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Zulum unveils N1bn empowerment scheme, targets 5,000 youths

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Governor Zulum of Borno has launched a strategic N1 billion empowerment scheme, targeting 5,000 youths with a focus on skills training, digital tools, and tiered cash grants—not handouts—to foster sustainable economic growth. The initiative is designed to restore dignity and hope by investing directly in human capital, with beneficiaries required to mentor others, thereby multiplying its impact. Beyond immediate financial support, the program is part of a broader commitment to rebuilding the state’s economic base through advanced education

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Ondo APC lauds Aiyedatiwa’s commitment to economic growth

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The Ondo State APC highlights Governor Aiyedatiwa’s strategic, long-term economic vision, exemplified by his administration’s pivotal achievement in securing federal approval for the long-stalled Ondo Deep Seaport—a project set to catalyze major investments and industrial growth. His governance is characterized by a disciplined focus on foundational infrastructure, strategic industrial initiatives, and inclusive appointments, moving beyond short-term gains to build durable economic foundations. This approach, combining consultative leadership with rigorous regulatory compliance, is repositioning

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Yobe Govt. condemns attacks on health workers

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Yobe State’s health commissioner condemns escalating violence against healthcare workers, warning that such attacks critically undermine the entire health system by causing staff burnout, lowering morale, and degrading service quality. While acknowledging high-pressure environments can lead to occasional staff intolerance, he asserts vigilantism is unjustifiable and stresses that grievances must be channeled through official authorities. The state is implementing a patient-centered directive for health centers to always accept emergencies and arrange necessary transfers, aiming to address public frustrations proactively. Ultimately, protecting health workers

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Kwara Govt. urges coordinated multi-sectoral approach to nutrition

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Kwara State officials and health experts advocate for a unified, multi-sectoral strategy to sustain nutrition programs, emphasizing that proper nutrition in a child’s first 1,000 days is foundational for long-term societal health and economic productivity. The government is committed to strengthening grassroots primary healthcare and calls on development partners to ensure coordinated efforts and strategic resource mobilization. A core, actionable insight is the designation of “Nutrition Champions” to directly influence budgetary allocations and optimize the use of funds for measurable outcomes. Ultimately, the

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FG disburses over ₦32bn to states for primary healthcare, insurance expansion

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The Nigerian Federal Government has disbursed over ₦32 billion to states to strengthen primary healthcare and expand insurance, marking a significant commitment to predictable, transparent health financing. This funding, managed through a newly institutionalized quarterly oversight committee, is already driving measurable improvements, including increased clinic attendance and immunization rates. A key innovation is the shift to a performance-based model (BHCPF 2.0), which will allocate funds to facilities based on service volume starting in 2026, incentivizing efficiency and

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Delta: Police nab woman for allegedly selling her baby

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A woman in Delta State, Nigeria, was arrested for allegedly staging the abduction of her two-month-old baby and selling the infant for N1.5 million. Police became suspicious due to inconsistencies in her report, leading to a confession and the subsequent arrest of the buyers and the child’s rescue. This case highlights a disturbing trend of child trafficking disguised as kidnappings, exploiting police resources. It underscores the critical need for law enforcement to rigorously vet such reports for deceptive narratives that mask illegal sales.

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Offer professional, unbiased counsel, NAN MD tells workers

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Effective leadership requires management to provide candid, unbiased counsel, as poor advice creates institutional challenges that outlast individual executives. Administrators must uphold rules with disciplined cohesion and professional transparency to protect the organization’s long-term interests. Leaders must actively seek factual perspectives and welcome professional dissent, recognizing that robust governance safeguards the institution beyond any single tenure. This is exemplified by a legacy of principled service, where adherence to due process ensures both institutional integrity and personal fulfillment.

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Yuletide: FRSC deploys 2,000 personnel in Anambra

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In preparation for the holiday season, the FRSC in Anambra State is deploying a significant force of 2,000 personnel and specialized equipment to critical traffic corridors, including the Niger Bridges. This strategy is defined by a proactive, inter-agency collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force to enhance public safety and manage anticipated congestion through joint operations. The core insight is that seamless traffic flow and emergency response rely on this unified command approach rather than isolated efforts. Motorists are urged to cooperate with officials and utilize

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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

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