Friday August 29, 2025, the NOIPolls team took a day off to unwind and bond. From a game to charade, ball in the cup, jump the tape, in and out, to guess the name. The outing was fun, fulfilling and affirming. A team is as good and the health and life-work balance of its members. A better team works even better.

Policies do not work unless they serve the people they are made for. A shift from control to care, from blame to solutions. Youth-centered prevention programs, accessible rehab and mental health support, community-driven enforcement and transparent monitoring & evaluation are imperative to addressing drugs and substance abuse in Nigeria. This is a public health issue — not just a criminal one. It’s time to act! #NOIPollsOnDataChat #MentalHealthMatters #SayNoToDrugs

Policy is power — when backed by actions. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( @ndleaTV ) is implementing bold policies to curb illicit drug use. Here is what the Assistant Commander of Narcotics and Acting Assistant Director, Media and Advocacy @ndleaTV, Francis Okogun had to say on existing and new policies aimed at addressing abuse. #NOIPollsOnDataChat #MentalHealthMatters #SayNoToDrugs

With millions of young Nigerians active and their social media presence across platforms, the agency has embraced efforts through school engagements and digital communications to amplify messages on the dangers and effect of drugs and substance abuse. - Francis Okogun, Assistant Commander of Narcotics and Acting Assistant Director, Media and Advocacy, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency @ndleaTV

"Drugs don’t heal pain — they mask it. Substance abuse deepens mental health struggles, turning temporary escape into long-term suffering. Let’s choose real support over silence." #MentalHealthMatters #SayNoToDrugs

A child’s healthy development is how they are cared for at a young age, a good start positively impacts the child upbringing and quality of life from academic success, to skills development and breaking the cycle for future generations.

On Data Chat, Jedidiah Osoba, Communications Officer, Child and Youth Protection Foundation shares experience on a form of Child Abuse witnessed, signs to look out for and the psychological effects on victims.

Childhood trauma don’t have faulty brains. They have minds designed in threatening environments to help them survive. Jedidiah Osoba sheds light on perceived factors as poverty, emotional and cultural issues as root causes on the prevalence of Child Abuse in Nigeria.

Child abuse is any physical, sexual, emotional, or psychological maltreatment or neglect of a child, particularly by a parent or caregiver. It encompasses actions or inactions that cause actual or potential harm to a child. On Data Chat, Jedidiah Osoba, Communications Officer for Child and Youth Protection Foundations speaks on the prevalence, knowledge and inadequate reporting of Abuse.

Nigerian leaders are a reflection of its citizen! Accountability, Transparency, and a mindset change is pertinent to enjoying the dividence of democracy. Everyone has a role to play as no democracy can be better than the quality of its citizens and its leaders. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

Mr. Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst with Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa (CDD West_Africa) highlights the effects of citizen detachment from Government such relocation, poor engagement in electoral processes, governance. #DemocracyinNigeria #NOIPollsOnDataChat

Accountability is the backbone of democracy — without it, power loses purpose and trust fades. Leaders must answer to the people they serve. On #DataChat Mr. Tunde Jimoh Salman speaks on the importance of transparency and accountability in a democratic system of Government. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

The importance of Democracy cannot be over emphasized, as it plays a huge role in promoting human rights, good governance, and sustainable development. Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst, Center for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) speaks on a democratic system of government being better than a military rule emphasizing the importance that comes with democratic freedom. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

The importance of Democracy cannot be over emphasized, as it plays a huge role in promoting human rights, good governance, and sustainable development. On DataChat, Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst, Center for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) speaks on the concept of democracy and a need to differentiate between democracy and development. #NOIPollsOnDataChat

Children are the worlds precious gem. The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt. We not only believe in their dreams, we support, encourage, advocate and ensure every child grows up in a world filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities. Happy Children's Day. The world is your Oyster!

Disclaimer: This is Channels TV's news reporting on the Afrobarometer Round 10 Survey finding. Upload is for record purpose entirely, and in no way reflects a claim on the video.

Disclaimer: This is NTA's news reporting on the Afrobarometer Round 10 Survey finding. Upload is for record purpose entirely, and in no way reflects a claim on the video.

Despite being home to vast water resources, many communities still struggle with inadequate access to potable water, leading to health risks, reduced quality of life, and economic hardship. This documentary highlights the water crisis within Mabushi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Despite being home to vast water resources, many communities still struggle with inadequate access to potable water, leading to health risks, reduced quality of life, and economic hardship. This documentary highlights the water crisis within Mabushi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

We must fight for equality in every aspect of a woman's life, every woman should have the freedom to decide what is best for her. A woman who breaks down barriers is one who ignore limits. Stand to protect and support the rights of women because at @NOIPolls everyone in valuable. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction #NOIPollsVoices #ActionForReproductiveHealth

There is nothing a man can do that women cannot do better - and in heels - because the empowered woman is powerful beyond measure and beautiful beyond description. As an organisation, we have seen what women can do with the exceptional talented and beautiful women who work with us. And in#acceleratingaction, we support their dreams, give them power to accomplish and achieve milestones because we will all be better off for it. Happy International Women's Day #accelerateaction #noipollsvoices #noiwomen

Results from the 10th round of Afrobarometer survey are in - and in Nigeria they show many Nigerians disapprove of the removal of petrol subsidy, are more concerned about the state of insecurity and poverty than they are about democracy and rights; and confidence in government on the wane.

Disclaimer: This is NTA's news reporting on the dissemination of Afrobarometer Round 10 survey findings in Nigeria. Upload is for record purpose entirely, and in no way reflects a claim on the video.

The Afrobarometer Round 10 survey finds that democracy and rights are at the bottom of issues Nigerians want the government to tackle, indicating a deficit of trust in public institutions. Folashade Arigbabu, Programme Officer, Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project, on a panel at the public dissemination by NOIPolls unpacks how to rebuild public trust

Disclaimer: This is Arise News' news reporting on the maiden edition of NOIPolls Spelling Bee Competition. Upload is for record purpose entirely, and in no way reflects a claim on the video.

Disclaimer: This is AIT's news reporting on the maiden edition of NOIPolls Spelling Bee Competition. Upload is for record purpose entirely, and in no way reflects a claim on the video.

More than eight in 10 Nigerians in the past year are unaware of any government programme or initiative meant to support citizens going through economic hardship, a survey has found. And 81 in 100 of those who are aware of any intervention said they have not benefited from any. The survey by the polling and research organisation NOIPolls released this January shows a gap in awareness and effectiveness of support programmes. In its report “Economic Coping Mechanism Poll”, it describes the gap as “concerning”.

2025 is already off to a strong start but what do Nigerians want the government to prioritise? The New Year Poll by @NOIPolls finds 12 economic areas citizens want the government to focus on this year - and how the different sectors matter to Nigerians

Religion and governance, when aligned in trust, provide the moral compass and practical action needed to uplift humanity. Hence, should the Government regulate religion?

In making Social Cohesion work; deliberate state policy is required to achieve an appreciable level of social cohesion, integration and national unity which translate into development all achieved through mass orientation and education. - Majeed Dahiru from @lux #NOIPollsOnDataChat #NOIPollsVoices