By: Aisha Mohammed Health Officer at the UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, Oluseyi Olosunde, says the involvement of parents, caregivers, and stakeholders has been identified as a strategic approach to addressing myths affecting the uptake of vaccines for children under five in Northern Nigeria. He made this assertion during a press briefing ahead of the […]
By: Gloria Abutu As Christians around the world mark Good Friday, the Catholic Bishop of Yola Diocese, Most Reverend Stephen Dami Mamza, has emphasized the spiritual importance of the day, describing it as a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ for the salvation of humanity. Speaking with Radio Nigeria in […]
By: Abubakar Ibrahim Children under 5 years of age have been identified as the most vulnerable group in society who, without proper healthcare and vaccination, are at risk of losing their lives. This was part of the message delivered during a pre-campaign awareness meeting organized by the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Management Agency, […]
By Akanta Hannah Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, says it is unacceptable to lose over 15,000 children in Nigeria within the ages of Zero to Fourteen years to HIV related ailment in the past two years. Senator Oluremi disclosed this at the flag off of the Organisation of African First Ladies For […]
By Akanta Hannah Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has described Taraba state as a state blessed with unique natural resources, which is positioned as a choice destination for global investment. The Governor stated this while inaugurating Taraba International Investment Summit Committee at TY Danjuma House in Jalingo the Taraba State Capital. The […]
By: Gloria Abutu In commemoration of this year’s Safe Motherhood Day, the Permanent Secretary of the Adamawa State Ministry of Health and Human Services, Mr. Zirra Mathias Bubanani, has called for renewed commitment from all stakeholders to promote maternal health, family planning, and reproductive health services across the state. Speaking during […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar As Nigeria pushes to eradicate polio by the end of 2025, UNICEF has raised serious concerns over the high number of unimmunized children in Gombe State, urging immediate and coordinated action ahead of the April 2025 polio immunization campaign. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Bauchi, emphasized […]
By Akanta Hannah First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to frontline healthcare and midwives across the Northeast region of Nigeria. The event took place at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. Delivering her speech, the first lady said the initiative […]
By Akanta Hannah First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has solicited the support of traditional rulers in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The first lady sought the collaboration during her visit to Taraba State to launch the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives in the northeast region of the country. Senator Tinubu described […]
By Babangida Galleon Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has assured that Adamawa’s teams will participate in the forthcoming National Sports Festival in Ogun State. Governor Fintiri also expressed optimism that the teams would bring home medals. He gave the assurance when he received the National Sports Festival Unity Torch, led by […]