Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria The media has been identified as a critical catalyst in the global fight against stigmatization of people living with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), as stakeholders called for stronger advocacy, innovation, and inclusive financing strategies to accelerate elimination efforts in Africa. This formed part of recommendations and experience-sharing during a panel discussion titled “Equity, Innovation and Sports: Serving Communities for the Elimination of NTDs” at the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum on NTDs. REMAPSEN Forum: Stakeholders Identify Key Barriers to Eliminating NTDs in Africa The panel, moderated by veteran journalist Emefa Ama Atiamoah of the Multimedia Group, Ghana, featured…
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Khadijah Aliyu -Nigeria Stakeholders in the health sector have identified lack of awareness, inadequate resource mobilization, limited access to treatment, and stigmatization as major challenges confronting the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Africa. These issues were highlighted during a panel discussion titled “Status of NTDs in Africa: Data, Progress, Challenges and Opportunities” at the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum. Media Critical to Ending Discrimination Against People Living With NTDs-Experts Panelists at the session,stressed that poverty remains a critical driver of NTDs, noting that most affected populations live in remote and underserved areas lacking basic social and health facilities. According…
Khadijah Aliyu-Nigeria The African media network for the promotion of health and environment (REMAPSEN) has organized its 4th Media Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Cotonou, Benin Republic. The forum attracted participants from over 20 countries, alongside more than 100 virtual attendees across the African continent. Global Progress on NTDs at Risk as Funding Declines-WHO Expert In his welcome remarks, REMAPSEN President Mr. Youssouf Bamba highlighted the critical role of the media in tackling NTDs, noting that these diseases often lack media visibility. He emphasized that journalists are not merely observers but essential actors in the fight against NTDs.…
The Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) Programme convened high-level government officials, security agencies, programme partners, and civil society leaders in Abuja for its inaugural Annual Learning and Adaptation Event. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online, the event brought together key stakeholders to review evidence-based strategies for reducing violence, institutionalizing peace, and strengthening climate resilience across northern Nigeria. Rano: Stakeholders Unite to Ensure Peaceful Voter Registration SPRiNG is a four-year initiative (2024–2028) funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in partnership with Nextier SPD, the Centre…
The controversy generated in Nigeria over President Bola Tinubu’s brief stumble during his official visit to Türkiye has been dismissed as “silly” by Turkish officials, according to Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa. Dabiri-Erewa disclosed this on Wednesday while responding to a post on X by a user, Oguntoye Opeyemi (Equityoyo), who commented on media reactions to the incident. Minor Stumble, No Cause for Alarm:Tinubu’s Türkiye Trip Continues as Planned-Presidency “Exactly. On ground here in Ankara, their officials were shocked to learn that it was an issue in Nigerian media/blogs,” she wrote. According to her, one of…
Sani Dutsinma Hundreds of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State, led by Alhaji Lawali Dakingari, a prominent political figure from Suru Local Government Area. Governor Nasir Idris received Alhaji Dakingari and his large delegation at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, in an event that drew party leaders and representatives from all 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Defections Were Not Sudden,They Were Judicially Engineered- Aboki The gathering also included 2,208 delegates representing all polling units in Suru Local Government Area, highlighting the grassroots nature of the…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to bolstering security across the state to safeguard lives and property. The Governor made the remarks while inspecting 500 vigilantes and hunters who recently completed a rigorous refresher course and tactical combat skills training at a camp in Kalgo Local Government Area. Community Security Tops Agenda as Kebbi Trains 500 Vigilantes The initiative is aimed at complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies in addressing security challenges across Kebbi State. Governor Idris thanked Almighty Allah for the success of the programme, describing the training as a long-awaited step to…
Sani Dutsinma Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the payment of gratuity and death benefits to retired and deceased staff of the State Civil Service, contract staff, Local Government Councils, and Local Government Education Authorities. The approval was contained in a statement issued by the Head of Service, Malami Shekare, and signed by the Director of Administration, Rashidu Muhammad-Bala. Retired Civil Servant Donates N5M Gratuity to Build Mosque in Kano According to the statement, the payments will be executed in two phases. The first phase covers the period from March 16 to June 15, 2025, during which a…
The Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt, has generated ₦12.38 billion in revenue within its first six months of full operations, marking a strong start for the newly established Command. The revenue, collected between July and December 2025, was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Tangwa Emmanuel, on behalf of the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Usman Yahaya. According to the release, the Command recorded a total collection of ₦12,382,397,531.62 during the period under review, a performance described by Comptroller Yahaya as a…
The Central Naval Command has intensified strategic engagements with key maritime stakeholders and major oil exploration companies to enhance the security of Nigeria’s blue economy and support national crude oil production targets. The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Suleiman Ibrahim, led the engagements, which culminated in a broader stakeholders’ meeting held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Discussions centred on addressing security threats to critical maritime infrastructure and economic assets within the Command’s Area of Responsibility. A major highlight of the engagements was the collective commitment by the Nigerian Navy and industry partners to support the Federal…