By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The Gombe State Government, in partnership with UNICEF and other development agencies, have officially launched the 2025 round of the National Immunization Plus Days (NIPDs) campaign, aimed at eradicating polio and strengthening public health systems across the state. The campaign was flagged off at a well-attended ceremony held […]
By Akanta Hannah Taraba state government has received 20,000 bags of 10kg rice donated by Dangote Foundation as part of its ongoing national food intervention programme aimed at alleviating the suffering of Nigerians. The bags of rice were formally handed over to the Taraba State Palliative Care Committee for onward distribution to the 16 […]
By Muhammad Jamil Abubakar The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is collaborating with the Gombe State Government to establish a Sexual Abuse Reference Centre (SARC) at the Gombe State Specialist Hospital, aimed at strengthening the state’s response to sexual and gender-based violence (GBV) and child protection cases. Speaking during an inspection of the facility, […]
By Akanta Hannah As Christians worldwide commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Parish Priest of Saint Justina’s Catholic Church, Maiyo-Dasa, Jalingo, Reverend Father Greg Nbashi, has urged the faithful to reflect on His sacrifice on the cross and deepen their relationship with Him. In an interview with Radio Nigeria in Jalingo, Reverend Father Nbashi […]
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 […]