The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to quality healthcare delivery by intensifying monitoring of ongoing upgrades of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) to Level II facilities across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Murtala Bagana, stated this during an inspection of selected PHCs and health facilities in Bosso Local Government Area, emphasising the government’s resolve to improve healthcare services statewide. Bagana said the inspection was part of Gov. Umaru Bago’s New Niger Health Agenda, which aims to establish 100 functional Level II Primary Healthcare Centres across the state by the end of 2026. He said the exercise was…
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An inspection team known as “Seeing is Believing”, led by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Public Enlightenment, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, has expressed delight over the 95 per cent completion of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project. Abdulaziz stated this on Thursday while speaking with journalists during an inspection visit to the project sites along the Kaduna–Kano road. The tour team, also codenamed “Gani Ya Kori Ji”, aims to give journalists firsthand access to key infrastructure and development projects of the Federal Government. The initiative also reinforces the government’s commitment to transparency and highlights progress under President…
President Bola Tinubu has said the remodelled Abuja City Gate reflects Nigeria’s character and communicates the pride of its people. Tinubu made the remark in Abuja while inaugurating the monument, which was remodelled by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The President, who was represented by the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, described the edifice as an “iconic landmark” that stands as a symbol of Nigeria’s national identity and serves as the gateway to the nation’s capital. “The city gate, one of the major first impressions of this city that welcomes visitors, reflects the character of our people and communicates…
Farmers under the Bakalori Irrigation Scheme in Talata Mafara, Bakura and Maradun Local Government Areas of Zamfara State have appealed for urgent government intervention after birds invaded their farms and destroyed crops. The Chairman of the Bakalori Water Users Association, Yakubu Yahaya, made the appeal while speaking to journalists in Talata Mafara on Thursday. Yahaya said over 1,500 farmers have been affected, describing the situation as devastating. “We have tried all available methods to control the birds, but they keep ravaging our farmlands. As I speak, birds have destroyed farm produce on over 250 hectares. Millions of birds are directly…
The Zamfara State Government has approved six-month maternity leave for female civil servants to promote exclusive breastfeeding and improve maternal and child health. The State Head of Service, Yakubu Haidara, announced the approval on Thursday in Gusau while receiving a delegation from the Civil Society–Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN). The coalition visited to advocate for six months’ maternity leave, increased nutrition funding, and effective budget tracking for timely fund releases. Haidara said the approval reflected Governor Dauda Lawal’s commitment to strengthening exclusive breastfeeding and improving nutrition outcomes for infants across the state. “I believe the governor’s approval is aimed…
Mrs Onyinyechi Ndubuisi says Anambra’s free maternal healthcare initiative spared her family overwhelming medical costs after she safely delivered triplets via caesarean section. Ndubuisi gave birth to two girls and a boy at Okpoko General Hospital on Monday, July 6, under the state’s free antenatal, delivery and maternal healthcare programme. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, she described the initiative as life-changing, saying it guaranteed quality healthcare throughout her pregnancy without requiring any payment. “The free maternal and delivery services ensure that quality healthcare is available to all, irrespective of state of origin. “I’m grateful to the Anambra Government for easing…
The Kaduna State Government launched a family planning strategic plan (2026–2030) and its Cost Implementation Plan on Thursday. Speaking at the event in Kaduna, Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa-Balarabe described the strategic plan as more than just a policy document. She said the plan reflects a commitment to improving the lives of women, children, and families across the state through equitable access to quality family planning services. Sabuwa-Balarabe reaffirmed the government’s dedication to ensuring that every woman, regardless of her location, can access accurate reproductive health information and quality family planning services. She called for sustained collaboration among government agencies,…
The Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development Value Chain Development Programme (FGN/IFAD-VCDP) has established school gardens and nutrition clubs in participating local government areas in Anambra. The initiative aims to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture among students. Dr. Deborah Onyefulu, State Programme Coordinator for IFAD-VCDP in Anambra, announced this on Thursday during the inauguration of a nutrition club and a farm demonstration at Uga Girls’ High School in Aguata Local Government Area. Represented by Nutrition Officer Mrs. Chinwe Ekwelie, Onyefulu said the program is designed to strengthen nutrition awareness at the grassroots and encourage good agricultural practices in schools. She added that…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Tinubu for establishing the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats. Idris stated that the President’s decision demonstrates the government’s commitment to protecting Nigerians through preparedness, coordination, and swift action in addressing potential health emergencies. He spoke on Thursday in Abuja at the inaugural meeting of the Communications, Diplomacy, and International Engagement Sub-Committee of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness. It was reported that Tinubu approved the immediate release of N10 billion in emergency funding for the task…
The Federal Government has launched the 2026 tree planting campaign and inaugurated the National Steering Committee for the Sustainable Agricultural Restoration and Growth for Green Wall Areas (SURAGGWA) in Kano. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, performed the inauguration on Thursday during the commemoration of the 2026 Great Green Wall Day at the headquarters of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) in Kano. Lawal emphasized that the initiative demonstrates the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring degraded landscapes, combating desertification, and building climate-resilient communities nationwide. He stated that environmental sustainability is central to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed…