SCI
6 Nov
Save the Children International (SCI) has raised concern over the recent disclosure that one million children would be malnourished by April 2025 if urgent actions are not taken.
18 Sep 2024
Save the Children International (SCI) has raised concerns that over 150,000 children were displaced as a result of the floods in Borno and are taking shelter in 26 Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state.
2 Aug 2024
Save the Children International (SCI) has warned that the donation of unregulated breast milk substitutes, coupled with lack of access to clean water, places infants and young children at higher risk of malnutrition and mortality during emergency situations. They stressed that investment in breastfeeding to address these inequalities is vital and can help reduce social…
Latest
30 mins ago
The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has re-emphasised that restructuring is the most potent instrument to tackle the socio-political and economic challenges bedeviling the country. The foremost Yoruba group, which also frowned at the resurgence of kidnapping and banditry in the country, particularly in Yorubaland, demands immediate action, noting that the issue of state police must…
1 hour ago
Nollywood actress and producer, Rita Dominic, has showered praise on her colleague, Nancy Isime, for her character and values, saying the people who raised her did a fantastic job. Rita made the remark on her X page (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of Monday, April 7, 2024. According to the 49-year-old screen icon, Nancy…
2 hours ago
Depositors of N5m and above in the revoked Heritage Bank have sent a save-our-souls plea to President Bola Tinubu to prevail on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide immediate bailout funds to the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to ensure the swift and full reimbursement of all depositors affected by the liquidation of…
2 hours ago
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Jaja was arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others…
2 hours ago
Veteran actor Ramsey Nouah has said he is still very much relevant in romantic movie roles and has not been pushed aside by younger Nollywood actors. The 54-year-old film star made this statement on Sunday, April 6, 2024, during a live conversation with content creator Enioluwa Adeoluwa at the premiere of Radio Voice in Lagos.…
3 hours ago
There has been confusion among Nigerians over the implications of Saudi Arabia's recent visa restrictions as some expressed fear that the new policy may affect participation in the 2025 Hajj. The Saudi government, in a notice widely circulated by Gulf-based media, announced a temporary suspension of short-term visa issuance to nationals from 14 countries, including…
3 hours ago
Nollywood actor and action star, Sylvester Madu, has denied claims that he sells okrika (second-hand clothes), two years after he was seen in a viral video displaying clothes on the floor in a market. The 50-year-old actor, also known by fans as Shina Rambo, made this clarification during a recent interview with media personality Patience…
4 hours ago
Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana (SAN), has asked the Federal Government to fish out the culprits involved in the sporadic attacks and barbaric killing of innocent people in Benue and Plateau states and other states of the federation. He said the Federal Government owes the Nigerian people a duty to fish out the culprits…
4 hours ago
The pan-Yoruba political organisation, Afenifere, on Monday called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to collaborate with state governors to confront security challenges plaguing the country. Afenifere also called on the Federal Government and security agencies to redesign the security architecture so that those in charge of security would identify the causes of…
5 hours ago
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on the government and civil society to work together to bring down the high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality in the country. WHO Country Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Molumbo, who made the call during a walk to mark World Health Day in Abuja, described as…