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  • Katsina, UNICEF move to count Almajiri and Islamiya pupils—planning bigger education reforms

    Katsina, UNICEF move to count Almajiri and Islamiya pupils—planning bigger education reforms

    Photo Credit: Independent
    2025-12-28 09:00:00

    Figures cited by PUNCH show Katsina State is partnering with UNICEF to conduct a census of Almajiri and Islamiya schools, aiming to establish accurate data for education planning and child-welfare support.

    Officials say the exercise will map enrolment patterns, school distribution, and gaps that have long complicated targeted interventions.

    The initiative is expected to feed into reforms on basic education delivery and social support for vulnerable pupils.

    The Guardian quoted the bureau describing the exercise as “the first step to building a better future.”

    Echotitbits take: Data is the doorway to smarter budgeting—especially for welfare-linked education. Watch whether census outputs become a live registry tied to school feeding, health checks, and conditional support for families.

    Source: Independent — June 27, 2025 (https://independent.ng/unicef-katsina-govt-set-to-count-almajiri-islamiya-schools/)

    Independent June 27, 2025

    UNICEF, Katsina  Govt Set  To Count Almajiri, Islamiya Schools

  • Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Ned Nwoko says court ordered rehab assessment before Regina Daniels can see their children

    Photo credit: The Sun Nigeria(file)
    2025-12-16

    In a statement responding to social media claims about access to his children, Senator Ned Nwoko says a court has set conditions — including drug rehabilitation and welfare assessment — before actress Regina Daniels can regain access.

    The dispute, now playing out publicly, combines sensitive family issues with legal and welfare processes, and has drawn intense online attention that could complicate proceedings.

    Nwoko’s team insists the children are in a stable environment and that the court‑ordered steps are meant to ensure safe and consistent parenting arrangements, with the substantive suit adjourned to February 2026.

    As with many high‑profile family disputes, the case raises broader questions about privacy, child welfare, and how public narratives intersect with judicial processes.

    Vanguard: “The ruling was resolved… with clear directions that Regina Daniels must undergo drug rehabilitation and be assessed… before access can be restored.”

    TheCable Lifestyle: “I want her alive and healthy, not just for me, but for our children,” Nwoko said.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Expect more statements and court filings as the hearing date approaches. Watch for verified court documents (not just social posts), welfare agency involvement, and any legal moves to limit online commentary around the children.

    Source: The Sun Nigeria— December 16, 2025 — https://thesun.ng/senator-nwokos-defection-to-apc-confirmed-by-spokesperson/#google_vignett