Written by Are you a passionate woman researcher committed to addressing women’s health challenges in Africa? Applications are now open for the Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship – 2026 Cohort — a transformative 9-month program designed to equip women scientists with the knowledge, tools, and networks to make data-driven impact in health research. Through this fellowship, 20 early-career women … Continue reading “APPLY: Data Science to Advance Women’s Health (DSAWH) Fellowship – 2026 Cohort”
WACSI is seeking an intern to support the Node’s work. The internship offers an opportunity to enhance civic consciousness and develop professional capacity. The intern will be embedded in WACSI’s core areas of work and contribute to the planning and implementation of activities at WACSI Node Nigeria. The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is … Continue reading “Apply: Next Generation Internship Programme at WACSI”
Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people to help them recover their … Continue reading “Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)”
Written by Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed an army general as prime minister, hoping to quell surging protests against his leadership that have plunged the country into crisis. In the latest days of youth-led marches, security forces dispersed hundreds of demonstrators with tear gas in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, injuring at least one, AFP reporters … Continue reading “Madagascar President Taps General For PM In Bid To Defuse Protests”
The Kwara State Governor has said no council in the state is under siege by bandits. It said that contrary claims were reckless and totally false. “No local government area is under siege in the state. The unfortunate challenges we have had in a few areas do not warrant the wicked escalation and fake … Continue reading “Govt Faults Obi, Says No Kwara LGA Under Siege By Bandits”
US President Donald Trump said Monday that he was “pretty sure” a Gaza peace deal was possible and said Hamas was agreeing to “very important” issues as talks with Israel started. “I have red lines; if certain things aren’t met, we’re not going to do it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when … Continue reading “Hamas ‘Agreeing To Very Important Things’ Says Trump”
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday gave Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu two days to salvage his administration, after the premier resigned following less than a month in office in a move that plunged the country further into a political crisis. Lecornu earlier Monday stepped down just 14 hours after naming his government line-up. But … Continue reading “Macron Offers Outgoing French PM Final Chance To Salvage Govt”
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has invited members of the Council of State and the Police Council to a strategic security meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025. In a statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, the meeting will be held in … Continue reading “SGF Invites Council Of State, Police Council To Security Meeting”
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its State Secretary, Sa’idu Adamu, over alleged gross misconduct and anti-party activities. The decision was taken by the State Working Committee and ratified by the State Executive Committee during a meeting held on Monday at the party’s secretariat in Kaduna. According to … Continue reading “Kaduna PDP Suspends Secretary Over Alleged Anti-party Activities”
Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor, has described the 2022 Abuja–Kaduna train abduction as one of the most difficult periods of his tenure. Irabor, who made a guest appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, said the incident tested the nation’s security apparatus and demanded his full experience as a … Continue reading “Abuja–Kaduna Train Abduction Among My Most Challenging Experiences As CDS — General Irabor”