The Bauchi State Government says it has expanded family planning service delivery points from 610 to 713 facilities to improve access to quality reproductive health services across the state. Dr Sani M. Dambam, Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Sunday in Bauchi during the handover of family planning commodities donated under the UNFPA/Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) grant. Represented by Rilwanu Mohammed, Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dambam said the expansion would enable more women to safely space births and reduce maternal health risks. He said demand for family planning services remained high,…
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The Tabitha Empowerment Centre (TEC) has called on community members and traditional leaders in Kpegyeyi, Abuja, to strengthen male allyship in preventing digital violence and protecting survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The appeal was made during a press conference and community sensitization held on Sunday, as part of the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Mrs. Christina Uzo-Okamgba, TEC Founder and Executive Director, emphasized the urgent need for male engagement and collective action to prevent technology-facilitated abuse. She warned that digital violence, including cyberbullying, sextortion, online blackmail, and circulation of harmful content, has contributed to broken homes, destroyed reputations,…
The murder of Oluwabamise Ayanwola, who was killed by Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, remains fresh in the minds of many Nigerians, especially her family. Though justice has been served with the sentencing of Ominikoron to death by hanging, Ayanwola would have been 26 years old on Nov. 30, 2025, if she were alive. Similarly, the death of popular Nigerian gospel singer, Mrs Osinachi Nwachukwu—known for her angelic voice—was linked to prolonged domestic abuse by her husband. These incidents sparked nationwide conversations and outcry over domestic and gender-based violence in Nigeria. Their deaths, and those of many other…
Landlords in Port Harcourt have called on the government to take urgent action to prevent the collapse of newly constructed internal roads, which they say are threatened by a poor drainage system. The landlords, under the aegis of the Rumuokania II New Layout Landlords Association by Location, Ada George, Port Harcourt, made the appeal during a media chat in Port Harcourt. They expressed concern that the situation may lead to severe hardship if left unattended, and urged the authorities to intervene promptly. Chairman of the association, Mr. Joel Gbandi, who read the appeal, lamented the negative impact of a blocked…
The family of late legendary musician Sunny Okosun has announced plans to sustain and preserve his musical legacy for future generations. A brother to the late icon, Mr. Iwa Okosun, disclosed this on Sunday at the “Make a Widow Smile for Christmas” programme organized by the Advocacy for Widows Empowerment Foundation (ADWEF) in Lagos. The event was held at Okosun’s church. He said the family intends to remix some of the late singer’s musical works in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to keep his influence alive. Okosun noted that the family has continued to maintain the late musician’s artistic…
Traders in Lagos State say they are still counting their losses nearly five months after the state government banned styrofoam products, a move that has sharply divided opinions between affected business owners and environmental advocates. A survey across markets and food vending points revealed concerns over rising packaging costs, limited alternatives, and weak enforcement and public awareness. Mrs. Cynthia Ofoji, a trader dealing in foam and plastic food packs, said the ban had severely affected her business. According to her, a pack of 100 styrofoam containers previously sold for ₦3,800, while plastic alternatives now cost between ₦11,000 and ₦14,000. “The…
Residents of the Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp in the Federal Capital Territory have appealed to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) to reopen the Primary Health Care () centre in the camp. The facility, the community’s only formal healthcare centre, has remained closed since 2022, leaving residents — especially women and children — without access to essential medical services. The PHC, donated in 2016 by former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, originally served as the camp’s primary healthcare facility. It was shut down after a dispute between residents and a doctor posted to the…
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating its resettlement housing programme aimed at addressing the ecological challenges faced by flood-prone communities within its operational areas. Managing Director/CEO of the Commission, Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa, made this known at the N-HYPPADEC Area Office in Bida during a stakeholder meeting on the Muregi and Ketso resettlement housing schemes. The session focused on developing a clear framework for completing ongoing projects and distributing already finished housing units in the two communities. Yelwa expressed concern over the delays in allocating the completed homes and assured residents that…
In trying to reduce post-harvest losses and improve the quality of locally produced rice, Niger Foods Security Systems and Logistics Company Limited, in collaboration with AGRA, has trained key actors across the rice value chain on modern post-harvest handling techniques. By Anna Moses The one-day capacity building workshop which held at the company’s head office, brought together farmers, aggregators, processors and other market participants from Niger and Kaduna States. With the theme “Profile Market Actors and Training on Post-Harvest Handling,” the workshop focused on strengthening participants’ knowledge and practical skills to boost the competitiveness of rice produced within the region. …
The Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board, in collaboration with development partners, has mobilized 1,997 vaccination teams for the November integrated polio campaign across all Local Government Areas of the state. Dr. Murtala Salahudeen, Incident Manager of the State Polio Emergency Operations Centre, disclosed this on Saturday in Gusau during a media dialogue organized to sensitize journalists ahead of the exercise. The dialogue, convened by the State Primary Health Care Board with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), aimed to strengthen communication around the upcoming immunization activities. Salahudeen said the teams would vaccinate children against measles, rubella and…