By: Gloria Abutu As the world marks World Autism Awareness Day, experts and advocates are calling for greater acceptance and inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder, affects individuals differently, presenting challenges in communication, social interaction, and behaviour. Program Therapist Team Lead at Candlelight Foundation for Children with Special […]
By: Aisha Mohammed A panel discussion emphasizing collaborative action to accelerate progress toward rights, equality, and empowerment took center stage. The discussion, chaired by 18-year-old Edna Dauda, aimed to provide lasting solutions to issues surrounding adolescent girls and young children in Nigeria. Panelists engaged in discussions on adolescent girls’ rights, sexual and reproductive health, […]
By Akanta Hannah. Taraba state government has announced that Deputy Governor Alhaji Aminu Alkali’s health is stable and will soon return to the state. The Deputy Governor, who suffered a stroke in November 2024, received treatment in Abuja and was later flown to Egypt for further medical care. At a press briefing following […]
By Yakubu Jekadafari Improving accessibility to health care facilities has been described as one of the priorities of renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in order to reduce pains associated with paying medical bills out of pocket by citizens. This was captured today 13/02/2025 at the Conference hall of the Gombe State […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Chief of Field Office, United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, Bauchi, Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, has revealed that over 80% of children in Adamawa State suffer from child food poverty, with 48.6% of children stunted, 7% wasted, and 36% of pregnant women anemic. She made this statement during the official handover of 4,290 cartons of Small […]
As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adamawa State Chapter, has called for intensified efforts to eradicate the harmful practice. In a statement signed by chairperson, Rose Anthony Elishama and secretary Gloria Abutu, the association described FGM as a serious […]
By: Gloria Abutu The Adamawa State Monthly Sanitation Committee has continued its efforts to promote healthy hygiene and environmental cleanliness across the state, with varying levels of compliance recorded during the January inspection exercise. During a visit to Mayo-Belwa Local Government Area, the committee observed a high level of adherence to the sanitation order. Shops […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar. The Pediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) organized a road walk in Gombe State as part of the activities lined up for the Association’s Conference, PANConf 2025. The road walk, which started at the Emir of Gombe Palace, was attended by the Chief of UNICEF’s […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has praised the Bauchi State Government for its commitment to primary healthcare development, citing consistent payment of counterpart funding as a key factor. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office in Bauchi, lauded the government during the 2024 Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Board […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has commenced a critical review of UNICEF’s 2024 activities and the development of the 2025–2027 work plan. The consultation, held in Gombe, aims to align UNICEF’s initiatives with the state’s development […]