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Advocates Push Humane Prison Reforms in Nigeria

Nigerian stakeholders demand correctional reforms focusing on mental health, education, and rehabilitation to restore inmate dignity and reduce reoffending rates nationwide.

NCoS Gives 24 Ex-Offenders Life Skills Starter Packs

Nigerian Correctional Service empowers 24 ex-offenders with vocational starter packs to ease reintegration. Initiative supports gender equality during 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well

Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.

Miwa Olorunfemi's Journey to Nollywood Fame

Discover how Miwa Olorunfemi rose from TV series Halita to become a Nollywood star, fashion model, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate. Learn about her career and personal life.

Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap

Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.

FG, CSOs Launch Mental Health Reform in Prisons

Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.

Drug-Influenced Man Commits Suicide in Ilorin Well

Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef Seriki-Sanma, under drug influence, jumps into well and dies. Family reveals suicide attempts and rescue efforts failed. Read full details.

Man commits suicide in Kwara domestic well

Tragedy strikes Ilorin as 31-year-old Abdullateef jumps into domestic well. Fire Service recovers body, urges mental health vigilance. Read full details.

Reset Your Mindset for Success - Expert Guide 2025

Discover practical strategies to transform your mindset from scarcity to possibility. Learn how changing your thinking can unlock greater success in life and business. Start your transformation today!

Ogun Judiciary Decongests Sagamu Correctional Centre

Ogun State Judiciary announces special intervention from Nov 24-Dec 5, 2025 to decongest Sagamu Correctional Centre through accelerated hearings and case reviews. Learn how this initiative enhances justice delivery.

UNILAG VC Seeks Mental Health in Pharmacy Curriculum

UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola advocates integrating mental health literacy into pharmacy education to address Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. Learn how pharmacists can transform care.

Lagos trains health workers on SGBV forensic care

Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained senior doctors and health workers on forensic evidence collection and timely clinical management for SGBV survivors to strengthen justice delivery and survivor-centred care.

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