Senate to FG, security agencies: Deploy all resources to rescue kidnapped school children
The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by terrorists in Oyo and Borno states.
Femessence Nigeria targets period poverty with continuous sanitary pad support model in schools
By Esther Onyegbula Femessence Nigeria has unveiled the Femessence Menstrual Pink Box Project, a sustainable menstrual health initiative designed to provide continuous access to sanitary products and menstrual education for schoolgirls in rural communities. The project was unveiled at Community High Secondary School, Nsugbe, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, as part of […]
Blooming Greens School urges FG to rescue abducted pupils, teachers
Blooming Greens School, Yaba, Lagos, has called on the Federal Government to urgently secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country, warning that growing insecurity is undermining effective learning.
UBA’s Alawuba, ex-UI VC Olayinka to lead speakers at Falore’s 70th birthday symposium
By Esther Onyegbula Mind Builders School, one of Nigeria’s leading private educational institutions, is set to celebrate its founder, Mrs. Bolajoko Falore, as she marks her 70th birthday and 50 years of service to the teaching profession with a maiden Annual Symposium scheduled for June 20, 2026, in Lagos. The symposium, organised by the Trustees […]
Greenwich shareholders commend performance at maiden AGM
By Peter Egwuatu Shareholders of Greenwich Holdings Limited have commended the board and management for the company’s strong financial performance in 2025 and successful transition into a financial holding company. According to a statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ozena Utulu, at the company’s maiden Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos, shareholders approved […]
When technology fails or tempts you to stop thinking, by Ruth Oji
Three weeks ago, a PhD candidate defended her dissertation over Zoom with audio so bad it sounded like she was speaking from inside a washing machine. The connection kept cutting out. Her microphone crackled. Background noise bled through constantly. What happened, you think? She got through it brilliantly. Because she’d structured her argument so clearly—problem, […]
Zamfara transforming education through school meals — IFPRI, WFP
On the education front, Governor Lawal also received accolades from international stakeholders. On February 2026, a joint team from International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the World Food Programme (WFP), alongside government partners from Nigeria’s National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP), visited Zamfara.
Lawal’s vision, courage truly inspiring — UNICEF
On December 13, 2025, Zamfara state was named the best-performing state in primary healthcare delivery in the north-west geopolitical zone.
Governor Lawal’s giant strides unprecedented — BON
The accolades for the Zamfara Rescue Mission didn’t only come from notable individuals, as corporate organizations have also appreciated the governor’s zeal in making Zamfara great again.
With people like Governor Lawal, we can address insecurity — CDS Oluyede
On April 21, 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, commended Dauda Lawal, the Zamfara governor, for his “uncommon” support for military operations in the state.
UN willing to be a genuine partner to Zamfara — Deputy Secretary General
On April 10, 2026, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, led a a UN team to Zamfara state comprising the UNDP Country Representative, Elsie Attafuah; the Country Head, UNODC, Cheikh Toure; Country Head, UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed; Country Head, IOM, Sharon Dimanche; Country Head, UNHCR, Arjun Jain; Country Head, UNAIDS, Krittayawan Boonto; and Country Head, UNFPA, Francis Kuawu.
