Rano Local Government Area in Kano state has begun the free distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to over 200,000 households. The effort is a major step to tackle malaria and …
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Jigawa First Lady Distributes Therapeutic Food Items to Lactating Mothers in Kirkasamma
To improve child health and support lactating mothers, the wife of Jigawa State Governor, Dr. Amina Umar Namadi, has distributed specialized therapeutic food items to tackle malnutrition among children in …
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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has faulted the previous administration for allowing nutrition centres across the state to collapse, despite a surge in child malnutrition cases. Speaking during …
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert, warning of high to very high flood risks across 198 Local Government Areas in 32 states and the …
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AgricultureCivil Society
Bago Launches Plan to Plant 10m Shea Trees, Inaugurates Processing Plant in Mokwa
Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has announced plans to plant 10 million shea trees across the state as part of efforts to boost shea butter production and position …
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Jigawa First Lady Advocates Breastfeeding Rooms in Workplaces to Support Nursing Mothers
The First Lady of Jigawa State, Khadija Umar Namadi, has called on the state government and the private sector to establish fully equipped breastfeeding rooms in workplaces to promote exclusive …
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring safe, accessible, and free maternal health care for all Nigerian women, emphasising that “safe delivery is a right, not a privilege.” …
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Anti-CorruptionCivil Society
Kano Holds 5th Technical Session On 2024 Citizens’ Accountability Report
Isiyaku Ahmed Kano State Government, through the Office of the Auditor General (AuG), has commenced a two-day technical session aimed at developing the 2024 Citizens’ Accountability Report (CAR). The session, …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Wasiu Ayinde, the popular Fuji musician known as Kwam 1, will be blacklisted for six months for his conduct at the domestic terminal …
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CISLAC, Transparency International Warn of Deepening Corruption in Nigeria’s Defence Sector
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Transparency International Defence and Security Programme (TI-DS) have raised concerns over persistent corruption in Nigeria’s defence sector, warning it is undermining national …