The Yobe State Government has approved the enrolment of state and local government retirees into the Social Equity Programme of its health insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of the Yobe Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), Dr Babagana Tijjani, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Damaturu. Tijjani said the approval was granted by Gov. Mai Mala Buni following a recommendation from the agency. He said the initiative aims to reduce the financial burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses among pensioners and enhance their access to comprehensive and quality healthcare services at YSCHMA-accredited facilities. According to him, the approval underscores the…
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A Geography expert at Bayero University Kano (BUK), Dr Suleiman Yunus, has urged journalists to leverage Earth Observation technology to shift from reactive disaster reporting to a more proactive approach. According to Yunus, embracing the tool will enable journalists to provide early warning communication capable of saving lives and reducing property losses. He made the call while presenting a paper at a training on Earth Observation Satellite Tools organised by BUK in collaboration with the European Space Agency and Future Earth on Monday. Earth Observation (EO) is a satellite-based technology designed to enhance climate change and disaster risk reporting. It…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federative Republic of Brazil have agreed to implement the Agro-Trade Market Access Initiatives designed to deepen economic ties and boost agricultural productivity. Shettima made this known during a high-level Nigeria–Brazil meeting on the milestones recorded under the initiative at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. The initiative falls under the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), co-chaired by Shettima and his Brazilian counterpart, Mr Geraldo Alckmin. According to the Vice President, both countries will roll out bilateral agriculture and livestock partnerships under the initiative. He expressed satisfaction with the…
President Bola Tinubu says the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari continue to inspire Nigeria through his enduring service, integrity and patriotism. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Monday during a prayer session in Abuja marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s death. He described Buhari as a patriot whose character, devotion and service to Nigeria left an enduring imprint on the nation’s conscience and collective memory. Tinubu said Buhari’s transformation from military ruler to civilian democrat distinguished him as one of the nation’s rare political figures. According to him, Buhari’s legacy extended beyond public offices, reflecting…
A Lagos resident, Mr Muhammad Armayau, has praised the state’s emergency response agencies for rescuing his seven-month-old daughter during a medical emergency in Badagry. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. He said Armayau commended the prompt response of the Lagos State Emergency Response Team after his daughter fell ill. According to Omotoso, the baby developed a high fever for two days, but heavy rainfall and lack of transportation prevented the family from taking her to a hospital. The family contacted the Lagos State Government’s toll-free emergency line, 112, and…
A Neurologist, Dr Favour Abiola, has called for sustained action to protect senior citizens and ensure they continue to enjoy security, respect and meaningful participation in society. Dr Abiola, a Brain Health Analyst at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, made the call in an interview with reporters on Monday in Lagos. She called for greater protection of older persons, particularly those living with dementia and other cognitive disorders, warning that they remain highly vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. According to her, there should be deliberate efforts to create safe spaces for older persons to thrive in society. The neurologist…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State Chapter, on Monday distributed cucumber seedlings to its members to promote backyard farming and improve household nutrition. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the NAWOJ Chairperson in the state, Mrs Rashida Yusuf, said 40 members had benefitted from the initiative. The distribution marked the second phase of the association’s backyard and sack farming empowerment programme aimed at encouraging members to engage in small-scale agriculture. “This is the second phase of this programme. We intend to encourage vegetable farming in our households through backyard gardening. “The initiative is designed to engage our members…
The Association of Fetomaternal Medicine Specialists of Nigeria (AFEMSON) has renewed calls for urgent action against preterm births, describing them as a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality across the country. Speaking virtually at the 9th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, “Harmony 2026,” in Ilorin on Monday, AFEMSON President, Prof. Jamilu Tukur, emphasised the need for evidence-based interventions nationwide. The conference featured presentations by medical experts from Nigeria and abroad, focusing on strategies to improve maternal, fetal and newborn health outcomes. Themed “Reducing Iatrogenic and Preventable Preterm Births in Nigeria,” the conference addressed a critical healthcare challenge and…
Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to embrace natural foods instead of highly processed foods to promote healthy living and reduce the risk of lifestyle-related diseases. Soludo made the call on Monday while speaking with newsmen during a maize harvest from her farm at the Government House in Awka. She noted that local fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, roots and tubers contain essential nutrients needed to keep the body healthy and strong. READ ALSO: Birds devastate Bakalori farms, Zamfara farmers seek urgent help “Returning to nature is one of the greatest gifts people can…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday said it has recorded no fewer than 287 human rights violations in Gombe State between January and June. The commission’s State Coordinator, Dr Joseph Wanshe, disclosed this in an interview with reporters in Gombe. Wanshe said out of the 287 cases received, 215 involved women and children’s rights violations, domestic violence, rape, and inhuman and degrading treatment. He said 43 cases were civil and political rights violations, 23 were economic, social and cultural rights violations, while six were environmental rights violations. The coordinator added that out of the 287 complaints received, about…