President Tinubu's government has honoured late Brigadier General Musa Uba and eight other Nigerian Army personnel for gallantry and service. Read about the awards and new initiatives to honour heroes.
Nigerian influencer Priscilla Ojo responds to rumours her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, paid for his 2026 AFRIMA award win for Best Male Artist in Eastern Africa.
A fourth Palestinian infant has died from hypothermia in Gaza this winter, highlighting a dire humanitarian crisis as power cuts cripple hospitals and families struggle in flooded tents.
AIG Margaret Ochalla of FCID Annex Lagos led a compassionate outreach to FMC Yaba and Island Maternity Hospital, donating supplies and settling medical bills for indigent patients.
The Albidairi Foundation from Saudi Arabia has inaugurated a large orphanage and mosque in Kano to tackle out-of-school children. Governor Yusuf calls it a timely intervention. Read more.
The Fatade Idowu Foundation distributed food and supplies to over 300 elderly residents in Boluwaduro LGA, Osun State, easing festive season burdens. Read about this impactful humanitarian gesture.
The Recording Academy will posthumously honour Afrobeat legend Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti with a 2026 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition validates his immense global impact on music and culture. Read more about this historic moment.
Lagos State celebrates public service excellence, awarding Deputy Director Olaosebikan Ebenezer Olajuwon as the 2025 Outstanding Officer. Discover the inspiring story behind the recognition.
Israel revokes licenses of 37 international NGOs in Gaza over security rules, a move the UN says will worsen the humanitarian catastrophe. Read the full story.
Israel moves to ban 37 aid organisations from Gaza for non-compliance with staff disclosure rules, sparking UN and EU criticism. The decision threatens vital food and medical shipments.
Nigeria loses billions in aid as US restructures humanitarian funding, pledging only $2bn to UN for 2026. Health and development programs face severe disruptions. Read the full impact.
The Chief Victor Uwajeh Foundation has secured the release of eight inmates from Ogwashi-Uku prison in Delta State, marking a key step in its community rehabilitation and festive outreach program.
UN reports over 10,000 people displaced in Sudan in just 3 days as violence spreads. The conflict has created the world's largest hunger crisis. Read the full report.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State received the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service, a rare cross-party recognition for his work in education, health, and infrastructure. Read how his performance earned national acclaim.
Montpellier legend and former Ivory Coast head coach Jean-Louis Gasset has passed away at 72. The veteran manager was sacked during AFCON 2023. Read more tributes.
The Jide Akinyemi Foundation distributed food and gifts worth millions to over 5,000 residents across Ekiti's 16 LGAs. The 'Ekiti Christmas Box of Love '25' aims to support vulnerable families and Governor Oyebanji's administration.
Velocity Humanitarian Foundation in Gombe donates 600 bags of rice to CAN for Christmas distribution. The gesture aims to support vulnerable families and promote unity during the festive season.
New research by Kaliyat Gamba links strong community support to better trauma recovery. Her foundation, HHHF, reached hundreds in Abuja on World Mental Health Day 2025. Learn how shared responsibility heals.
Hadiza Aliyu's Foundation distributed food items to over 150 persons with disabilities in Abuja's Karmajiji colony, easing hardship and spreading festive joy. Read about their empowerment mission.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
The Chinese Consulate in Lagos celebrated Christmas with 2,000 children from low-income families, awarding scholarships and showcasing cultural performances. See how this tradition strengthens Nigeria-China ties.
The Federal Government has congratulated INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) on receiving the 'Great Ambassador of the University of Jos' award. Read the full details of this prestigious honour.
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, leader of Nigeria's Islamic Movement, receives the Imam Khomeini World Award in Iran for his advocacy of justice and Islamic values. The Resource Forum hails it as historic.
Northern CAN has distributed rice, beans, and other food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna's Chikun and Kajuru communities. The Christmas intervention aims to ease hardship for victims of banditry, widows, and orphans.
A drone attack on a market in Sudan's North Darfur state killed 10 people, as fighting intensifies and aid workers are evacuated from the famine-hit city of Kadugli. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Nigerian music legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti is posthumously honoured with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026. Discover his enduring legacy and global impact on Afrobeat.
A UN-backed body says Gaza is no longer in famine due to increased aid after the October ceasefire. However, the situation remains fragile and could worsen. Read the full report.
InnerCity Mission for Children marks 20 years by distributing over 13 billion meal packs and launching a global campaign for 20 million acts of kindness. Join the mission to end child hunger.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf honoured with the 2025 Nigeria Excellence Award in Public Service for transformative work in education, health, and urban renewal. Read his full achievements.