The Acting Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Bauchi State Office, Aliyu Abba Kalli, has raised concern over a disturbing new dimension in human trafficking involving organ harvesting. Kalli disclosed this during the retirement ceremony of the former State Commander, Mansur Ahmed, organized by the Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Bauchi State Chapter, held in Bauchi. He revealed that traffickers now target young girls not only for prostitution but also for ritual purposes and organ harvesting. “Trafficking young girls for prostitution abroad is no longer in vogue. These traffickers now…
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The Federal Government has released an additional ₦32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) as part of the ongoing BHCPF 2.0 reform agenda aimed at improving Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Dr. Oritseweyimi Ogbe, Secretary of the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC), announced the release during the committee’s 12th meeting held in Abuja. According to Ogbe, this third disbursement for 2025 is intended to strengthen Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country and enhance accountability in the use of funds at the community level. He explained that the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Gateway is currently validating enrollee lists,…
Dr. David Oladele, Deputy Director of Research at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), has called for improved research literacy and increased funding to strengthen clinical trials in Nigeria. Oladele, who heads the Clinical Trials Unit at NIMR, made the call during the institute’s monthly media chat held on Wednesday in Lagos to highlight some of its ongoing research efforts. He said clinical trials and research form the cornerstone of any nation’s commitment to advancing health through science, stressing the need to enhance understanding of research among the public and policymakers. “Clinical trials are vital in assessing the efficacy…
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) says it will inaugurate a new electric campus transportation scheme across selected tertiary institutions in November to ease mobility challenges faced by students nationwide. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, disclosed this on Wednesday when a delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), led by its National Secretary, Comrade Shedrack Anzaku, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. Echono said the initiative, which will begin with 12 pilot campuses, is part of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to improve the welfare and learning environment of Nigerian students through innovation and inclusion. “Students…
The Publisher of Citizens Compass, Mrs. Bose Adelaja, has expressed deep appreciation to the Publisher of The DEFENDER, Prince. Bashir Adefaka, for his unwavering support and brotherly guidance since the inception of her media platform. In a heartfelt note, Adelaja described Adefaka as a rare gem and a strong pillar whose encouragement rekindled her hope during a difficult transition in her career. “I resigned from Vanguard on December 19, 2022, without any clear direction or assurance of what would come next,” she recalled. “But today, you have proved that Almighty God is not a man and that nobody can stop…
The Ports and Multi-Service Limited (PTML) Chapter of the Customs Officers Wives Association (COWA) has sensitized women on the dangers of breast cancer in Lagos. The event, held on Wednesday at the command hall, was part of activities marking the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is globally recognized for creating awareness, honoring lives affected by breast cancer, and reaffirming commitment to equitable access to care and improved survival rates. This year’s theme, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” underscores that breast cancer affects women differently and that each journey deserves compassion and support. The Customs Area Controller, PTML…
WaterAid Nigeria, with funding support from DP World, on Wednesday launched the Advancing Inclusive WASH in Lagos (AI-WASH) project for Ikorodu North and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The project aims to promote access to safe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in underserved communities and schools across the two council areas. Mr. Emmanuel Iorkumbur, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising at WaterAid Nigeria, described the project as a milestone in advancing universal access to WASH by 2030. He said the AI-WASH initiative places inclusivity at the centre of development, ensuring that no one is left behind in accessing…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-funded integrated vaccination campaign has extended its outreach to both public and private schools across Taraba State. The campaign covers routine immunization, Measles-Rubella, Polio, and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines. Reporters who monitored the exercise in several schools in Jalingo on Wednesday observed large turnouts of pupils, with school administrators ensuring smooth coordination. At Sabon-Gari Primary School, Champion International School in Mayo-Gwoi, and Omas Royal Academy, Magami, among others, head teachers, proprietors, administrators, and caregivers worked closely with vaccinators to ensure that no child was left out. Some school heads who spoke with reporters said…
The Edo State Government has announced plans to recruit 3,000 additional teachers to strengthen teaching capacity and improve learning outcomes across public schools in the state. Governor Monday Okpebholo made this known on Wednesday in Benin when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), led by its State Chairman, Comrade Bernard Ajobiewe. Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, describing it as the cornerstone of human development and emphasizing that teachers remain a top priority in his development agenda. The governor noted that his administration had renovated several schools and regularized the employment of over 5,000…
The Federal Government has expanded the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) to over 13,000 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 12th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the BHCPF. Pate said more than 80 million visits to PHCs were recorded in the first half of 2025, representing a fourfold increase compared to 2023. He added that the government had approved the disbursement of ₦32.9 billion under BHCPF 2.0 to strengthen service delivery, improve staffing, enhance drug supply, and boost the…