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“No More Silent Battles! Governors’ Wives Make Cancer Fight a National Priority”
The First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), a coalition of governors’ wives in Nigeria, has declared the fight against cancer a national mission—one that goes beyond healthcare, requiring strong political will, strategic collaborations, and active community involvement.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a powerful show of unity and purpose, the First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC), a coalition of Nigerian governors’ wives, have declared the fight against cancer a national mission, calling for coordinated action to expand access to early screening, improve post-treatment support, and influence healthcare policy nationwide.
The declaration was made in Lagos during an event marking Cancer Survivors Month, where FLAC empowered 10 cancer survivors and unveiled renewed efforts to change the narrative around cancer in Nigeria. The gathering, held in collaboration with Roche Nigeria and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), brought together key players from the health, advocacy, and development sectors. Highlights included a moving book launch and the induction of new members into the Friends of FLAC (FoFLAC) network.
Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Chairperson of FLAC and former First Lady of Kebbi State, emphasized that cancer control should be treated as a vital pillar of national development—not just a healthcare issue.
“FLAC has consistently positioned itself as a coalition of care, working across states to change the cancer story in Nigeria,” she said. “Cancer control is beyond a medical issue; it is a nation-building one. Our mission focuses on early detection, awareness, outreach, and survivor support.”
Dr. Bagudu underscored the coalition’s efforts as a symbol of resilience and solidarity, rooted in the belief that every life touched by cancer deserves care, compassion, and hope.
Also speaking at the event, Mrs. Olufunsho Amosun, former First Lady of Ogun State, urged her counterparts to use their influential platforms to shape public health policy and amplify early detection campaigns.
“As First Ladies, we are uniquely positioned to drive advocacy and systemic reform. The burden of cancer must not be carried by survivors and their families alone,” she said.
Adding a continental voice to the conversation, Mrs. Dorothy Nyong’o, First Lady of Kisumu County in Kenya and mother of Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o, emphasized the gendered nature of cancer’s impact and called for greater funding for screening and palliative care.
“More women are affected than men. When women suffer, families suffer. But when women thrive, societies thrive,” she stated, urging leaders to prioritize cancer control across Africa.
One of the most emotional moments of the event came from Ms. Tolulope Popoola, a cancer survivor who shared her story of diagnosis, treatment, and survival. Her testimony, marked by strength and vulnerability, highlighted the importance of emotional support and affordable care.
“Cancer tested every part of me—physically, emotionally, spiritually. But with the right support, I survived. I am living proof that cancer is not a death sentence,” she said.
The empowerment of 10 survivors by FLAC went beyond symbolic assistance; it marked the commissioning of new advocates—individuals who will now carry forward the message of awareness, prevention, and early intervention in their communities.
As the event concluded, FLAC reaffirmed its commitment to expanding outreach, deepening partnerships, and pushing for stronger institutional frameworks to support cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship across Nigeria.
A tragic multiple-vehicle crash in Bauchi State has left eleven people dead and several others injured in varying degrees of severity.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Brazil’s President has called on global powers to reconsider their strategies after saying they have failed to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at a summit of progressive leaders in Barcelona, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council to adopt a new approach and take stronger responsibility for maintaining global peace.
He also criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for his frequent social media posts directed at Iran.
“We cannot wake up every morning and go to bed every night with a tweet from a president threatening the world and declaring wars,” Lula said.
APC Fires Back at Adeleke Over ₦300bn LG Funds Allegation, Blames Governor for Salary Crisis....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims by Governor Ademola Adeleke that local government officials under the party diverted about ₦300 billion meant for workers’ salaries.
Adeleke had made the allegation during a stakeholders’ meeting, accusing APC-controlled council officials of hijacking funds and forcing the state government to shoulder salary payments for local government workers, teachers, health staff, and pensioners for over a year.
He insisted he would not abandon workers, blaming the situation for delays in executing some state projects.
But in a statement, APC’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, dismissed the claims, accusing the governor of misleading the public and shifting blame.
The party alleged that Adeleke was responsible for the salary issues, claiming he refused to release electronic payment vouchers and other financial documents needed for processing payments.
APC also said pension-related records, leave bonuses, cooperative deductions, and other financial data had not been made available despite repeated appeals, insisting that funds were properly accounted for and available for use if approved.
The party urged pensioners and workers to seek clarification, insisting the situation could be resolved if the governor allowed due process to take place.
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