A new analysis by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has revealed that measles vaccinations have averted nearly 20 million deaths in Africa since the year 2000, marking one of the most significant public health achievements on the continent.The report shows that over 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation programmes across Africa over…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting peace and stability in Sudan, while also strengthening diplomatic and bilateral relations between both countries.The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, made this known in Abuja during a meeting with the Ambassador of Sudan to Nigeria, Amb. Mohamed Abdelaal. The engagement was disclosed in a statement issued…
President Bola Tinubu has directed key economic officials to urgently develop strategies to mitigate the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians, particularly in light of rising fuel prices and economic pressure.The directive was issued on Friday during a civic reception held in Yenagoa, where the president also inaugurated several development projects executed by Douye Diri.
The Presidency has officially launched the “RenewHER Save Our Mothers” campaign, a new initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women across Nigeria.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the programme would focus on bridging critical gaps in…
The Presidency has officially launched the ‘RenewHER Save Our Mothers’ campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable deaths among women during childbirth.Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on Wednesday, Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health, said the campaign would focus on strengthening…
The UN Women has raised serious concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation facing women and girls the recent military escalation in the Middle East.In a statement issued on Friday, the agency echoed the position of António Guterres, who welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. However, UN Women expressed deep alarm over continued violence…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered key economic officials to develop urgent measures aimed at reducing the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians.The directive was given on Friday during a civic reception held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following the inauguration of several major projects executed by Governor Douye Diri. The instruction was conveyed in a statement issued by…
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu is actively engaging multiple countries in a bid to address the nation’s persistent security challenges.Speaking on Friday in New York upon his arrival to assume office, Ibrahim said the Nigerian government was adopting a multilateral approach, reaching out to countries such as…
The Sokoto State chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has extended humanitarian support to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) by donating essential relief materials as part of activities marking its 2026 Law Week.The donation exercise took place on Friday at the Guiwa Low Cost IDPs Camp, located within Sokoto metropolis. Beneficiaries received a range of items including foodstuffs…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hosted its first-ever Global Forum of Collaborating Centres, bringing together representatives from over 800 institutions across more than 80 countries in a landmark effort to boost global scientific cooperation and public health response.The forum, one of the largest gatherings of its kind, served as a platform for leading scientists and public health…