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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Charges, To Be Deported to Nigeria

Timothy Omotoso set to be deported to Nigeria from South Africa though acquitted of all charges levelled against him for the past eight years.

The Dark Reality of Domestic Violence in Nigeria

Domestic violence in Nigeria affects a significant portion of the population, with 30 percent of women aged 15-49 experiencing physical violence and 68 percent facing various forms of abuse. 

Minister Reports 24,720 Gender-Violence Cases in Month

Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, announced that between September and October 3,...

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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.

Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.