Tag: #CommunitySupport
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NIGERIA WARNS YOUTH AGAINST DANGEROUS ‘BLUETOOTHING’ DRUG PRACTICE
The Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to young people about the deadly practice known as “bluetoothing,” where users inject themselves with the blood of others who have used drugs in an attempt to get high. Dr. Kehinde Fatungase, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OGSACA), explained…
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JONAPWD CELEBRATES SOLUDO WIN, CALLS FOR INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE IN ANAMBRA
The Anambra chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election victory, praising his leadership and commitment to inclusive governance. Chairman Ugochukwu Okeke urged Soludo to prioritize disability inclusion and accessibility in his second term. Okeke also applauded INEC’s progress in electoral accessibility, noting that…
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LAGOS TRAINS 10,000 SAFEGUARDING OFFICERS TO PROTECT CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has trained over 10,000 safeguarding officers across schools and institutions to strengthen child protection and ensure the safety of every child. Speaking at the Lagos State Safeguarding and Child Protection Programme (SCPP) policy review, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi emphasized that the program…
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TRAGIC BOAT ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIVES OF FIVE TEENAGERS IN GOMBE
A heartbreaking boat mishap in Nafada town, Gombe State, on Saturday has taken the lives of five teenagers: Najib Ibrahim (18), Hauwa’u Dogal (15), Ummati Baraya (16), Umaira Gidado (16), and Amina Jaliya (15). The tragic incident has stirred deep sorrow across the community and state. Governor Inuwa Yahaya expressed profound grief in a condolence…
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NDDC LAUNCHES STRATEGIC NAVAL BASE IN AYAKORO TO TACKLE PIRACY AND OIL THEFT IN BAYELSA
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Naval Strategic Location in Ayakoro community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State, aimed at curbing piracy, kidnapping, and oil theft across the region’s waterways. NDDC Managing Director, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, stated this project is pivotal in sustaining Navy efforts and boosting security in the Niger Delta.…
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ANAMBRA POLICE RESCUE TWO CHILDREN AFTER NINE MONTHS OF BEING MISSING
In a heartwarming turn, the Anambra Police Command has successfully rescued two children, Sunday Aliya (14) and Ebenezer Emmanuel (12), who had been missing for nine long months. Acting on intelligence, the police traced the children across Edo and Delta States after the case was reported in January when the boys failed to return from…
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NORTH EAST SECURITY IMPROVES SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER OPERATION HADIN KAI, SAYS THEATRE COMMANDER
The security landscape in Nigeria’s North East is turning a corner! Lt.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, reports significant gains through coordinated military efforts and agency synergy. Since November last year, despite increased threats like armed drones and IEDs, Nigerian forces have neutralized 26 key terrorist commanders and cleared many insurgent camps.…
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MYANMAR MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS, NOTES RISING ELDERLY POPULATION
Myanmar prepares for aging society with pensions, tech-based care, and social support expansion. Myanmar commemorated the International Day of Older Persons in Nay Pyi Taw, highlighting advances in healthcare and rising life expectancy. The 2024 census estimates over 6.1 million people aged 60+, projected to double by 2050 to around 13 million. The government is…
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CHINA DONATES 1,000 FAMILY KITS TO SUPPORT FLOOD VICTIMS IN NIGERIA
Humanitarian solidarity strengthens as China aids Nigeria’s flood-affected communities. The Red Cross Society of China, via its embassy, donated 1,000 family kits to the Nigerian Red Cross to help recent flood victims. Chinese officials expressed condolences and reaffirmed commitment to humanitarian cooperation, while Nigerian Red Cross praised the support and ensured aid will reach the…
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NEDC DONATES RELIEF MATERIALS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN ADAMAWA
Timely support brings hope to displaced families in Lamurde LGA amid ongoing emergency response. The North East Development Commission (NEDC) provided essential aid including food, blankets, roofing sheets, and cement to flood victims in Lamurde, Adamawa. NEDC Coordinator Khalifa Lawan reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to disaster relief, while local leaders praised the transparent distribution and…
