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By Ogbonnaya Ikokwu The Straight Child Foundation has said no fewer than 112 children born with clubfoot were enrolled for treatment across 23 specialised clinics in 11 Nigerian states in February. The organisation’s Cast Coordinator, Mr Uchenna Eni, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with Journalists in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, where he presented the foundation’s programme performance report for February. He said the latest data shows that more than 73.8 per cent of the children enrolled were below the age of 12 months, a development health professionals consider crucial for effective correction of the congenital condition. According to…

Tragedy struck Ridawa village in Ghari Local Government Area of Kano State on Wednesday after an excavation pit collapsed, burying an unspecified number of brick workers. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of the day while the victims were digging earth for brick-making. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the workers were inside the pit when it suddenly caved in, trapping many underground. Fears have grown that several of the trapped workers may have died, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Rescue efforts were said to have commenced immediately, with locals and emergency responders battling to reach victims buried…

By Justice Okamgba Smarter management of water resources across the global food system could help feed a projected population of 10 billion people by 2050 while creating nearly 245 million long-term jobs, many of them in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new report released by the World Bank Group. The report, titled Nourish and Flourish: Water Solutions to Feed 10 Billion People on a Livable Planet, said current agricultural water management practices, marked by overuse in some regions and underuse in others, cannot sustainably meet future food demand. Under existing systems, global agriculture can reliably support food production for less…

The two Peoples Democratic Party factions have restarted the faltering peace process ahead of the March 29-30, 2026, national convention being championed by the bloc led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The bloc headed by Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and supported by the party governors confirmed on Wednesday that a fresh reconciliation process aimed at uniting aggrieved factions within the party had commenced. Turaki, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen in Abuja, explained that the reconciliation, which was kick-started on Tuesday night, is yielding some results. He stated, “In obedience to the advisory of the Court…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the full repatriation of export proceeds by International Oil Companies, allowing them to access 100 per cent of their foreign exchange earnings through authorised dealer banks. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the apex bank’s Trade and Exchange Department and published on its website on Wednesday. In the circular signed by the Director, Trade and Exchange Department, Dr Musa Nakorji, the bank said the move forms part of ongoing reforms to improve liquidity and stability in the foreign exchange market. The CBN stated that the decision marks a shift from…

You really had to be there. We’re talking about the Spirit Tunnel on The Jennifer Hudson Show, and the way Jason Derulo moved through it felt like a full performance in motion. The American singer, songwriter and dancer steps into the hallway already in sync with the beat, easing into a confident, rhythmic walk that carries him forward with intention. There’s no rush to it. He settles into the moment, letting each step land before building things up. His look plays its part. An oversized black double-breasted coat with a shearling collar is worn open, leaving his chest tattoos visible,…

Agency Report The National Population Commission has said it registered over 36,000 births in Kano State in nine months of deploying its electronic birth registration system. The Kano State director of NPC, Balarabe Kabir, made this known during a two-day State Refresher Training of Trainers held in Kano. Kabir said the training was organised by the NPC in collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and the National Identity Management Commission, with support from the Government of the Netherlands through the United Nations Children’s Fund. The director said the figure reflects only part of the total number of…

Several pan-Yoruba groups, under the aegis of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements, have warned that Nigeria is entering a new phase of terrorism, alleging that extremist elements with political backing are intensifying attacks across the country as part of a broader agenda to destabilise democracy. The groups, under the umbrella of the Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements, issued the warning in a communiqué at the end of a two-day conference held in Lagos, where they also called on President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to restructure the country before the 2027 presidential elections. The communiqué was signed by…

Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr sitting in a recording studio for their Aye Kan collaboration. Photo Credit: Angélique Kidjo/Instagram Do you know Angélique Kidjo and Ayra Starr have been cooking something in the studio? Don’t worry, this Friday, you get to feast on a single from the duo. Now, the secret is officially out. The five-time Grammy Award winner has confirmed that Ayra Starr is the special guest on her upcoming single, “Aye Kan (Are You Coming Back?)”. She shared the news on social media alongside a glimpse into their studio session, adding that they had “so much fun” putting…

Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has delivered a blunt assessment of Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho after the forward’s latest outing for Celtic, Soccernet.ng reports. Sutton, who scored 63 league goals across six seasons for Celtic, described parts of Iheanacho’s performance as ‘downright lazy’ following the damaging defeat to Dundee United. The Nigerian forward came under heavy scrutiny after Celtic’s 2-0 loss on March 22, a result that has deepened concerns about the club’s faltering title challenge. Iheanacho, who was making his first start since December after struggling with a recurring hamstring injury, appeared short of match sharpness and failed…