Bauchi: The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Bauchi State Chapter, has taken a bold step toward strengthening male involvement in maternal and child health. It created a platform for men to engage, address, and debunk myths surrounding early initiation of breast milk and exclusive breastfeeding. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, held […]
Month: August 2025
Officials Explain Why Death Row Convicts Remain Alive in Niger and Kogi
Abuja: Some government officials and experts have explained that convicts on death row in Niger and Kogi remain alive because many cases are still under appeal at either the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court. According to News Agency of Nigeria, officials highlighted the fear of miscarriage of justice, welfare of citizens, and other considerations […]
14% of Newborns Breastfed Within First Hour in Lagos: UNICEF Official
Lagos: Mr. Muhammad Okorie, Social Policy Manager and Officer-in-Charge of the UNICEF Lagos Field Office, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s declining rates of optimal breastfeeding practices. He warned that lack of supportive systems was threatening the health and development of children in the country in spite of increased public awareness. According to News Agency […]
JAMB Inaugurates Admission Scrutiny Panel for Under-Aged Candidates
Bwari: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) inaugurated a committee to oversee the admission process for under-aged candidates. The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, disclosed this during the inaugural meeting of the committee members in Bwari, FCT. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the committee is tasked with determining modalities for assessing ‘specially gifted […]
Group Tasks APC Chairman on Farmer-Friendly Policies for Improved Productivity
Abuja: Coalition of Farmers Network (COFAN) has tasked Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman, All Progressives Party (APC), to champion farmer-friendly policies that would improve productivity of women and youth in agriculture. The organisation also charged Yilwatda to put in place mechanisms that would bring about improvement, adding that this would ensure value addition and access […]