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New Dawn for Healthcare in Nasarawa as FG Targets Infant and Maternal Survival
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has launched the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) in Nasarawa State, targeting high-risk communities across the state’s 13 local government areas.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The initiative is designed to combat maternal and child deaths by deploying a sector-wide strategy that addresses systemic gaps in healthcare delivery. MAMII will focus on expanding access to skilled birth attendants, increasing health facility usage, strengthening primary healthcare services, enhancing community engagement, and improving referral and transport systems.
Speaking in Lafia at the conclusion of a five-day Implementation Design Workshop on Sunday, Omoruyi Iyahen, Deputy Director at the SWAP Coordination Office in Abuja, said the project’s strategic framework aims to eliminate the critical delays that often lead to maternal deaths—particularly delays in seeking care and reaching health facilities.
Iyahen noted that MAMII, themed “Building Better Pathways for Survival Before, During and After Births,” is structured to provide comprehensive coverage for both mothers and newborns, ensuring quality healthcare at every stage.
He stressed that the plan was co-created with broad stakeholder participation, including officials from both the federal and state health ministries, local government representatives, health NGOs, community leaders, and healthcare providers from rural and urban areas.
“In line with the minister’s directive, we visited communities where these challenges are most pressing,” Iyahen explained. “We listened to the people—traditional rulers, religious leaders, women—and are now working to align solutions with the appropriate ministries. For example, where bad roads hinder healthcare access, we’ll be partnering with the Ministry of Works and Housing to address the issue.”
Also speaking, Dr Damina John, Permanent Secretary of the Nasarawa State Ministry of Health, expressed confidence in the initiative’s ability to significantly reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. He pledged full state support to ensure the success of the programme, particularly in underserved rural communities.
The Chief Medical Director of the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Dr Ikrama Hassan, hailed the launch as a milestone in Nigeria’s maternal health efforts. He urged women in the state to take advantage of the programme, which he described as “a major intervention by the federal government to reduce maternal deaths.”
In her remarks, Fatima Aziba, Health Secretary of Nassarawa LGA, emphasized the need for continuous capacity building for frontline health workers. She said consistent training and support—especially in rural settings—are critical for improving maternal care and outcomes.
Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded a historic breakthrough with the emergence of its first female pilot, Superintendent of Customs Nafisat Balogun, who recently earned a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The achievement was celebrated by the Nigeria Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a significant step in the agency’s drive to strengthen its aviation capacity for surveillance, logistics, and anti-smuggling operations.
At a ceremony attended by senior officers, the Managing Director of the Customs Technical Hangar Service, retired Comptroller of Customs Capt. Kuhi Mbaya, described the development as a landmark moment for the service.
He said Balogun’s transition from cabin crew to certified commercial pilot represents a major breakthrough for the Customs aviation unit and highlights the agency’s commitment to professional growth and inclusivity.
He added that the milestone reflects expanding opportunities within the Service as it continues to integrate air assets into its enforcement and border monitoring operations.
Balogun expressed gratitude for the support she received, noting that her journey required dedication and resilience, while pledging to apply her new skills in advancing the Customs mandate with professionalism and discipline.
The development has been widely described within the Service as an inspiration for greater female participation in technical and specialised roles.
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Osun 2026: APC Candidate Oyebamiji Pledges Inclusive Governance For Non-Indigenes, Interest Groups.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to ensure inclusive governance by integrating non-indigenes and various interest groups if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said his administration would operate a structured system that promotes participation and representation of all segments of society in governance.
The pledge was conveyed by a former lawmaker and ex-Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, after he represented the candidate at an engagement with members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area.
Oyintiloye said the plan is aimed at strengthening the link between government and grassroots communities, ensuring public policies reflect citizens’ real needs.
He added that all groups would be actively involved in both policy formulation and implementation to drive development in the state.
Oyebamiji also promised continued engagement with farmers, traders, artisans, and non-indigene communities as key stakeholders in governance.
Responding, leaders of the Arewa community commended past inclusion efforts and pledged support for the APC candidate ahead of the election.
Barely a year after its inauguration in Akwa Ibom State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been plunged into a deep factional crisis.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Multiple factions are now locked in a struggle for control of the party, leaving members uncertain about the legitimate leadership structure.
One faction is led by John Akpanudodehe, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), while another is headed by the embattled state chairman, Dick Duke.
Although the leader of a third faction could not be immediately confirmed, findings indicate that another group also exists within the party.
Sources further suggest that the Akpanudodehe-led faction is seeking to remove the current chairman through a recently held congress that has sparked controversy.
In response, Dick Duke convened a stakeholders’ meeting over the weekend, where he rejected the legitimacy of the said congress.
He said the party had formally written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to distance itself from the exercise, citing a subsisting court order.
According to him, his tenure as state chairman is still valid until May, and any congress conducted before then would be unlawful.
Duke added that the party would only proceed with proper congresses after the expiration of his tenure and the resolution of legal issues, in line with due process.
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