The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on media outlets and key stakeholders to champion health education and awareness, especially in rural communities, to combat the growing spread of misinformation about polio vaccines and other public health efforts. UNICEF Health Specialist, Dr. Emmanuel Alebiosu, made the appeal on Tuesday at a one-day media dialogue themed “Reporting Polio: Covering Gaps and Milestones,” held in Ilorin, Kwara State. Alebiosu described traditional media as a trustworthy and vital tool in tackling misinformation and disinformation, especially in an age where false narratives quickly circulate via social platforms. He emphasized the need for the media to actively engage communities - not just to...

The Edo State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, wife of music icon Tuface Idibia (2Baba), following allegations of misconduct said to have brought the Assembly into disrepute. This was made known during Tuesday's plenary session,where the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, raised concerns that the lawmaker representing Egor Constituency has been “trending negatively in the media,” stressing the need for accountability. Speaking at the session, the Speaker emphasised the importance of upholding the integrity of the legislative body, noting that public controversies involving members require immediate clarification to protect the image of the House. He directed Hon. Natasha Osawaru...

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on media outlets and key stakeholders to champion health education and awareness, especially in rural communities,...

The Edo State House of Assembly has initiated a probe into Hon. Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, wife of music icon Tuface Idibia (2Baba), following allegations...