The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it is targeting no fewer than two million children in the forthcoming integrated measles and polio vaccination campaign. Dr. James Vasumu, Director of Disease Control and Immunization at the ADSPHCDA, disclosed this in Yola on Wednesday during a media dialogue ahead of the campaign scheduled for October 18 to 28. He said the campaign would cover routine immunization for children aged 0–23 months, measles-rubella vaccination for those aged nine months to 14 years, polio vaccination for children aged 0–59 months, and the…
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The Kwara State Government on Wednesday distributed hospital and laboratory equipment, essential drugs, and other medical supplies to the State Hospital Management Board and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state. The intervention was facilitated under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (Project HOPE) initiative, aimed at revitalizing PHCs, which serve as the first point of contact for most citizens seeking healthcare. Speaking at the official handover ceremony in Ilorin, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to building a functional and people-centred health system that leaves no one behind. Dr. Nuru, who…
Ms. Muriel Mafico has assumed office as the new Resident Representative of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria, bringing with her decades of global development experience. This was contained in a statement by UNFPA Communication Analyst, Adewole Ajao, on Wednesday in Abuja, announcing the commencement of Mafico’s tenure. According to the statement, Mafico officially took up her role after presenting her letters of credence to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, at a ceremony in Abuja. “As Resident Representative, Mafico will provide leadership and vision for the UNFPA mandate, strengthening Nigeria’s efforts toward sustainable population management,…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a major step toward improving healthcare delivery as a bill sponsored by Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP–Kaduna South) seeking to establish Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres passed its second reading at the National Assembly. This was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Midat Joseph, Special Adviser on Media and Communication to Sen. Katung, and made available to journalists in Kaduna. According to Joseph, the proposed legislation — titled “A Bill for an Act to Establish the Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres” — aims to expand access to specialized care for individuals living…
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has destroyed 700 sacks of donkey parts handed over to it by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Kaduna. This was disclosed in a statement by Mrs. Nwamaka Ejiofor, Assistant Director, Press, NESREA, on Wednesday in Abuja. Ejiofor said the destruction was carried out in line with environmental regulations and safety protocols. According to her, the exercise took place on October 3, 4, and 6, involving the incineration of donkey bones at two facilities, while the skins were buried in a designated area. “The exercise was conducted in the presence of…
Veriv Africa, a research and advisory company, has called for coordinated strategies to bridge existing gaps in Nigeria’s mining industry and strengthen investor confidence in the sector. The company made the call following the release of its white paper titled “Mining the Storm: An In-depth Look into Nigeria’s Mining Sector”, presented in Abuja. The report revealed that despite Nigeria’s vast mineral wealth, the mining sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains below one per cent—far less than its performance in the 1960s and 1970s. It provided an in-depth analysis of the country’s evolving mining landscape and its potential…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to advancing quality education for the girl-child, describing it as a cornerstone of national development. The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this during the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child (IDGC) in Abuja. The event was organized in collaboration with the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project and other key stakeholders. Ahmad, represented by the Director of Senior Secondary Education, Mrs. Binta Abulkadir, said the ministry was implementing the National Policy on Gender in Basic Education, aimed at eliminating gender disparities in access,…
Adebusuyi Adeniran, a Professor of Migration and Development Sociology at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has called for the rebranding of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance its structure and responsibilities. Adeniran made the call while delivering the 407th inaugural lecture of the university on Tuesday. The lecture, titled “Migralusion: A Mix-Transnational Theory of ‘Japa’ Culture,” examined the dynamics of migration and development in Nigeria. The professor said the NIS should be repositioned as the flagship agency for border security and migration management. According to him, immigration data management is only one aspect of the agency’s role, adding that…
The management of the University of Calabar (UniCal) has evicted some staff members from the institution’s residential quarters to accommodate junior staff and address unethical practices within the system. The university’s spokesperson, Mr. Eyo Effiong, confirmed the development while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday. Effiong said the university’s Governing Council directed certain staff to vacate the Boys’ Quarters (BQs) after an investigation revealed that some occupants had rented them out to students and outsiders. “Letters were issued notifying them that the ownership of the quarters has been revoked, and occupants were asked to vacate on or before April…
Recently, there have been fictitious stories circulating in the media about Chief Razaq Okoya CON and Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya MON, and their company RAO Investment Property Company Ltd. These reports are entirely untrue and malicious fabrications, clearly designed to create confusion regarding an open case, intimidate and damage the reputation of the Okoyas. The truth is that these are two completely separate issues which have been twisted together to create a sensational and misleading story for dubious and fraudulent reasons. 1. The property in question, a 16 unit 3 bedroom flats fully belongs to Chief Razaq Okoya CON registered…