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UNICEF Reports Only 30 Percent of Nigerian Infants Exclusively Breastfed
UNICEF has reported that only three in 10 Nigerian infants are exclusively breastfed, prompting an urgent call for greater support from employers, families, and healthcare providers to improve child health outcomes.
Benue State health commissioner demands faster progress on primary healthcare renovations
Benue State Commissioner Dr. Paul Ogwuche has ordered contractors to expedite the delayed renovation of six Primary Health Care centers, demanding that all work meet strict quality standards by July 2026.
A Rare Connection: Messi and Yamal Meet in World Cup Final
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in the World Cup final, bookending a journey that began with a 2007 charity photoshoot when Yamal was just an infant.
UNICEF Clarifies Origins of Viral Photos Featuring Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal
UNICEF confirms that viral photos of Lionel Messi bathing a young Lamine Yamal were taken during a 2007 charity campaign, as the two prepare to meet in the 2026 World Cup final.
FC Barcelona unveils the story behind the viral Messi and Lamine Yamal photograph
FC Barcelona reveals that a famous 2008 photograph of Lionel Messi holding an infant Lamine Yamal resulted from a charity calendar campaign for UNICEF.
WHO and UNICEF Report: 13.5 Million Children Missed Vaccines in 2025
WHO and UNICEF report that 13.5 million infants went unvaccinated in 2025, citing conflict and systemic issues as major barriers to global immunisation progress.
Kebbi State Government Debunks Report on Child Mortality Statistics
Kebbi State officials have formally dismissed a report linked to MSF regarding child mortality, citing the use of outdated, inaccurate data that fails to reflect current healthcare improvements.
Adamawa launches catch-up vaccination drive for missed childhood doses
Adamawa State and UNICEF are collaborating on a catch-up vaccination initiative funded by the Republic of Korea to reach children who missed their routine immunizations.
A New Beginning: How Osun’s Vocational Training Empowers Out-of-School Youth
A vocational centre in Osun State is helping out-of-school youth find financial independence and renewed hope through free skills training and digital education.
Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Ebola virus has infected over 1,000 individuals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with health officials warning that the current trajectory could mirror the devastating 2014-2016 West African epidemic.