By: Aisha Mohammed Measles remains a leading cause of death and disability especially among children under five years. The infection is a highly transmissible viral infection that remains a burden especially in the northern region of Nigeria. High case-fatality rates in Africa and other developing countries have been attributed to poor shelter and […]
By: Aisha Mohammed Directors in the Adamawa State Financial sector have requested the State government to amend the State’s recent Public Financial Management laws and regulations to align with the Financial Instructions of the state. This is to provide uniform standards for the administration of public funds and resources. They made the […]
By Dauda Iliya The World Health Organization (WHO) has delivered critical medical supplies to the Borno state government in response to potential health crises following recent flooding. The assistance includes cholera kits, Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) kits, and malaria medications. At a ceremony in Maiduguri, WHO Country Representative Dr. Walter Mulombo […]
By Abubakar Baba Ahmad. Young Engineers and Engineering Graduands have been advised to be critical in thinking towards proferring solutions to disasters and ensure sustainability in projects execution and management in the country. The Deputy Dean Faculty of Engineering and Engineering Technology of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ATBU Bauchi Professor Yau Haruna gave […]
By Dauda Iliya The Federal government has donated 6,000 metric tonnes of assorted food items to the Borno State government to mitigate the impact of the recent Maiduguri flood disaster. Presenting the items to Governor Babagana Zulum at the Government House, minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari said the items […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Local Government Elections Petition Tribunal sitting in Yola on Friday has stroke out the case instituted by the Labour Party Candidate,Dandume Gamaliel against the incumbent Chairman of Guyuk Local Government area, Shalom Dangi Kassa asking the Court to void his victory at the Local Government elections conducted on 13th […]
By Jawati Friday About one hundred and and sixty five persons have tested positive to cervical cancer test in Adamawa State. This followed the screening of one thousand nine hundred and seventy two persons against cervical cancer. Deputy governor of Adamawa State, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, disclosed this at a task force meeting of Primary Healthcare […]
By Jawati Friday Deputy governor professor Kaletapwa Farauta has reiterated her commitment to peace building a panacea for growth and development. The deputy governor was speaking shortly after her investiture as “champion of implementation of united nations sustainable development goals and global diplomat” by international association of world peace advocates. Tagged “International peace advocate; promoters […]
By Oduyemi Odumade Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards, Abubakar Gumi, says only Health and Safety practitioners duly certified by the National Executive Committee of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria will be recognized to practice in the country. The new executive will be elected at its Annual […]
By Fidelis Jockthan The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria, has shut down about five hundred and eighty one medicine shops in Adamawa state. The Director Enforcement of the Council, Pharmacist Stephen Esumobi who made the pronouncement during a Press briefing in Yola, the Adamawa state Capital said the action was inline with the mandate […]