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SDP mourns death of Arise TV News Anchor-Somtochukwu Maduagwu *Calls On FG to Prioritize Security of lives,property,well-being f citizens

By Our Correspondent Saddened by the shocking news of the loss of yet another promising Nigerian citizen, the Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party...

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Dangote: NLC places affiliates on full alert, says it’s right time for action.

By Our Correspondent The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed it’s affiliates to to be battle ready against Dangote group over the company’s stand on unionisation...

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Taraba youths tackle govt over stripping of Goje’s traditional titles

By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi A group under the aegis of the Taraba State Youths Advocate For Good Governance, has expressed profound disappointment at the recent actions taken...

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2,000 Nigerians die annually from rabies, says veterinarian

By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi An estimate of 1,000 to 2,000 Nigerians die annually from rabies with tens of thousands more dog-bite exposures recorded while children under 15...

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Lawyer turned Chief Priest supports Soludo’s war against fake native drs, celebrates newyam festival

By Our Correspondent An Ogidi, Idemili North local government area based legal practitioner/Chief Priest of Ogbuonyeukwu deity, Anambra state, Chief Patrick Agbata, (a.k.a.Akadike Ogidi), has expressed...

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ECOWAS, NOAN launch new initiative to tackle unemployment, food insecurity in Nigeria

By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi Economic Community of West African States Youth Employability Project, ECOWAS-YEP, in collaboration with the Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria, NOAN,...

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Bayelsa Deputy Governor Tasks CS-SUNN On Effective Workplan For Nutrition Awareness By David Owei, Yenagoa. A non-governmental organization, Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has been urged to develop an effective workplan for proper nutrition awareness campaign across communities in Bayelsa State. The state Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, gave the task on Thursday when the Bayelsa chapter of CS-SUNN paid a courtesy visit to his office in Government House, Yenagoa. The Deputy Governor, who lamented that the worrisome indices concerning nutrition in Bayelsa was largely based on data from the rural communities, called on the NGO to set up branches in the eight local government areas of the state. According to Senator Ewhrudjakpo, there is a compelling need to carry out behaviour change communication to break the vicious cycle of poor nutrition, using the local dialects in the various radio stations. He expressed concern over the growing preference for fast food, iced fish and beef by rural dwellers to the detriment of naturally rich sources of nutrition such as snails, periwinkle and other locally sourced food items, which are more beneficial to their overall health. On the issue of non-utilization of funds allocated to nutrition in the Bayelsa State annual budget, he assured the CS-SUNN delegation that government would address it appropriately to promote good nutrition in the state. His words: “Most of these data are as a result of what is happening in the rural areas. If you interrogate women in the rural areas, who have been convinced or persuaded by emotions or sentiments, not to eat snail or periwinkle. “They have been convinced that it is only when they eat beef or chicken or iced fish that they have become civilized. Because of such erroneous thinking, most of our people have launched ourselves into the fast food and confectionery, and the trend has gone down to the rural areas. “We need adequate behavior change communication to break the vicious cycle of poor nutrition; we have to break that vicious cycle. We need to do more in the area of communication. It is an issue we need to address; I agree we have not been doing too well in this area. “We need to drill down the need for advocacy. We must reel out that message using all the local dialects of the Ijaw language in Kolokuma, Epie-Atissa, Ogbia, and others to convey the message to our communities. “You have to develop a work plan for us get to our rural communities. It is also necessary to set up local government branches of the CS-SUNN.” Earlier In their joint presentation, the State Coordinator of CS-SUNN, Mrs Unity Ototo, the Project Lead, Mr. Ambrose Evhoesor, and the Senior Project Officer, Mr. Kunle Ishola, said the organization was concerned about the statistics of nutrition, especially among children in the state. They explained that the organization currently enjoys presence in 30 states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While applauding the State Government’s responsiveness to address the issue of poor nutrition through partnership with the CS-SUNN, the trio called on government to fully utilize the state’s budgetary allocation for nutrition. They also appealed for the approval of six-month maternity leave for nursing mothers to encourage exclusive breastfeeding of newborns.

By David Owei, Yenagoa. A non-governmental organization, Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has been urged to develop an effective workplan for proper nutrition awareness...

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Hurray !!! :NHIA celebrates first set of quadruplets under CEmONC

By Our Correspondent Celebration galore as Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri has congratulated the management and staff of the...

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FORCHI Demands 10% Budget Allocation for Child Rights

By George Mgbeleke Forum for Child Rights Promotion (FORCHI) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to urgently set aside at least ten percent of...

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FG, NUJ move to end discrimination against journalists with disability

By Abdul-Ganiyy Akanbi Federal Government has disclosed plans to partner with the media with a view to ensuring that no journalist suffers discrimination or mistreatment...

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SDP mourns death of Arise TV News Anchor-Somtochukwu Maduagwu *Calls On FG to Prioritize Security of lives,property,well-being f citizens

Dangote: NLC places affiliates on full alert, says it’s right time for action.

Taraba youths tackle govt over stripping of Goje’s traditional titles

2,000 Nigerians die annually from rabies, says veterinarian

Lawyer turned Chief Priest supports Soludo’s war against fake native drs, celebrates newyam festival

ECOWAS, NOAN launch new initiative to tackle unemployment, food insecurity in Nigeria

Hurray !!! :NHIA celebrates first set of quadruplets under CEmONC

FORCHI Demands 10% Budget Allocation for Child Rights

FG, NUJ move to end discrimination against journalists with disability

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