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Jigawa Government Allocates ₦250 Million to Tackle Child Malnutrition

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The Jigawa State Government has allocated ₦250 million to purchase ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the rising malnutrition crisis among children in rural communities.

Dr. Sambo Shehu, the Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, highlighted the dire situation during a meeting with agency staff.

Describing the crisis as life-threatening, he stressed the urgent need for swift and effective measures to protect the lives of vulnerable children struggling with malnutrition.

As part of the agency’s strategic priorities for 2025, Dr. Shehu outlined plans to strengthen routine immunizations, improve antenatal and delivery services, and intensify efforts to address malnutrition across the state.

These initiatives aim to enhance healthcare delivery, especially for mothers and children.

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In addition to addressing malnutrition, the agency handed over a newly built and fully furnished two-bedroom staff house to the Abaya Primary Healthcare Center in Dutse Local Government Area.


 

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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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