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Cervical Cancer: FG, UNICEF Flag Off Vaccination Of 48,000 Girls In Bauchi State

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2 years ago

October 26, 2023

The National HealthCare Development Agency in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi Field Office, have flagged off the vaccination of 48,000 girls against cervical cancer in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi state.

Speaking during the exercise on Thursday, Mrs Aishatu Labaran, UNICEF’s Toro Local Government Facilitator, said that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination was for girls within the age of nine to 14 years, adding that the exercise would be conducted for three weeks.

According to her, UNICEF had sensitised the religious, traditional leaders, teachers and more than 100 schools in the area on the importance of the vaccine and the dangers of cervical cancer, hence, the high level of acceptance of the vaccination.

“The acceptance of the vaccine is a bit high unlike that of polio. There is less rumour and less non compliance in this HPV vaccination,” she said.

Labaran, who said that the vaccination would be introduced into the routine immunisation, called on the local government authorities in the state to emphasize on community engagement as this would enhance creation of awareness.

Also speaking, Mr Malami Danjuma, Health Education Officer, Toro LGA, said that in the first two days of the HPV vaccination campaign, over 13,000 girls had been vaccinated so far across the LGA.

He attributed the turnout to the vigorous campaigns embarked upon by members of the LGA Volunteer Community Mobilizers (VCM), mama2mama and others involved in the pre-rollout activities.

The LGA Health Educator said that the importance of the vaccination in the prevention of cervical cancer among women of reproductive age could not be overemphasised.

He lauded UNICEF and other donor agencies for the vaccine and other logistics support for the success of the campaign.

In her remarks, The Director, Primary Healthcare, Toro LGA, Mrs Rahmatu Ishiaku, appreciated the federal government, UNICEF and other donor agencies for making the ‘life saving’ exercise a reality.

“People are happy to receive the vaccine and in fact, they are even demanding for it and if it doesn’t reach them, they are coming out to where the vaccination is taking place”. She said.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.