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Media Identified as Key Driver in Promoting Exclusive Breastfeeding in Nigeria: Experts Highlight Media’s Role in Breastfeeding Advocacy

Abuja: Experts have identified the media as key agents of change responsible for driving the exclusive breastfeeding agenda to success in Nigeria. They emphasized the potential of the media to influence public perception and support for six months of exclusive breastfeeding, similar to their role in the sports sector, thereby ensuring nursing mothers and caregivers […]

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Sexual Reproductive Health Education in Nigeria: A Shared Responsibility

Abuja: In many Nigerian homes, discussions around sex and reproductive health remain taboo. Cultural and religious sensitivities often dictate who is deemed appropriate to educate adolescents on these delicate matters. As a result, many young people are left to navigate the complex terrain of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) on their own. This silence, according […]

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Tinubu Offers Condolences to Ghana Following Fatal Helicopter Crash

Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to President John Mahama and the people of Ghana following a tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of eight Ghanaians, including two ministers. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the crash occurred in Ghana’s southern Ashanti region, resulting in the deaths of all passengers on board. […]

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Soludo to Redesign Igbo-Ukwu Museum to Spotlight Igbo Cultural Heritage

Anambra: Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has announced plans to redesign the Igbo-Ukwu Museum to showcase the rich cultural heritage of the South East. Soludo disclosed this during his recent visit to the Igbo-Ukwu Community in Aguata Local Government Area of the state to inaugurate some projects. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Soludo expressed […]

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Summer Holiday: Parents Prioritise Skills, Rest, Over Academic Classes

Abuja: As Nigerian schools wind down for the long summer holiday, many parents and students are advocating for skill building and rest over academic summer classes. According to News Agency of Nigeria, a cross-section of parents and students said the shift is in recognition of the need for a non-routine, more balanced and reflective approach […]