Abuja: World Refugee Day, celebrated every June 20, is dedicated to refugees around the world. The day was first observed globally in 2001 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1951 UN Convention relating to the Status of Refugees. Originally known as Africa Refugee Day, it was designated as an international day by the United […]
Day: June 22, 2025
Nigeria’s Urgent Battle Against Sickle Cell Disease: Strategies for Change
Abuja: Each year, the globe commemorates World Sickle Cell Day (WSCD) on June 19, an event to raise awareness about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), one of the most common hereditary blood disorders in the world. The theme of the global observance for 2025 is ‘Global Action, Local Impact: Empowering Communities for Effective Self-Advocacy’, resonating across […]
World’s Longest Hairdressing Marathon Record Holder, T-Jos Secures Ighalo’s Support
Abuja: Nigerian barber Joshua Aiyenuro, known as T-Jos, who completed the Guinness World Record for the Longest Hairdressing Marathon, has gained Super Eagles star Odion Ighalo’s support for his youth empowerment initiative. According to News Agency of Nigeria, T-Jos accomplished the marathon, which lasted 154 hours from June 10 to June 17, and met with […]
Nigeria Faces Healthcare Crisis as Nurses Leave En Masse
Abuja: Nigeria, like many other African countries, is suffering a flight of talent from its fragile healthcare sector as richer countries woo underpaid but skilled professionals. The nation’s nursing workforce is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis, one that has profound implications for public health systems, economies, and the future of healthcare. Nurses, essential […]
Civil Service Reforms Attributed to Tinubu’s Policies by Walson-Jack
Abuja: Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack, has credited achievements in the Nigerian civil service to policy support, strategic direction, and encouragement from President Bola Tinubu. Walson-Jack made the remarks on Sunday at a thanksgiving service to commemorate the 2025 Civil Service Week, at the Family Worship Centre, Wuye, […]