By Folasade Akpan Rotary International District 9127 has pledged to strategically leverage the Rotary Foundation to implement sustainable, measurable and high-impact humanitarian projects across its coverage areas, focusing on health, education and community development. The new District Governor, Mr Sikiru Owonikoko, made the commitment during a handover ceremony on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Jigawa Government is targeting no fewer than 1.4 million children for anti-malarial drugs in its 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign across the state. The state’s Malaria Control Programme Officer, Malam Bilya Haruna, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Global Fund said on Tuesday in Abuja that it planned to deliver 179,700 doses of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug, to Nigeria by 2028. The Country Director of the fund, Mr Jean-Thomas Nouboussi, said this at the official unveiling of the long-acting HIV prevention drug.Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa Government says it is targeting no fewer than one million children aged zero to 59 months in a forthcoming vaccination campaign against preventable diseases. The Deputy Governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, disclosed this at the first quarter meeting of the State Task Force on Primary HealthContinue Reading
Drug war: Marwa sets 2026 operational targets for NDLEA Commanders Target By Ibironke Ariyo Abuja, Jan. 23, 2026(NAN)The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa has set the tone for the 2026 operational goals with a high-level strategic meeting with Directors, Commanders and Heads of formations.Continue Reading
