March 21, 2025

CS-SUNN reaffirms commitment to strengthening nutrition policies in Yobe

By Ahmed Abba The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening nutrition policies in Yobe State following the successful conclusion of a three-day advocacy campaign. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the advocacy campaign, which ended on Friday in Damaturu, focused on the implementation of a six-month paid maternity leave and...

Don’t drag NNPC key staff Bala Wunti into politics – Yau-Darazo

By Ahmed Ahmed A prominent businessman and resident of Bauchi State, Alhaji Usman Ya’u -Darazo, has cautioned against dragging Mr. Bala Wunti, a key leader within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), into political controversies. Yau-Darazo gave the warning while briefing newsmen on a tournament to honor Wunti’s service, a 7-aside football tournament is set to take place in Bauchi...

CNG condemns NANS’ politically motivated attack on Shamsuddeen Mohammed

By Ahmed Ahmed The Coalition of Nigerian Students (CNG) has strongly condemned the recent statement issued by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) against Shamsuddeen Bala Mohammed, calling it misleading, politically motivated, and a deliberate misrepresentation of his remarks. The CNG’s Northeast Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Saleh Ibrahim Saleh made the condemnations at a news conference, on Thursday in Bauchi...

CISLAC trains NAWOJ Members on tobacco taxation in Bauchi

By Ahmed Ahmed The Civil Society for Legislation Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has strengthened the capacity of members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in Bauchi on tobacco taxation and gender mainstreaming to address health and economic challenges. The one-day training brought together 20 members of NAWOJ, representing various broadcast and print media organizations in the state. Speaking at...

Bauchi Emir pledges support for immunization financing

By Ahmed Ahmed The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji (Dr) Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, has pledged his support for immunization financing in Bauchi State. This commitment came during an advocacy visit from members of the Bauchi State Zero Dose Learning Hub Community of Practice (CoP), led by Hon Mohammed Usman, Chairman of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN). The Emir, accompanied by...