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 Regular Sanitation Reduces Malaria, Other Diseases

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The Coordinator, National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa, Hajiya Aishatu Adamu says regular sanitation will reduce malaria and other related diseases to the nearest minimum.

Adamu stated this at the flag-off of the 2021 Sanitation Exercise, in Dutse on Saturday.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the exercise, themed “Clean Environment/Good Hygiene: Panacea for Good Health and Long Life”, was flagged off at Dutse Ultra Modern Market.

According to her, environmental sanitation has been recognized globally as one of the key requirements for the prevention of disease and their escalation to epidemic proportion.

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She pointed out that efforts must be stepped up to enlighten the general public, particularly rural dwellers.

The coordinator said that the public should be enlightened on the health risks of poor hygiene, with a particular focus on the prevention of contamination of food, water, and the entire environment.

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“To achieve this, every member of the community has to be mobilized for participation in this exercise, which will feature sensitization, disease surveillance, and reports of outbreaks.

“Indeed, the call to action will promote cooperation, and reduce indifferences and ignorance.

“A good example of this was seen in the robust response to COVID-19 pandemic, with awareness creation, vigilance, and community policing becoming everyone’s business.

“Therefore, we can no longer afford to be indifferent to anything that will be detrimental to public health and safety,” the coordinator said.

Adamu further stated that the exercise would also focus on regular environmental sanitation on a fortnight basis, clean food and water intake, proper disposal of human and animals waste, and protection of water and food from contamination.

“Also, as environmental protection and environmental sanitation become inseparable for a stable, healthy and sustainable ecosystem, the public will further be educated on the following.

“Decontamination of foods to due to exposure; disinfection of the environment (living rooms, toilets and public spaces including handling of toxic materials.

Also susceptible and risky habits; how best to handle bush burning; pollution and waste disposal, as well as tree planting to support health ecosystem,” Adamu added.

In a remark, the Chairman of the Union of Marketers in the market, Malam Nuhu Hussaini, commended the scheme for selecting the market for the exercise.

Hussaini said the gesture has relieved the association of the task to clear and evacuate heaps of waste generated during the Eid-el-Kabir activities.

Also commenting, the Chairman of Civil Society Forum in the state. Mr Musbahu Basirka commended the scheme for the gesture.

Basirka said the gesture would ensure clean and health environment.

“It will also ginger other self-help groups across the state to clean their respective communities,” Basirka said.

It was reported that the exercise, being done across the 27 local government areas of the state is coming after over 30 persons died and over 2,000 hospitalized as a result of  a cholera outbreak in the state.

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Breaking: Tinubu Orders Release of Minors Arrested Over Endbadgovernance Protest

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President Tinubu Orders release of all minors who participated in the Endbadgovernance protest .

 

The minister of information and national orientation Muhammad Idris stated this to state House correspondents.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents, on Monday.

The Minister was flanked by the Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy; Sunday Dare, Special Adviser on Public Communications and orientation.

Idris stated that the President has instructed the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, to begin the process of securing the minors’ release without delay.

“The President has directed that all minors be released on the and also reunited with their families anywhere they are in the country. A committee has been set up to look at the issues surrounding their arrest, detention and release. All the law enforcement agents related to the case will be investigated and anyone found wanting will be brought to book,” he said.

 

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76 Detained Children: Northwest Youth-Students Forum hails Senator Barau, AGF’s prompt intervention

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The Northwest Youth and Students Forum (NWYSF) has expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, for their prompt intervention in the detention of minors by the Nigeria Police Force, following the End Bad Governance Protest.

The forum in a statement signed by its National Chairman, Abubakar Isyaku Balan said the swift action by the leaders will brings hope to the affected families and demonstrates a commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable citizens nationwide.

He said “The giant move of the Deputy President of the Senate and the Attorney General of the Federal is no doubt a commendable one. We are proud of this and look forward to the release of the children courtesy of this movement.”

According to the statement, the NWYSF, as a forum comprising of talented youth and students, deemed it necessary to protectively initiate awareness programs that will enlighten the teeming youth on human rights and activism.

“We acknowledge that the minors actions were driven by ignorance and a lack of proper orientation, underscoring the need for civic education and sensitization in the Northwest region. Addressing the underlying issues that led to this situation is crucial, rather than simply punishing the minors. This approach will foster a more informed and empowered youth.

“Considering the economic situation in the North, we urge the Federal Government to show compassion and release the detained minors, taking into account their age and circumstances. We also call on the government to provide support for their rehabilitation and education.

“In partnership with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community leaders, NWYSF will develop sensitization initiatives focusing on empowering youths with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, promoting understanding and respect for human rights and teaching alternative dispute resolution methods.

“In view of the above, by working together, we can prevent similar incidents and foster a more informed, peaceful, and inclusive society,” the statement added.

 

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ICPC Arraigns Provost, Lecturer for Certificate Forgery in Sokoto

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Hauwau Gimbiya Mukhtar Abdulkarim, the serving Provost of the Federal College of Education (Technical) (FCET), Gusau, alongside Abdullahi Boyi, a lecturer with the Sokoto State College of Education (SSCE), on alleged certificate forgery.

The duo were arraigned on a six-count charge, registered as charge No. SS/213c/2024, before Hon. Justice Muhammad Aliyu Sambo at the Sokoto State High Court. ICPC accused the two defendants of forging an appointment letter and using it to apply for the position of Provost at the Federal College of Education (Technical) Gusau, Zamfara State.

The defendants were also accused of making false statements to ICPC officers during the investigation, which is an offence under Section 25(1)(a) and punishable under Section 25(ii)(b) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000. “Both defendants, however, pleaded ‘not guilty’ to all six charges when read to them by the Court’s Registrar,” the ICPC revealed in a statement.

Counsel for the defendants, Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu and Mr. M.S. Diri SAN, moved for bail applications on behalf of their clients. They requested the court to consider reasonable bail terms, citing the defendants’ “established positions and cooperation during the investigation.”

Counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Suleiman Ahmad, did not oppose the bail applications. Following the consideration of the applications, Hon. Justice Sambo granted bail under specific conditions designed to ensure the defendants’ continued presence throughout the trial proceedings.

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The bail conditions require each defendant to provide two sureties who are permanent residents of Sokoto State, with each surety signing a bond of one million naira (₦1,000,000). After granting bail, the ICPC prosecutor requested a date for the trial to commence, emphasizing the Commission’s preparedness to present witnesses and evidence in support of the charges.

Hon. Justice Sambo adjourned the matter to November 21, 2024, when the hearing is set to begin. The prosecution is expected to call witnesses and introduce material evidence to substantiate the allegations.

The ICPC press release was signed by Demola Bakare, Acting Director of Public Enlightenment and Education, and Spokesperson for the Commission.

 

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