8 h. ago Nasarawa’s war on Measles: Governor Sule leads statewide drive to save 1.3 million children

…avoid vaccinating children who are seriously ill at the time of the campaign- Expert From Abel Leonard, Lafia In a move to safeguard the health of children across Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has officially flagged off the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign at Akwanga Local Government Area, marking the beginning of a comprehensive state-wide immunisation […] The post Nasarawa’s war on Measles: Governor Sule leads statewide drive to save 1.3 million children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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24 h. ago Ebonyi begins payment of 29 years gratuity to retired LG workers

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki Ebonyi State has commenced payment of gratuity to over 4,000 retired local government workers across the 13 Local Government Areas in the state. The government commenced the payment at the executive chambers, old government house, Abakaliki the state capital. Executive Secretary of Local Government Staff Pension Board in the state, Emeka […] The post Ebonyi begins payment of 29 years gratuity to retired LG workers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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26 h. ago 100m Children To Get Measles, Polio, HPV Jabs — Federal Government

The Federal Government, on Monday, launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off […]

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27 h. ago CAN Seeks Nationwide Support For Measles, Rubella Vaccination Campaign

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has appealed to churches, parents and communities across the country to back the federal government’s ongoing measles-rubella vaccination campaign. President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, hailed the initiative as a bold and transformative effort to protect Nigerian children from preventable diseases. Okoh, during the flag-off ceremony of the Nationwide […]

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38 h. ago Yobe SPHCB, UNICEF Engage Media Practitioners On Integrated Measles Rubella, Polio, Others Campaign

The Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, with the support from UNICEF has successfully engaged media practitioners ahead of the integrated measles rubella, polio, malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) campaign scheduled for Oct. 18 to Oct. 23 across the state. The engagement which has participants from across various media including public […]

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3 d. ago 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles

From Abel Leonard, Lafia   No fewer than 1.9 million children are to be immunized against measles, rubella, and polio in Nasarawa State, as UNICEF, in collaboration with the government and partners, flagged off preparations for the Integrated Polio-Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign.   The one-day media dialogue held on Friday, October 3, 2025, at De […] The post 1.9m children targeted in Nasarawa as UNICEF, partners flag off Measles-Rubella, Polio Vaccination Campaign appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination

Tribune Online Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHCDA) said that it has intensifying Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) for the next round Mesealse-Rubella (MR) vaccination exercise. The agency’s spokesperson, Mr Ya’u Muhammad, said in a statement in Dutse, on Wednesday that the effort was part of preparations for the 10-day state-wide exercise scheduled for […] Jigawa health agency upscales campaign for measles rubella vaccination Tribune Online

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5 d. ago 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has expressed optimism that Nigeria is on the path of socioeconomic growth and development as a fallout of recent reforms initiated by the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Executive Secretary of the NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, in a statement by the NCPC spokesman, Celestine Toruka, urged […] The post 65th Independence: Nigeria will never know better yesterday — NCPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago ATAF endorses Nigeria’s tax reforms, FIRS pushes Africa’s global role

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s tax reforms which culminated in the new tax laws, describing them as necessary for economic growth and development. The recently-inaugurated Executive Secretary of the continental body, Ms Mary Baine, made the support known during a visit to the chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service […] The post ATAF endorses Nigeria’s tax reforms, FIRS pushes Africa’s global role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod

Tribune Online Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod •.Africa must be on the table in global agenda —FIRS chairman The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s tax reforms which culminated in the new tax laws, describing them as necessary for economic growth and development. The recently-inaugurated Executive Secretary of the continental body, Ms Mary Baine, made the support […] Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod Tribune Online

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7 d. ago UNICEF targets 7.8m Kano children for Measles – Rubella vaccines

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano A total of 7.8 million children in Kano State are expected to receive Measles-Rubella vaccines, according to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) The Fund’s field officer in Kano, Rahama Farah, who disclosed  this yesterday, during a media dialogue on the Integrated Measles-Rubella Polio Vaccination Campaign, said the children […] The post UNICEF targets 7.8m Kano children for Measles – Rubella vaccines appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Oil Workers’ Strike: Nationwide Blackout Looms As GenCos Get Notice Of Gas Supply Cut

A nationwide blackout is looming as the power generating companies (GenCos) said they may be forced to shut down their thermal power plants following strike directives from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The executive secretary of the Association of Power Generating Companies, Dr. Joy Ogaji, confirmed the development in […]

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1 week ago NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign

Tribune Online NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has called for effective media coverage in the forthcoming Measles Rubella (MR) Integrated Vaccination Campaign in NPHCDA seeks effective coverage on measles vaccination campaign Tribune Online

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1 week ago Council Debunks Speculations On Revised Education Curriculum

The Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC) has debunked speculations and misinformation surrounding the newly revised Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum (SSEC), stressing that only authentic information issued by the council should be relied upon. In a notice signed by its executive secretary, Prof. Salisu Shehu, the council explained that […]

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1 week ago Caritas Nigeria Partners Federal Government, Others To Combat HIV, TB

Caritas Nigeria, the humanitarian arm of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, said it has partnered with the Federal Government and the United States Centres for Disease Control (CDC) to provide HIV and Tuberculosis treatments, alongside counselling services to over 37,000 Nigerians. The Executive Secretary of Caritas Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Peter Babangida Audu, made this known […]

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1 week ago Expedite Action On Civilian Harm Mitigation Policy, Rights Commission Tells Government

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the federal government to expedite action to ratify the Draft Policy on Protection of Civilians and Civilian Harm Mitigation. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr. Tony Ojukwu who made this call during the ongoing Mid-term review meeting of the project on “Protection of Forcibly Displaced Persons […]

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2 w. ago Investment in renewable energy increased tenfold in ten years — UN Official 

Tribune Online Investment in renewable energy increased tenfold in ten years — UN Official  United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has said clean energy investment has grown tenfold since the Paris Agreement Investment in renewable energy increased tenfold in ten years — UN Official  Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident

Tribune Online UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident The Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Aisha Garba, has expressed deep shock over the news of the unfortunate fire incident that occurred at LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, UBEC boss condoles with Benue over Ukum school fire incident Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary

Tribune Online Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary Measles isn’t just about the rash, runny nose and fever; it’s the long-term impact that often goes unnoticed. It infects the respiratory tract and then spreads throughout the body, causing a range of symptoms, including a high fever, cough, runny nose, and rash. While many focus on the case of deaths, the potential for disability […] Rubella, like measles, is deadly and spreads quickly, but vaccination is key—Dr Olatunji, OYOPHCB Executive Secretary Tribune Online

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