By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Two Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Alheri YS Foundation and Wunti Alkhair Foundation, have commemorated the 2026 World Hepatitis Day by providing free hepatitis screening and vaccination services to residents of Tihrum and Miri Communities in Bauchi Local Government Area. The outreach formed part of activities marking the global observance of World Hepatitis Day and was aimed at raising awareness about viral hepatitis, promoting early detection, expanding access to preventive healthcare, and supporting global efforts to eliminate the disease. The initiative particularly targeted underserved and vulnerable…
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J&J Eyes $5.5B (₦7.52trn) Settlement to Resolve Baby Powder Legal Battle
United States healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has agreed to a historic $5.5 billion settlement to resolve roughly 69,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc-based baby powder causes ovarian cancer. According to a Sooth News market analysis, this massive payout translates to approximately ₦7.52 trillion at Nigeria’s official Central Bank window, or a staggering ₦7.76 trillion on the parallel market. Headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the corporate giant hopes this multibillion-dollar truce will finally put a lid on a bitter, decade-long legal war mounting in U.S. courts. The proposed…
Bridging Healthcare Gaps: Bauchi Central Rotarians Drive Maternal and Child Health Outreach
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a targeted effort to curb preventable maternal and infant mortality, the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central has distributed 100 essential birthing kits to expectant mothers at the Yelwa Primary Healthcare Center ecosystem. The strategic intervention aligns with Rotary International’s core focus on Maternal and Child Health, directly addressing critical healthcare gaps faced by pregnant women in underserved communities across Bauchi State. Speaking at the outreach, President of the Rotary Club of Bauchi Central, Rtn. Comfort Attah, highlighted that while medical supplies are vital, sustained health…
ADF, SCIDaR, Bauchi Government Celebrate CRoWN Community Ambassadors
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Bala Mohammed, has celebrated women serving as Community Reorientation Women Network (CRoWN) Ambassadors for their outstanding contributions to improving maternal and child health, nutrition, and community development across selected Local Government Areas of the state. The CRoWN initiative, implemented by the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) in partnership with the Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR) and the Bauchi State Government, has trained and empowered women volunteers to serve as trusted community ambassadors, promoting access to essential health…
Senator Buba, Hon. Shehu Roll Out Free Medical Outreach in Bauchi Community
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar No fewer than 700 vulnerable residents of Bununu community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have benefited from a two-day free medical outreach aimed at reducing the burden of out-of-pocket healthcare expenses among low-income families. The outreach was organised by the Community Advancement and Development (CAD) Foundation, a civil society organisation, and facilitated by the Senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District, Shehu Buba Umar, and supported by the former national assembly member, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa , as part of efforts to improve…
J4PD Partners CHAMPS to Promote Research-Driven Advocacy for Child Survival in Bauchi
By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Media-based Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), is set to partner with the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) project at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, to strengthen evidence-based reporting on child health and mortality and promote the use of research findings in public health advocacy. The partnership is aimed at equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills required to report accurately on child health issues, interpret scientific and medical research findings, and…
Pivot from Job Seekers to Wealth Creators, Gov Eno Urges Corpers
In an era where corporate vacancies are shrinking globally, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has delivered a refreshing and realistic blueprint for graduate self-reliance. Speaking at the 2026 NYSC Corps Employers’ Workshop in Uyo through the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr. Ekerette Ekanem, the Governor challenged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to pivot from job seekers to wealth creators. The Power of Self-Reliance:Governor Eno did not mince words about Nigeria’s current economic climate, noting that a booming population competing for limited corporate slots makes self-employment the most…
World PR Day: How Strategic PR Secures National Progress — Lagos NIPR Chair, Samuel Ayetutu
In commemoration of World Public Relations Day 2026, the Chairman of the NIPR Lagos State Chapter, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, has congratulated PR practitioners across Nigeria, with special recognition to members of the Lagos Chapter. He urged professionals to champion strategic communication as a vital catalyst for nation-building, peaceful coexistence, and sustainable development. In a statement released on Thursday by the NIPR Lagos Chapter Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguchukwu Okeke, the Chapter Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ayetutu, described this year’s theme, “The Golden Age of Strategic PR,” as both timely and instructive.…
BASHCMA Charts New Course for Sustainable Health Financing in Bauchi
By: Bashir Hassan The Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA) has unveiled its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan alongside the 2026 Customer Satisfaction Survey Report, describing the twin documents as critical tools for expanding health insurance coverage and accelerating the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state. Speaking during the dissemination ceremony in Bauchi, the Executive Secretary of BASHCMA, Alhaji Ibrahim Inuwa, said the five-year strategic plan provides a clear roadmap for the agency’s vision, strategic priorities, measurable objectives and implementation framework. According to him, the document is designed…
900 Venomous Snakes Escape After Devastating China Floods
A real-life horror story is unfolding in southern China. According to a CNN report on Friday, around 900 snakes—including many venomous species—are on the loose after Typhoon Maysak triggered catastrophic flooding. State media reports that the devastating severe weather has already claimed at least 39 lives. A recent CNN report detailed the terrifying crisis unfolding in southern China: “It sounds like the script of a low-budget horror movie – a community besieged by hundreds of snakes. But in Hengzhou, a southern Chinese city of some one million residents, floodwaters have…