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Outgoing Coordinator tasks SON workforce on capacity development

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A departing SON executive highlights that sustained organizational success hinges on investing in workforce capacity development, as demonstrated by his tenure’s record of 86 product certifications and the cultivation of multiple new leaders. His legacy underscores that professional integrity and stakeholder collaboration are not just ideals but practical drivers of tangible outcomes in standards enforcement. The core insight is that institutional growth is directly tied to leadership that prioritizes team empowerment and meritocratic advancement.

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Court dissolves petitioner’s marriage over spouse’s hot temperament

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A Nigerian customary court has dissolved a marriage, citing a spouse’s “hot temperament” and neglect as irreconcilable breakdown grounds, demonstrating that behavioral incompatibility and failure to provide care are legally recognized causes for divorce. The ruling awarded custody of two young children to the mother based on their tender-age needs, while mandating the father to provide specific monthly financial support, establishing a clear precedent for post-dissolution welfare obligations. This case underscores that beyond formalities like bride price, the substantive quality

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NICRAT to integrate cancer screening into family planning in Kebbi

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NICRAT is pioneering a high-impact strategy to combat Nigeria’s growing cancer crisis by integrating basic screening and prevention services into the nation’s established family planning programs. This innovative approach leverages the extensive, trusted network of primary healthcare to overcome critical barriers of low awareness and late detection, particularly for women. The pilot program in Kebbi State represents a scalable model that could dramatically improve early diagnosis and reduce mortality by meeting patients within an existing, frequent point of care. Its ultimate success and potential for national expansion

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Breast cancer: Osun Govt urges mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding

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Exclusive breastfeeding offers a powerful dual benefit, significantly reducing a mother’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer while simultaneously providing infants with critical antibodies, optimal brain development, and protection from diseases like jaundice. This practice also delivers substantial economic advantages by eliminating formula costs and can aid in family planning by delaying the return of fertility. The Osun State government emphasizes that this six-month commitment is a foundational public health strategy, yielding lifelong health and financial returns for both family and community.

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Gov. Oborevwori appoints two new permanent secretaries

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Governor Oborevwori has strategically appointed two new permanent secretaries, Mr. Okunbor Victor and Mrs. Aboloje Chukwulozie, signaling a focus on strengthening financial management and infrastructure development within the Delta State Civil Service. The immediate swearing-in underscores the administration’s urgency in deploying these key personnel to their respective roles. This move is a targeted intervention to enhance governance efficiency in critical sectors, reflecting a deliberate leadership approach to state administration.

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Xmas: Gov. Oborevwori urges Nigerians to be peace ambassadors

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Governor Oborevwori frames Christmas as a strategic opportunity for national unity, urging citizens to actively embody peace and forgiveness as catalysts for development. He leverages the occasion to report on his administration’s progress under the “MORE Agenda,” highlighting investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and security as foundational to a prosperous Delta State. The core insight positions social harmony not merely as a seasonal sentiment but as a critical, actionable component of sustainable governance and economic growth. Ultimately, the message synthesizes spiritual values with a

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First Lady disburses N50m to 250 elderly persons in Ondo

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The Nigerian First Lady’s “Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme” is a nationwide social investment program, allocating N1.9 billion to provide N200,000 cash grants to 9,500 vulnerable citizens aged 65 and above across all states. This initiative strategically frames elderly care as a national moral duty and a form of gratitude for their contributions, aiming to ensure dignity and joy in old age. The program’s scale and structured, state-by-state disbursement represent a significant, centralized

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Muhammad: Late ex-CJN was incorruptible – Emir of Ilorin

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The Emir of Ilorin eulogizes the late former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, as an incorruptible and dedicated jurist whose integrity and mentorship left a lasting impact on the nation’s legal system. His commendation, based on their shared professional history, uniquely underscores Muhammad’s unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law. The tribute highlights a legacy of judicial uprightness and service, culminating in his voluntary retirement. This endorsement from a traditional ruler and former

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NICRAT begins integration of cancer screening in family planning

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NICRAT is launching a strategic pilot program to integrate breast and cervical cancer screening into existing Family Planning services at Primary Healthcare Centres, initially targeting six states. This innovative approach leverages high-traffic maternal health touchpoints to address Nigeria’s critical cancer burden, where over 127,000 annual cases and 80,000 deaths are driven by low screening rates. The core value proposition is the efficient, large-scale early detection of cancers in women at the grassroots level, aiming to transform routine FP visits

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