The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged Nigerians to embrace voluntary blood donation to save more lives. Mr. Ahmad Tijjani, the agency’s director in Jigawa, made the call on Sunday in a message marking the 2026 World Blood Donor Day. The day is observed on June 14 to recognize and appreciate the contributions of voluntary blood donors. The theme for this year is: “Twenty Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You Blood Donors.” Tijjani emphasized that every unit of blood donated can save patients facing emergencies, urging Nigerians to donate regularly and voluntarily. He explained that blood donation provides critical support…
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Nutrition is the foundational pillar for maintaining a healthy pool of voluntary, unpaid blood donors, nutritionists emphasize as Nigeria joins the world in marking World Blood Donor Day on Sunday. World Blood Donor Day is observed annually on June 14. The global campaign for 2026, with the theme “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.”, highlights that humanity is at the heart of every blood donation. According to the WHO, each donation is more than a medical act; it is a powerful expression of solidarity, compassion, and collective responsibility. However, donor eligibility heavily depends on proper nutrition, which directly…
The Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA) has shut down 15 private health facilities and arrested a man allegedly posing as a medical doctor during an enforcement operation in Suleja Local Government Area. Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, Executive Chairman of NiSPHFA, disclosed this during an inspection in Suleja on Saturday, after the agency’s task force conducted inspections of selected private health facilities. He explained that the operation followed intelligence reports and routine inspections aimed at sanitizing the healthcare sector and protecting residents from unsafe practices. Suleiman said the task force sealed Ellamara Specialist Hospital after discovering that a suspect was…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, will visit Benue on Tuesday under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI). She will engage women, inaugurate key infrastructure projects, and open a community ICT centre. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Hyacinth Alia, the visit is part of a nationwide program aimed at empowering women, strengthening families, and improving the welfare of vulnerable groups. During the visit, Mrs. Tinubu, also the National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative, will interact with women and scheme beneficiaries to deepen grassroots impact across the state. Gov. Alia…
Sen. Dave Umahi, Minister of Works, announced that major South-East road projects initiated during the colonial era but abandoned are now being realized under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Umahi made this statement on Saturday in Ebonyi during an inspection tour of Federal Government projects with senior journalists and government officials. This was contained in a statement by Mr. Tunde Rahman, Director of Media and Publicity for the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, on Sunday. The minister highlighted the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway as a flagship project poised to transform economic activities across the South-East, South-South, and parts of North-Central Nigeria. “It’s…
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has inaugurated a seven-member committee to investigate ongoing violations of town planning regulations and the proliferation of poorly regulated developments across the state. Inaugurating the committee on behalf of the governor, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Faruk-Ibrahim, stated that widespread disregard for physical planning laws has become a major concern for the Kano State Government. A statement by the Press Secretary to the SSG, Musa Tanko-Muhammad, quoted him saying that non-compliance with planning regulations has undermined efforts to achieve orderly urban development, improve infrastructure, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of Kano,…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on Nigeria’s ambassadors and high commissioners-designate to ECOWAS member states to prioritize security cooperation with their host countries to enhance regional stability. She made this appeal during a one-day strategic retreat organized by the ministry for Nigeria’s envoys to West African countries on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The minister also urged the envoys to strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional leader and the anchor for West African integration and security. Odumegwu-Ojukwu directed them to collaborate closely with host authorities to improve intelligence sharing and to bolster cross-border security mechanisms…
The Jigawa government announced plans to deploy six amphibious excavators for aquatic weed clearance and dredging in Hadejia River to help mitigate flooding. Gov. Umar Namadi made this statement during the distribution of work tools to 15 Community Based Organizations (CBOs) on Saturday in Auyo, the headquarters of Auyo Local Government Area. He noted that riverine settlements and water-user communities are being supported in recognition of their roles in channel clearance and environmental sanitation. Namadi said the state procured two additional amphibious excavators under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project to complement the existing two. “With two more…
The Ivorian authorities report that the country loses about 200,000 hectares of forest each year due to farming and infrastructure development. LCL Kone Joachim, Assistant to the County Director of the Ministry of Water and Forestry in Bouaké Department, Gbêkê Region, disclosed this on Saturday. He made the revelation during a courtesy visit from a delegation of Climate Beyond Border Caravane (CBBC), an initiative of Planet People Peace Foundation (PPPF). Joachim attributed the deforestation to expanding infrastructure projects and agricultural activities, warning that pressure on forests will increase significantly by 2030. He explained that rapid urbanization, the development of new…
Qatar secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B match. The 2022 hosts, who had a tough debut tournament without a point, showed greater determination to avoid another defeat on the world stage. Switzerland dominated much of the match and created several chances, but Qatar’s defense held firm under sustained pressure. The Swiss took the lead in the 17th minute when Breel Embolo scored from the penalty spot after a foul inside the area. Qatar struggled to create clear opportunities but remained disciplined, frustrating Switzerland’s attempts to extend their lead.…