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Foundation seeks early care for children living with scoliosis

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Early medical intervention is critical for managing scoliosis, as delays due to stigma, spiritual misconceptions, or cost severely worsen outcomes. The condition, a physical spinal deformity often of unknown cause, is not a spiritual attack and requires professional healthcare—not traditional healers—to avoid risks like paralysis. Successful management, including bracing for moderate cases, is achievable, allowing individuals to live full lives, but systemic challenges like scarce resources and personnel hinder care. This underscores an urgent need for public awareness to combat stigma

Defence/Security

Ondo: Police intensify manhunt for abductors, rescue victim

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Ondo State Police successfully rescued a kidnap victim through a swift, coordinated response with military support, though the six armed perpetrators remain at large after stealing cash, electronics, and a vehicle. This incident underscores the persistent threat of organized kidnapping and robbery in the region, despite official assurances of a robust security posture. The outcome highlights a critical gap between successful victim recovery and the actual apprehension of criminals, revealing ongoing challenges in preventative policing. Ultimately, public vigilance and cooperation are emphasized as essential, as security

Education

Katsina, UNICEF begin Almajiri school census

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Katsina State, in partnership with UNICEF, has launched a comprehensive census of its traditional Almajiri and Islamiyya schools to transform this culturally significant education system through data-driven policy. This initiative aims to address systemic challenges by collecting detailed data on enrollment, infrastructure, and livelihoods to guide targeted reforms that modernize education while preserving its religious heritage. The state recognizes the system’s historical value in producing leaders but acknowledges that modern pressures have strained its traditional support structures. The ultimate goal is to leverage this

Culture & Tourism

Thousands of Gombe youth ascend Bima Hill in dazzling festival kick-off.

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A community-led cultural festival in Gombe State successfully merged heritage preservation with tangible social impact, mobilizing thousands of youths in a symbolic hill climb to foster unity. Beyond the cultural events, the initiative delivered direct community value through a free medical outreach treating hundreds for various ailments and facilitating critical National Identity Number registrations. This model demonstrates how local cultural programs can be strategically expanded into platforms for holistic community development, addressing health, civic engagement, and social cohesion simultaneously. The festival’s integrated approach offers a replic

General News

Lawyer urges parents to monitor children’s social media exposure

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A legal expert warns that passive parental oversight is enabling children to uncritically adopt harmful social media trends as acceptable behavior, mistaking online personas for real-life norms. The core risk is that this exposure, without active guidance, leads to moral and societal harm by eroding foundational values. Parents are urged to move beyond mere supervision to actively instilling discipline and character through attentive upbringing and correction. Ultimately, the article concludes that overindulgence without these intentional efforts undermines both child development and long-term

Community

Restoring hope: Foundation brings Christmas joy to girls at Lagos Juvenile Home

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The Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation (TAF) strategically pivots its annual Christmas outreach to focus on a critically overlooked demographic: girls in a juvenile correctional facility, aiming to restore their hope and self-worth through emotional connection, not just material gifts. This targeted intervention highlights a unique insight that systemic support must extend to children within the justice system, where stigma is high and morale is low. The foundation’s model combines festive joy with practical empowerment tools like journals and motivational books, demonstrating a holistic

Economy/Business

Government-led reforms support MSMEs amid cost pressures

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Nigeria’s economy in 2025 achieved a fragile stabilization, with GDP growth reaching ~4% due to government reforms like subsidy removal and exchange-rate realignment, which boosted oil production and investor confidence. However, this macroeconomic progress starkly contrasts with severe on-the-ground realities, as businesses and households grapple with crippling inflation, high costs, and insecurity, forcing many into mere survival mode. A critical insight is that this currency devaluation, while painful domestically, is creating a potential silver lining

Environment

Anambra community begs government to tackle erosion displacing residents

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A severe gully erosion crisis in Anambra’s Enugwu-Nanka community has already displaced over 200 families, destroyed billions in property, and consumed vast farmlands, with the threat expanding to neighboring villages. Despite local self-help efforts like tree planting and drainage construction, the scale of environmental degradation far exceeds community capacity, demanding urgent external intervention. The situation presents a critical test for government and international agencies, like the World Bank, to implement large-scale, sustainable solutions to prevent further socio-economic

General News

Cleric urges leaders to reject corruption

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A Nigerian cleric asserts that authentic leadership requires a fundamental shift from viewing discipline as a personal virtue to recognizing it as a non-negotiable governance mechanism for prioritizing public welfare. He argues that systemic corruption and moral failure directly erode public trust and are the primary barriers to national development, not merely ethical lapses. The core conclusion is that leadership is a chance-granted privilege demanding humility and accountability, where financial integrity and ethical conduct are practical tools for service, not optional ideals. Ultimately, this

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