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World Polio Day: Rotary Club Sensitises Bauchi Residents On Routine Immunisation

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3 years ago

October 25, 2022

The Rotary Club International, Bauchi Central, has embarked on massive sensitisation of Bauchi residents on polio routine immunisation to mark the 2022 World Polio Day.

Speaking during the sensitisation in Bauchi on Monday, Mr Chukwunonso Nwobi, said the sensitisation was to also make the people of the state embrace the vaccination against the dreaded disease.

“The fight against polio is a continuous one. We have been certified polio free but we need to care for polio survivors and we also need to create awareness that people should accept the polio vaccine.

“There are some norms and customs that kick against the vaccines but we are coming out to create awareness that these vaccines are safe.

The condition we are seeing the polio survivors today is something that we can prevent. It’s something that we can avert,” he said.

Nwobi called on the members of the public to also join the club because, saying “humanitarian service is what carry out”.

The president also encouraged every knowledgeable individual to spread the message that the fight against polio is a continuous one.

“Polio is at zero and should remain at zero,” said Nwobi.

Also speaking, Mr Pam Dauda, the state Polio Representative, Rotary Club International, Bauchi Central, said despite the fact that there is non-compliance to vaccines in some places, all hands must be on the deck to overcome the challenge.

He pleaded with the state Ministry of Health to continue priotising immunisation which he said was the most important measure to keep the children safe at all situations.

“It is our desire to stop polio and continue with our routine immunisation which will definitely take care of our children and our economy, our state are going to be better off.

He lauded the Commissioner for Health for his continuous support and collaboration with Rotary club in the state on health related issues.

In his address, the state Commissioner for Health, Mr Sabiu Gwalabe, said that the state has been achieving the 95% bench mark in all conducted supplementary immunisation

According to him, these are very important indicators in maintaining Polio Free status.

He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to continue working with all partners in the space of Global Polio Eradication Initiative to ensure that every child is vaccinated.

Abdullahi Adamu who spoke on behalf of all, stressed the need for government to apply stringent measures in ensuring that parents present their children for polio immunisation through sustainable education and sensitisation.

“We are not happy seeing ourselves the way we are due to negligence. Everything possible must be done to save future generations from being affected by the polio virus,” he said.

The World Polio Day is marked annually on October 24, providing an opportunity to highlight global efforts toward a polio-free world, and to honour the unwavering commitment of those on the frontlines of the fight to eradicate polio.

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My 16-yr-old Marriage Is Void Of Love, I Want Divorce, Woman Tells Court

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8 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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My wife deserted me, My husband has failed to satisfy me s3xually I will grant my wife divorce

An Area Court in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, dissolved the 16-year-old marriage between a couple, Hussaina Abdullahi and Saidu Ali.

Delivering judgment, the judge, Lawal Suleiman granted the prayer of Abdullahi for divorce.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),the judge gave custody of their children to Hussaina and ordered Ali to send N 30,000 monthly through the court for the upkeep of the two children.

The judge also ordered Ali to pay the children’s school fees.

Earlier, before the divorce was granted, the petitioner told the court that she got married to Saidu in 2008.

”Our marriage lacks peace and love. I no longer love Saidu and can no longer live with him as his wife.

”I am ready to refund the N40,000 dowry he paid for my hand in marriage”, she said.

She prayed for custody of their two children.

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‘My Wife Sapped Me, I Want Our Childless 26-yr-old Marriage Dissolved’— Clergy

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8 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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A clergyman, Adegoke, has approached Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, seeking that it end the 26-year-old marriage between him and his wife, Adetoun on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.

Adegoke stated that no peaceful coexistence dwelt between him and his wife who is childless because she was aggressive and violent.

The plaintiff gave instances of when the defendant once slapped and bit him, and at another time hit him on the head with a scissors.

The plaintiff added that the defendant never ceased to rain curses on him.

Adegoke earnestly pleaded for divorce.

He also requested an order restraining his wife from threatening and interfering with his private life.

Adetoun refused to come to court despite being served court summonses.

Adegoke, in his testimony, said, “My wife and I got married in 1999 under the native laws and customs.

“Our union was blessed in the church two days after this, and we held a reception party.

“We have the marriage certificate given to us by the church in our possession, but unfortunately, all the pictures we took on both days got missing.

“We bore no child in our 26-year-old marriage.

“Our marriage lacks peace and rest because my wife is aggressive and difficult to live with.

“She gets angry easily and misbehaves when in this state.

“While other women bless their husband, my wife rains curses on me on a daily basis.

“Her curses, no doubt, have brought a setback in my life.

“Adetoun refused to give me the honour due to me in our home.

“She fights me on a regular basis.

“She once slapped me during one of our fights.

“To my chagrin, she showed no sign of remorse after this.

“I narrowly escaped being injured when she hit me on the head with a scissors during a heated argument.

“We had just finished Bible study one faithful day, and an argument erupted between us, which ended in a fight.

“Adetoun, before I knew it went for my hand and dug her teeth into it.

“I was in anguish for days.

“The scar it left on my hand tells the story.

“My lord, there is obviously no future in my marriage to my wife, especially that she is barren.

“I humbly plead that the court declares that we are no longer husband and wife.

“I also request an order restraining her from threatening and interfering with my private life.”

The court president, Mrs S.M Akintayo, after she had heard the plaintiff adjourned the case for judgment.
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‘I Caught My Wife Walking Hand In Hand With Her Lover’

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9 hours ago

November 22, 2025

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…She told me they were divorced 15 years ago — Lover

A Soldier of Kabwe, Zambia, has been awarded K18,000 as compensation after the local court upheld his adultery claim against a man he found holding hands with his wife one night in Kapiri Mposhi.

Michael Bwalya, a resident of C Gate in Kabwe, narrated before Senior Local Court magistrate, Elias Kasonde, at Kabwe One Local Court how he caught Maybin Myula with his wife, Rose Bwalya, in a compromising situation.

According to Zambia Observer, Michael told the court that he was first alerted by his eldest daughter, who informed him that his wife had a “husband” in Kapiri Mposhi.

Michael then travelled to Kapiri Mposhi with two companions, Sylvia Phiri and Humphrey Kayambe, to confirm the claims.

He said that after arriving around 20:00 hours, he was stunned to find his wife walking hand in hand with Maybin.

“The moment they saw me, he released her hand. I was so upset, but I kept calm,” he told the court.

Michael said he followed the pair to Maybin’s house, where Maybin allegedly told him that Rose had claimed to be divorced for the past 15 years.

“I told them they should consider themselves married. I was so furious I almost killed him, but I restrained myself,” he said.

In his defense, Maybin denied committing adultery, claiming he was only escorting Rose to buy medicine.

However, the magistrate, Kasonde found Maybin guilty and ordered him to compensate Michael K18,000, to be paid in monthly installments of K1,000.