadline

The director-general of the board, Abubakar Ibrahim-Matawalle, gave the warning in a statement by the board’s spokesman, Sulaiman Dederi, on Wednesday in Kano.

Hajj pilgrims
July 29, 2026

Gov Makinde names Adeniran APM presidential campaign coordinator

Governor Seyi Makinde has named Nureni Adeniran, chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), as his presidential campaign coordinator.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)