The Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and its partners have commended the Federal Government for its strong political commitment and increased domestic financing for immunization. Reacting to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s 2024 Annual Progress Report, GHAI’s Vice President for Health Systems Strengthening, Ms. Vandana Shah, told the reporters on Monday that the results showed what could be achieved when countries take ownership of their immunization programmes. The report revealed that vaccination programmes in lower-income countries supported by Gavi saved at least 1.7 million lives in 2024 — the highest number ever recorded in a single year and an increase of…
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women across the country to prioritizes their health as part of activities marking the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about the disease and raising funds for research into its causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu, who is the Chairperson of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) — a charitable organization — appealed to women to undergo regular medical checkups and embrace healthy lifestyles. ALSO READ: How cancer health society is…
The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has trained 2,100 adolescent girls on life skills and reproductive health in Bauchi State. The training, supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), was conducted in Bauchi, Dass, Darazo, and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas between August 19 and 26. FOMWAN Programme Coordinator, Fatsuma Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Monday in Bauchi. She said the initiative was designed to equip the girls with negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills, as well as knowledge on early marriage and reproductive health, to enable them to make informed choices about their…
When Abia State joined the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Local Program, it sparked optimism across the state. Citizens, activists, and civil society organizations believed the decision would usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and participatory governance. For a time, it appeared that optimism was justified — under the previous administration, Abia made commendable progress, including the creation of the state’s first State Action Plan (SAP 1) in partnership with civil society. But that initial momentum has now fizzled out. With the coming of the current administration, the enthusiasm that once surrounded the OGP process has waned. The development…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 290,450 pills of tramadol (250mg) and pregabalin capsules in a major drug bust across multiple states, including Kano, Lagos, and Kaduna. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.Babafemi said the agency also foiled a syndicate’s attempt to smuggle cannabis from Thailand to Lagos through courier companies. According to him, operatives discovered 6.3kg of “Loud,” a potent strain of cannabis, concealed in bedsheets and dried hibiscus flowers. The package was intercepted by NDLEA officers working with courier firms in Lagos. In Kano,…
When 35-year-old Safiya Saleh first discovered a strange growth on her breast, she did not know it was cancer. She had been struggling with this issue for a long time without getting the needed support for treatment as a housewife from an average family. For months, Safiya left her marital home in Zamfara state to her parent’s house in Kaduna state as the cancer continued to develop on her breast, making life difficult for her to the extent she couldn’t do anything. Safiya’s misconception about the cancer and its genuine remedies made the situation more critical for her as she…
Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, the first and last premier of Northern Nigeria, along with his cabinet members, were the founding fathers of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. He was not only a visionary leader and statesman but also a dedicated nationalist and patriotic enthusiast who believed in developing Nigeria’s educational and social systems through the empowerment of people. Sir Bello did not earn a university degree. Still, upon understanding the concept of a university, he dreamed of creating one that truly embodied the name ‘university’ by fostering a universal understanding of cultural, social, and religious diversities united through intellectual…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has claimed the commission secured ₦19 billion Hajj fare reduction for the 2026 intending pilgrims after intensive negotiations with Saudi service providers. NAHCON Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Saleh Pakistan, made the claim during a press conference in Kano on Friday, October 4, 2025. Also, in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service aired on Saturday morning, October 5, 2025, he claimed that 66,910 intending pilgrims would enjoy N200,000 reduction each. Earlier on September 26, 2025, the commission announced the 2026 Hajj fare through a statement signed by the management and released by its spokesperson…
Whoever tells you prayers don’t work does not know nothing! Kai, this speaking like a Yankee wannabe has pushed me off my regular lane. By the way, who has even observed that – because of this fixation with wanting to get an American-branded new wife and parents-in-law, which will lead to American kids, has made me write this using American spellings rather than the British ones I’ve been a stickler for? But I should be done with America and face prayers, prayers that can do almost everything, including giving me my dream of an American family, from parents’ in-laws down to shiny-eyed kids who will hit the iPhone right from inception, because…
The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) has commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for her initiative in raising N20.7 billion to support the completion of the National Library headquarters in Abuja. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by its President, Dr. Lawal Umar, and Secretary, Dr. Amogu Kalu, the association described Mrs. Tinubu’s gesture as a rare act of patriotism and visionary leadership. The NLA noted that the First Lady had, during her 65th birthday celebration, urged well-wishers and donors to contribute to the National Library Project Fund instead of presenting personal gifts. According to the statement, the…