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UNICEF Urges women To Shun Home Child Delivery

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged women to shun giving birth to children at home so as to enhance their chances of survival during and after delivery.

Mr Oluseyi Olosunde, UNICEF’s Health Officer, Bauchi Field Office, made the call on Wednesday in Gombe state while presenting a paper titled the Optics of Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) in a media dialogue to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD).

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According to him, it was high time women were empowered to improve maternal, child health and reduce maternal and child mortality rate.

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Olosunde explained that in some Northern states, six out of 10 delivery takes place at home while in others 8 out of 10 delivery takes place at home, exposing such children to risks of child mortality with absence of qualified health practitioners and facilities.

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“The more we empower women, the better results we’ll get in health as it would reduce both maternal and child mortality and other health issues.

“Child delivery at home poses serious danger to the mother and the baby in case of any breach during labour as the home lacks the necessary equipment to detect the problem with a view to tackling it,” he said.

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He also advocated for proper education of women by stakeholders on health related matters right from conception till the point of delivery, most especially in the rural areas where there were more child mortality rates.

The UNICEF Health Officer added that when a woman is educated, the chance that her child would survive is higher than the one who is not

He called on all health stakeholders including journalists to help build women’s capacity every now and then by telling them about dangers in pregnancy, how to manage their breast while breastfeeding, among others.

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The Media Dialogue drew media practitioners from the Bauchi UNICEF Field Office Comprising of Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau states.

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“May May The South Of Former President Bola…,” Uzodinma Trends After Public Gaffe 

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The Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma is currently trending on Social Media over a gaffe he made while eulogizing late Ex-President, Muhammadu Buhari.

It was learned that Uzodinma, while speaking at the Constitution Review Zonal Public Hearings in Owerri Center for Imo and Abia State on Saturday, made the error during a prayer for late Buhari.

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The Governor said;” May the Soul of Former President Bola (pauses)…..Former President Muhammadu Buhari  and the souls of all the departed through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace”

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Ex-Lagos Governor Fashola Gets International Appointment

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Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria (RTSL Nigeria), an international public health organization.

The appointment was announced on Friday by RTSL Nigeria, a health-focused body working to prevent cardiovascular diseases and epidemics.

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The group, which opened an office in Abuja in 2022, partners with governments and communities to tackle some of the world’s deadliest health threats.

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Reacting to the appointment, Dr. Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Fashola to the RTSL Nigeria Board of Directors. He has demonstrated a commitment to improving lives and livelihoods in Nigeria through more than two decades of public service.”

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Fashola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), previously served as Minister of Power, Works and Housing under President Muhammadu Buhari. He was also the Chief of Staff in Lagos State before becoming governor from 2007 to 2015.

During his tenure, Fashola was instrumental in managing Nigeria’s response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, earning him international recognition, including the Stephen J. Solarz Award from the International Crisis Group.

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In his acceptance remarks, Fashola said he was honoured to join the board and pledged to support the organization’s mission.

I look forward to helping continue the progress in stopping preventable deaths from cardiovascular diseases and infectious disease outbreaks,” he said.

Ibrahim Abubakar, a fellow board member and Dean at the University College London Faculty of Population Health Sciences, described Fashola’s inclusion as a valuable asset, citing his governance experience and leadership during health crises.

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ICRC Warns Of Rising Malnutrition As North-East Faces Food Shortages

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As food insecurity deepens across North-East Nigeria, farmers in conflict-affected areas are battling hunger, displacement, and limited access to land—all while striving to feed their families and communities.

This is according to a press statement by the International Committee of the Red Cross, which was obtained on Monday.
The ICRC also said more than 3.7 million people in the region are currently facing food insecurity. Many of them are farmers who have lost access to their farmlands due to persistent violence and displacement.

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Speaking, according to the statement, Modu Umar, a community leader in Dikwa, said, “Right now, we face severe food shortages. Some families are forced to walk long distances every day to collect firewood just to sell and buy food. Farming is the only solution to hunger.”

Also, a 70-year-old farmer, Churi Ibrahim from Gajibo, noted that insecurity has drastically limited movement in rural areas, with many farmers trekking for hours to access their fields under the threat of attack.

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Some people trek three hours to reach their farms. By the time you reach your farm, you’re already exhausted, and when you return home, it’s late. For a large family like mine, sometimes, we don’t even get one meal a day,” Gajibo said.

Despite the danger and fatigue, many continue farming out of sheer necessity. “Even when you’re afraid, you have to go. If you don’t farm during the rainy season, you’ll have nothing to eat,” said Bintu Konto, a mother of five.

As the lean season begins—a time when food stocks run low and prices rise—households are under growing pressure. “This is when households must start purchasing food, but many conflict-affected families can’t afford much. They’re forced to drastically limit their intake,” Head of the ICRC Office in Maiduguri, Diana Japaridze, said.

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The statement also said, ”The food crisis is also fuelling rising levels of malnutrition, particularly among children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women. In response, the ICRC is supporting malnutrition stabilisation centres and conducting community education to help families care for vulnerable children.

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To build resilience and support long-term recovery, the ICRC has launched an agricultural assistance programme targeting both rainy and dry seasons. This year alone, over 21,000 farming households have received seeds tailored to local conditions, along with planting tools designed to reduce labour and increase efficiency.

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”The support includes staple crops like rice and maize as well as vegetables such as tomato and okra, helping to improve dietary diversity and nutrition. Farmers are also receiving training in sustainable agricultural practices to help them maintain production beyond the lifespan of ICRC’s support.

”At the national level, the ICRC has partnered with the National Agricultural Seed Council (NASC) to complete repairs on a vital water source. This facility now ensures uninterrupted water supply for NASC’s seed testing and greenhouse operations, a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s broader agricultural system.

“Still, the lean season remains a painful period for many farmers who simply cannot grow enough to meet their families’ needs.

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“For many of us, it’s not just about farming—it’s about survival,” said Churi Ibrahim. “When you can’t feed your children, every day becomes a struggle.”

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