The Kano State Government has approved the immediate suspension of all Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme activities across the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the State Ministry of Health, Nabilusi Abubakar, on Thursday in Kano. He said the decision was part of efforts to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in the implementation of the life-saving intervention. “The suspension takes immediate effect and is intended to facilitate a thorough investigation into programme operations, documentation, personnel records and all related implementation activities. “All ongoing field operations, distributions and community engagement activities under the…
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The Federal Government has rallied support for Miss Nigeria, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, as the country’s official representative to the 75th Miss World pageant scheduled to be held in Vietnam on 5 September. Speaking at a send-off reception in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described the global pageant as a platform promoting leadership, purpose and social impact. “It is my honour to present and send forth Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the official representative of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the Miss World Pageant 2026. “She will carry our flag onto one…
Some fathers have urged Nigerian men to provide practical and emotional support for their wives to ensure successful exclusive breastfeeding and healthier outcomes for children, emphasising that fathers play critical roles throughout the process. The fathers gave the advice in interviews with reporters on Thursday in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week, observed globally from 1 to 7 August. The 2026 campaign, themed “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works”, highlights the need for supportive families, workplaces and communities to sustain breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health. Mr Chukwuemeka Emmanuel, whose three children were…
The Publisher of eWorldnews, Mr Aaron Ukodie, says stakeholders will assess the impact of GSM technology on Nigeria’s economy 25 years after its introduction. Ukodie, who is also the Convener of the eWorld Forum, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the assessment would be carried out at the 12th edition of the eWorld Forum, scheduled for September 24 with the theme “The GSM Digital Milestones: 25 Years On.” “The forum will provide an opportunity to review the transformation that followed the commercial launch of GSM services in August 2001 and its impact on national development,” he said.…
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has called for stronger and sustained security measures following renewed bandit attacks on communities in the state. Tambuwal made the call while reacting to recent attacks on the Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area, describing the violence as a painful reminder of the persistent insecurity confronting rural communities in Sokoto. The former governor condemned the killings, destruction of property and displacement of residents, saying the continued attacks on innocent citizens were unacceptable. He expressed sympathy with families who lost loved ones, wished those injured a speedy recovery…
Santuscom Foods Ltd has begun exporting its processed agricultural products to the United Kingdom, marking its entry into the international market. The company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Ofana, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He said the products were first introduced in England before distribution expanded to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. They are now available in major departmental stores across the UK. The exported products include Ogoja Yam Poundo, Ogoja Garri, Ogoja Plantain Flour, Ogoja Palm Oil and Santuscom Honey Beans. Ofana said the development reflects the company’s commitment to expanding the reach of Nigerian…
General Hospital Apapa has reaffirmed its commitment to quality maternal and child healthcare, breastfeeding counselling and public health education. The Medical Director of the hospital, Dr Ime Okon, represented by Dr Mosunmola Adebayo, Head of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, made the assertion during the hospital’s 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebration. According to a statement issued by the hospital on Wednesday, the event took place on Tuesday in Apapa and brought together nursing mothers, expectant mothers and healthcare professionals. Okon said the hospital remained committed to improving maternal and child health through quality healthcare, education and community engagement. He encouraged…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Water Board has announced the restoration of potable water supply to Wuse 1, Wuse 2, Wuye and Maitama Districts following brief disruptions. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Umar Ako, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. Ako explained that water service was restored on Tuesday after engineers successfully completed emergency maintenance on the main trunk line. He noted that the urgent repairs were necessary to avert a major system failure, assuring residents that the intervention had secured a sustainable water supply for the affected districts and the broader FCT. “The board…
Some shop owners and residents in Yaba have lamented losses following the sealing of shops by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA). The shop owners made their complaints in separate interviews with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos. It was reported that LAWMA officials sealed several shops and plazas along the Yaba-Tejuosho and Tejuosho-Ojuelegba corridors on July 30. The enforcement targeted persistent environmental sanitation violations, including indiscriminate refuse disposal on road medians and the use of unapproved cart pushers. The shop owners said the lockdown had affected their livelihoods, as they were unable to open their businesses and serve customers.…
The Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme has trained communication officers on strategic communication, impact storytelling, ethical reporting and digital publishing. The two-day workshop focused on story development, humanising data, digital content creation and managing the programme’s Blog Content Management System (CMS). The World Bank-funded programme aims to strengthen sector policies and institutions to improve water and sanitation services in urban, small-town and rural areas. SURWASH Programme Coordinator, Mr Abdulhamid Gwaram, represented by Mr David Oyedokun, declared the workshop open in Abuja on Wednesday. He said communication officers were key to documenting programme impacts. He…