An environmentalist, Ibrahim Ahmad, has said the N29.69 billion flood and erosion control project in Bauchi metropolis will protect the environment and improve livelihoods. He said the initiative demonstrates the Bauchi State Government’s commitment to environmental sustainability and the overall development of the state. Ahmad spoke in Bauchi on Sunday while responding to a survey by reporters on how state governments are utilising ecological funds. He said the project was designed to control gully erosion and stormwater channels in Bauchi metropolis as well as flooding in over 15 flood-prone local government areas of the state. The expert noted that such…
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The Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu state governments have intensified measures to mitigate flooding through improved preparedness, evacuation plans and public sensitisation campaigns. The three states made the assertion in separate interviews while reacting to a survey by reporters on flood mitigation strategies. They said the measures form part of a proactive response to the annual flood predictions and reflect their commitment to safeguarding lives, property and critical infrastructure. The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Environment, Mr Sylvester Nwite, said emergency response agencies have been placed on alert, while vulnerable communities identified through risk assessments have been earmarked for possible evacuation should…
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to attend the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the summit, where he will join other political and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond. The summit is scheduled to hold today, Sunday, July 19, at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown. READ ALSO: NEMA urges flood-prone residents to heed warnings, relocate It will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions, while reaffirming the leaders’ commitment to peace, democracy,…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged residents of flood-prone communities nationwide to heed early warning alerts and relocate to safer areas as heavy rains intensify. NEMA Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, gave the advice in a statement issued in Abuja and made available to journalists by the agency’s Head of Press Unit, Mr. Manzo Ezekiel. The NEMA DG said intensified rainfall across the country required communities to activate flood mitigation measures to reduce the impact of possible flooding. She urged residents to pay attention to early warning information issued by relevant government agencies and to relocate to higher ground…
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it will soon introduce new broadcasting standards to address ethical challenges posed by digital platforms and emerging technologies. NBC Director-General, Dr Charles Ebuebu, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with reporters in Abuja. Ebuebu noted that the commission had observed declining ethical standards in broadcasting due to the rapid growth of digital platforms and online spaces. He said the commission engaged stakeholders, who agreed on the need to develop new standards to address emerging realities. According to him, the new standards will be integrated into the Digital Switch Over (DSO) recently launched by the…
Wife of Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has expressed joy over the full recovery of 10-year-old Chiziterem, who was allegedly tortured by his guardian in Awada, Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Soludo, who had earlier promised to monitor the child’s treatment until he fully recovered, announced on Saturday that Chiziterem had been discharged from the hospital after making a complete recovery. In a statement, she said she had settled all the child’s medical bills and would also support his mother with resources to establish a sustainable livelihood to enable her to cater better for her children.…
A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Nurse Nagipekoi Aaron Ali, has transformed the paediatric ward of the 17 Brigade Medical Centre, Katsina, into a child-friendly facility. The new ward was inaugurated on Saturday by the Commander, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ishaya Ibrahim. Ali, an indigene of Adamawa serving at the medical centre, said the initiative was designed to create a welcoming environment for young patients. She explained that the colourful redesign would help reduce children’s fear and anxiety during hospital visits while supporting their emotional well-being. According to her, hospitals should provide not only medical treatment but also…
Health experts have called for greater involvement of men in maternal and child healthcare. They said fathers who actively support their partners during pregnancy, childbirth, and childcare help improve health outcomes for mothers and children. A Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Suzan Hospital, Suleja, Dr. Ameerah Yusuf, made the call in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Abuja. According to her, male involvement extends beyond financial support and plays a vital role in promoting family health and wellbeing. She added that fathers who attend antenatal clinics with their wives, understand pregnancy-related complications, and support decisions on skilled birth attendance…
Health experts have expressed concern over the low rate of routine monitoring of vital signs among Nigerians, warning that many preventable illnesses are detected late because people rarely undergo regular health checks. The experts noted that basic health indicators such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and body weight are often ignored, reducing opportunities for early detection and treatment of potentially serious medical conditions. Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf, a Consultant Family Physician at General Hospital Suleja, told reporters on Saturday that routine monitoring remains one of the simplest and most effective ways of detecting health problems early before they become severe. According…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has welcomed an additional $2.5 million in emergency funding from the Government of China to strengthen Ebola response efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Africa CDC Director-General Dr Jean Kaseya announced the development on Friday via his official X account. He said the contribution was formally handed over by China’s Ambassador to the African Union, Jiang Feng, during a ceremony. Kaseya noted that the latest contribution brings China’s total direct support to $4.5 million. The funds will strengthen frontline operations, protect health workers and affected communities, and…