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Bukola Afeni African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) has affirmed it’s commitment to support the Nigeria Malaria and NTDS Youth Corps across Africa in the fight to eliminate malaria and fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The West Africa Lead, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) Youth Advisory Council, AMB. Odinaka Kingsley Obeta, disclosed this during the official launch of the Nigeria Malaria and NTDS Youth Corps held in Abuja. According to the Ministry of Health, malaria is responsible for approximately 60% of outpatient visits, 30% of hospital admissions, and nearly 200,000 deaths annually. Economically, malaria also inflicts substantial losses, impeding productivity and placing…
Victoria Mgbanwa 51 new suspected cases of Mpox were reported between Epidemiological weeks 29 to 32 of 2024, a significant drop from the 102 cases reported during the previous four weeks (Epi Weeks 25–28). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a decline in Mpox cases in the country over the past four weeks. According to the agency’s latest data, the 51 new suspected cases were recorded across 26 local government areas in 18 states. The NCDC outlined the case definitions for suspected Mpox cases, which include acute illness with fever, intense headache, lymphadenopathy, back pain, and myalgia,…
Joan Babasanmi In a bold move to combat violent extremism, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International in Nigeria (TI-Nigeria) recently organized a 2-day sensitization workshop in Bauchi, bringing together community networks and security agencies to share strategies and strengthen collaboration. The group also highlighted the need for synergy among community and response institutions. ” We need proactive action formulation, and adequate investment in Research and Development. challenging radicalization ideology, enhancing regional and international collaboration, and providing psycho-social support to at-risk populations is important”. CISLAC/TI-Nigeria Executive Director Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) urged all Nigerians to prevent the…
The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) will host a one-day High-level National Summit on Women’s Inclusion in Nigeria on August 22. The summit which aims to highlight the importance of women’s inclusion in governance, will bring together stakeholders from the National Assembly, media, academia, development partners, traditional and religious leaders, the Side-by-Side Movement for gender justice, and advocates for gender justice. The Centre’s MEL Director, Victoria Udoh in a press release said the summit which will harmonize efforts and actions by the various stakeholders and organizations on women’s inclusion in governance, will also broker synergy and…
Ebun Oluwa Jaiyesinmi When people talk, I just watch and listen. Many Nigerians still fail to come to reality with happening of events particularly the scripted anti corruption trials. Yesterday, it was the celebrated trial of former governor of CBN Godwin Emefiele and now fading away. There are allegations of bribery and exchange of kinikan between the handlers of the embattled former Apex bank boss and some corrupt staffs of the economic and financial crime commission who have compromised but misinforming Nigerians. The latest trial is that of the chairman of the national hajj commission whose case would have been…
Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, President, Commander in chief, Armed forces of Nigeria, Aso villa Abuja. Sir, RE.. Jalal Arabi, member of Buhari”s cabal…. While we commend you over the choice of our son Mr Jalal Arabi as the chairman of the National Hajj Commission ( NAHCON ), we want to draw your attention to the plan by some insiders in your administration who are wolf’s in animal form. Jalal Arabi is our bonafide son who has over time made our region proud and we appreciate that. Mr President, the main man plotting against the NAHCON chairman is from the Northeast…
Bukola Afeni As part of efforts to eliminate malaria, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria has announced the launch of its Youth Workstream initiative to empower young people in the fight against malaria. Youth Workstream is an initiative aimed at coordinating the global youth response to malaria by collaborating with partners to amplify young people’s voices and equipping them with the tools, resources, and platforms needed to make a significant impact in the fight to end malaria. According to RBM, the Youth Workstream will focus on five strategic pillars of activity , which include networking, capacity building, integration, amplification, and…
Dr Yusuf John Suberu, the FCT Squadron Leader and National Coordinator of the Road Traffic and vehicle inspection officers mayors has been awarded with the prestigious Yala Awari. This is a cross River base esteemed award in recognition of his humanitarian contribution to the people of Cross Rivers state. The Convener of the awards, Mr Odey Jacob who signed and presented the award emphasised that the summit made a choice of Dr Suberu after x-raying his laudable,immense and valuable contribution. “We in the summit opted to recognise Dr Suberu during this sixth edition of the award because he has displayed…
Alhaji Kadijat OluwaRotimi the founder of the clear vision for Tinubu/ Shetima has strongly appealed to protesters across the country to shield their protests and embrace the gesture from the nationwide broadcast of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Kadijat made this known in Abuja during interaction with some groups that participated in the August protest, she emphasised that really the state of the nation now requires all hands to be on deck and collective contribution in order to move the country forward. “Dialogue and understanding makes issues to be resolved than violent exactly what happened in Kano,Kaduna,Nasarawa,Niger and some other states…
Bukola Afeni The Chairman Senate Committee and Communicable Diseases, Senator Dr. Ibrahim Lamido has urged government to release counterpart funding for immunization programs. Lamido stated this in his speech delivered at the multi stakeholders technical workshop for the optimization, immunization financing in Nigeria. The Senator said its time for government to turn commitment into action by ensuring vaccine availability, strengthening health systems, sustaining Gavi support, and protecting vulnerable populations. According to Lamido, immunization is a cornerstone for public health, saving millions of lives annually. However, he noted that Nigeria still grapples with vaccine -preventable diseases due to inadequate funding “Releasing…