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47.1m Nigerians Free Of Elephantiasis, River Blindness — Minister

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Nigeria has achieved a major public health victory, successfully eliminating the need for mass drug treatment against lymphatic filariasis and river blindness for 47.1 million people by exceeding its assessment targets by nearly 150%. This success was driven by a cost-effective, nationally-coordinated partnership model that closed critical evidence gaps, replacing fragmented efforts. Beyond disease control, the initiative sustainably strengthened health systems through laboratory accreditation and extensive workforce training. The project demonstrates that strategic coordination and integrated assessment programs are replicable models for

Economy/Business

Customs seizes 20 diverted containers worth N769.5m in Kano/Jigawa

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The Nigeria Customs Service has executed a major enforcement operation, seizing 20 diverted transit containers valued at N769.5 million, signaling a critical crackdown on illicit trade practices that undermine national revenue and security. This action highlights a strategic shift towards intelligence-led operations and strict enforcement of the 2023 Customs Act, particularly targeting the unlawful rerouting of goods from ports and Free Trade Zones. The seized items, ranging from construction materials to prohibited used clothing and Zamzam water, reveal a diverse pattern of

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NYSC extends service of 4 corps members in Katsina, honours 6

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The NYSC in Katsina has demonstrated a clear dual approach to discipline and merit, extending four corps members’ service for violations while honoring six others for outstanding performance. This underscores the program’s strict adherence to its bylaws alongside its commitment to rewarding excellence. A core directive for all graduates is to actively leverage acquired entrepreneurial skills to create jobs, moving beyond reliance on scarce government employment. Ultimately, the scheme charges them to be unifying national ambassadors, applying their service lessons to foster unity and self-reliance in

Community

Devatop empowers 21 abuse survivors with livelihood support

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The Devatop Centre for Africa Development advances a holistic model for supporting survivors of abuse and trafficking, moving beyond rescue to provide tailored economic empowerment—such as vocational tools and educational support—that fosters true self-reliance. This approach, funded by international partners, underscores that sustainable recovery requires integrating practical livelihood assistance with emotional wellness and safety planning. By strengthening survivor-centred collaborations, the program addresses systemic gaps in case management to ensure dignified, long-term rehabilitation. Ultimately, this model demonstrates that effective anti-violence

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All hail Saviour of mankind at Trinity University Christmas Carol

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Trinity University’s 2025 Christmas Carol event underscores the institution’s deep commitment to integrating Christian faith and ethics into its academic identity, framing it as a core tradition for reflection and celebration. The chosen theme and seven scriptural lessons pivot on the unique insight that Christ’s role as savior represents a pre-ordained, unwavering divine commitment to human salvation, offering comfort and a moral standard amid global turbulence. A key practical takeaway is the intentional use of this annual ritual to foster community gratitude, mark

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2025 Niger flood victims  laud Tinubu, NEMA’s intervention

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While beneficiaries of Niger State’s 2025 flood relief commend the federal government and NEMA for their timely and life-saving response, their feedback underscores a critical gap: emergency aid is insufficient without long-term resilience strategies. The community appeals shift from gratitude to a demand for sustainable solutions, including early warning systems, infrastructure like embankments, and support for rebuilding livelihoods. This reveals that the true measure of disaster management success is not just effective crisis response, but the proactive prevention of recurring cycles of vulnerability.

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State Police: What I Told U.S, European Partners-Tinubu

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President Tinubu has committed to implementing state police, a significant security reform, to international partners, citing his party’s support as a key enabler. He concurrently emphasized that the Supreme Court’s local government autonomy ruling must be backed by direct funding to be effective, linking grassroots governance to national stability. The administration is pushing for greater internal party discipline and the inclusion of women in leadership to consolidate the APC’s expanding political dominance across Nigeria. These interconnected initiatives—state police, funded local autonomy, and party cohesion

Agriculture

Mufwang inaugurates Irish potato seedlings multiplication initiative in Plateau 

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Plateau State is launching a transformative agricultural initiative, establishing a 50-hectare seed multiplication farm to supply local farmers with high-yield, disease-resistant potato seedlings. This program aims to quadruple potato yields from 100 to 400 bags per hectare, fundamentally shifting local production from subsistence to commercial-scale farming. The state government is committing to comprehensive farmer training and completing a tissue culture lab, positioning Plateau as a future hub for potato processing and attracting significant investment. This strategic move promises to dramatically increase

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Bauchi reviews family planning implementation plan

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Bauchi State, in partnership with UNFPA, has finalized a N4.38 billion Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan (2026–2030) to dramatically expand affordable child-spacing services, projecting a significant N10 billion return on investment. The plan, now awaiting final government approval, is a strategic initiative to eliminate unmet needs and directly combat maternal and infant mortality by addressing the critical health risks of poor birth spacing. Its execution is bolstered by UNFPA’s provision of essential commodities

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