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Bauchi LGAs Pledge N10m Each to Tackle Child Malnutrition

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Local Government Chairmen in Bauchi State have pledged to contribute N10 million each to a Child Nutrition Fund and to recruit at least 20 health service volunteers per LGA to boost results for children’s health in the state. The resolution was contained in a communique issued at the end of a two-day advocacy meeting on Investing in Results for Children, held from October 12 to 13, 2026 at Crispan Suite and Event Centre, Jos. The meeting was organized by the Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Economic…

Milestone for Bauchi Youths as Govt, UNFPA Validate Comprehensive Youth Policy

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar Bauchi State has recorded a major breakthrough in youth development as the State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), successfully reviewed and validated the draft Bauchi State Youth Policy. The validated policy, described as a significant milestone, now provides a definitive, inclusive and sustainable framework for all youth-related interventions and programming in the state. Aligned with the Bauchi State Development Plan and UNFPA’s 2026–2029 Strategic…

​NAPTIP Rescues 25 Bauchi Indigenes Trafficked to North Africa

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​By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar ​The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has rescued 25 Bauchi State indigenes trafficked to North African countries, including Libya and Morocco, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Bauchi State Coordinator Alhaji Atiku Kalli disclosed this on Monday during a two-day review workshop for the state’s Youth Policy Development framework, organized by the SDGs office and supported by the UNFPA. Kalli lamented that the majority of victims were youths lured abroad by misleading prospects, urging young people instead to…

53,843 Rehabilitated: Marwa Demands Funds for Women, Children to Break Drug-Mental Illness Loop

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The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned of a vicious, reinforcing cycle between substance abuse and psychological distress, stating that “drug use and mental illness feed each other.” Calling for a paradigm shift in how the nation tackles addiction, Marwa cautioned: “If we only arrest the symptoms, we will keep missing the cause.” The NDLEA boss made the remarks on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while presiding as Chairman of the 5th edition of The Conversation…

At UN, NDLEA Showcases Nigeria’s ₦2.5T Drug War Success; Demands Global Intelligence, Collaboration and Action on Illicit Finance

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In a bold presentation at the ongoing 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has spotlighted Nigeria’s overhauled drug control architecture as a definitive blueprint for institutional transformation and adaptive threat management. The landmark submission forms part of Nigeria’s national presentation delivered under the UN assembly’s guiding theme: “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations that Delivers for All.” According to an official statement released by the NDLEA Director of Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the strategic address…

Eye care must go beyond blindness prevention, advocate says

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By: Prosper Okoye Efforts to prevent vision loss must be matched by greater support for people already living with visual impairment, including access to healthcare, employment and education, a Nigerian health advocate said. Dr. Kiema Ogunlana, programme director of Daisy Oak Foundation, made the call during a World Sight Day outreach in Ruga community along Airport Road in Abuja, where underserved residents received free eye examinations and other healthcare services. “While we are investing in preventing vision loss, there should also be investment in those who are already visually impaired…

Bauchi CSOs Join Forces with Alheri-YS Foundation to Drive Hope and Action on World Breast Cancer Day

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a powerful demonstration of collective advocacy, the Alheri-YS Foundation, in collaboration with the Bauchi State Government and a coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs), led a vibrant 5km awareness walk and medical outreach across Bauchi metropolis to mark the 2026 World Breast Cancer Month Moving through key arterial routes from Destination Hotel to Government House, the campaign brought together key public health stakeholders to advocate for early detection, reduce community stigma, and champion accessible healthcare for women across the state. Guided by the international theme…

UNFPA, Partners Train 20 Journalists for Accurate Public Health Reporting in Bauchi

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar To improve the accuracy and depth of public health reporting, twenty journalists from print, electronic, and online media platforms recently completed an intensive two-day training in Bauchi State. Organized by the Bauchi State Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination in partnership with the UNFPA and Journalists for Public Health (J4PD), the workshop aimed to equip media practitioners with the skills needed to effectively cover the UNFPA’s 9th Country Programme. Facilitators from UNFPA offices across Abuja, Kaduna, Kano, and Bauchi led technical sessions focusing on…

NDLEA Nationwide Sweep: 83-Year-Old Ex-Convict Grandma, South African Lady Nabbed; Rifles Recovered

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In a normal societal setting, an 83-year-old grandmother would be enjoying a quiet retirement life; alas, the reverse is the case for Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday, an octogenarian who has been re-arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with fresh consignments of Methamphetamine and “Colorado” (synthetic cannabis) concealed around her waist—barely a year after her previous arrest, prosecution, and conviction for the exact same offense. In an official statement released on Sunday, October 11, 2026, the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, confirmed that…

Stigma to Support: Psychiatrist Demands End to Mental Health Abuse, Urges Policy Enforcement

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar ​To mark World Mental Health Day, Dr. Yakub Fauwaz Farouq, Senior Registrar in Psychiatry at Abubakar Tabawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) Bauchi, called on Nigerians to stop using derogatory labels like “mad” when referring to persons living with mental health conditions. Speaking at an event organized by PLAN International and the Bauchi State Government with funding from Global Affairs Canada, he stressed that mental illnesses—such as depression and anxiety—are common, treatable medical disorders that require empathy, financial support, and timely medical care rather than societal…